Location Cambridge, UK / Hybrid

Department Technology and Product

Job Title Head of Technology and Product

Salary £90k£120k per annum

Were looking for a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking technology leader to join the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) as Head of Technology and Product.

This senior leadership role will shape the future of CCDCs scientific software, digital platforms, and technical infrastructure. As a member of the Executive Team, youll lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused products that drive scientific discovery worldwide.

Why join us?

The CCDC is a not-for-profit and registered charity with a global reputation in structural science. Based in Cambridge, we combine scientific excellence with real-world impact, supporting researchers in academia and industry worldwide.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working model and a supportive, inclusive culture. This is a rare opportunity to lead technology at a globally respected organisation, delivering tools that underpin drug discovery, materials innovation, and fundamental science.

What Youll Be Doing

As a core member of the Executive Team, you will lead the strategic delivery of CCDCs scientific software and digital infrastructure, ensuring alignment with our mission and community impact. You will maintain full oversight of the operational budget and technical lifecycle, ensuring our products and platforms are secure, compliant with regulatory frameworks and positioned for futureinnovation.

Main Responsibilities Will Be Include

• Defining and delivering technology and product strategies for scientific software, digital platforms and infrastructure that support CCDCs mission.
• Leading and developing a high-performing teams spanning software development and engineering, IT/systems, product management, and support.
• Championing best practices in architecture, platform design, and cloud-native delivery.
• Overseeing infrastructure, security, and data platforms to support future growth and AI innovation.
• Collaborating across science, commercial, and data teams to align on delivery and impact.

What Were Looking For

• Proven leadership of large, cross-functional technical teams, with a strong track record in line management and team development.
• Deep expertise in software development and engineering, architecture, and technology strategy.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, scalable platforms, and AI or data-driven applications.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, from technical teams to executive stakeholders.
• A passion for scientific impact, user-focused service, and the public good.

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular presence in our Cambridge office, at least one day per week, ideally more, with flexibility for key meetings and during onboarding.

Next Steps

For further details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please click 'Apply for this job', attaching a copy of your CV and a covering letter. By applying for this role, you consent for your application to be shared with Bulb Resourcing, our recruitment partner for this position.