Chief Technology Officer

Are you ready to redefine how technology drives one of the most storied names in global sport? Liverpool Football Club is looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our digital evolution. In this permanent, full-time role based at our historic home in Liverpool, you will operate at the intersection of elite sports performance, global fan engagement, and cutting-edge infrastructure. Working in a hybrid capacity that balances remote flexibility with the collaborative energy of our offices, you will shape the technological blueprint that powers our off-pitch operations and enhances the experience of millions of supporters worldwide.

As our CTO, you will own the long-term technology roadmap for Liverpool FC. You will lead a high-performing department, ensuring our digital estate is secure, scalable, and capable of supporting a modern, data-driven sports enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the global technology strategy for Liverpool FC, aligning digital initiatives with the club’s overarching commercial and sporting objectives.
• Infrastructure & Security: Oversee the modernisation of our enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity frameworks to protect sensitive club, player, and fan data.
• Fan-Facing Innovation: Partner with marketing and commercial teams to enhance our digital products, including official apps, web platforms, and e-commerce engines, driving deeper global fan engagement.
• Data & Analytics: Establish robust data pipelines and business intelligence tools to enable data-informed decision-making across ticketing, retail, and corporate operations.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key technology partners, external agencies, and software vendors to ensure high-value delivery.
• Team Empowerment: Mentor, scale, and inspire a multidisciplinary technology team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, agility, and high performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Executive Technology Leadership: Proven experience as a CTO, VP of Technology, or Director-level equivalent within a high-profile, fast-paced consumer brand, sports organisation, or entertainment business.
• Architectural Expertise: A strong technical background with deep knowledge of modern cloud environments (AWS/Azure), enterprise SaaS systems, and complex integrations.
• Digital Product Delivery: A track record of launching and scaling high-traffic digital platforms, mobile applications, or e-commerce systems.
• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of global data privacy regulations (such as GDPR) and best-in-class cybersecurity practices.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business strategies for executive board members and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience working within a professional sports club, stadium operations, or a global entertainment/media entity.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI-driven fan personalization, smart-stadium IoT, or advanced sports analytics tools.
• Active connections within the global sports-tech vendor ecosystem.

What We Offer / Why Join

At Liverpool FC, we believe our people are our greatest strength. This permanent position offers a highly competitive executive salary, an industry-leading benefits package, and the unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on a global institution. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative hybrid environment that champions innovation, inclusivity, and ambition. Join us, and help write the next digital chapter in the proud history of Liverpool Football Club.