About the role;
The Chief Technologist is a senior role responsible for ensuring the alignment of our client’s technology strategy with business goals. To be successful in this role you will have strong technical skillset across Microsoft Azure, Security, Managed Services and Modern Workplace technologies.
As part of the TSG’s extended leadership team, you will have strong business and commercial acumen as well as the ability to engage well at all levels of an organisation. You will be involved in a high degree of pre-sales and client engagement at C-suite and board level and will be responsible for the creation and lifecycle management of our client’s roadmaps.
Who are we?
TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.
TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all seven Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our recent accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the ‘2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech’ list. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Why should I work for TSG?
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Employee ownership – as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomes
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Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
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Our social events – annual all expenses paid ‘TSG Festival’ and team building funds
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Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the community
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Giving something back – the ‘TSG Foundation’ established in November 2022 has so far donated over £120,000 to support nominated businesses and charities
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Our responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zero
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Flexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid options
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Annual salary benchmarking
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Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
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Develop and implement our client’s technology strategy in alignment with business objectives
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Lead on providing our clients with strategic oversight, developing 12-month plus IT road maps to ensure that their journey is seamless and aligned with their long-term objectives
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Meticulously define IT initiatives to drive value for our clients
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Supporting our clients leverage technology solutions and producing strategic reports
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Engage TSG clients and prospects in a consultative manner to identify and advise suitable technology solutions and propositions
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Lead aspects of technical awareness and communication across TSG and our clients
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Support wider sales team in product knowledge
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Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and growth
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Build and maintain relationships with technology vendors and partners
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Assist the CTO in updating and developing our product stack offerings
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Production of high-quality customer communication and proposal documentation as individual and within a team
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Deliver client presentations and presales demos
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Write documentation to high standard
Knowledge, Skills & Experience;
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Detailed knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Azure, Managed Services, Security and Modern Workplace
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Strong strategic thinker and good problem-solving abilities
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In-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies, related to the Microsoft product stack
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Significant experience in a senior technology / leadership role within a Managed Services Provider
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High level of appropriate Microsoft Cloud, Security, Managed Services and Modern Workplace skills and experience
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Demonstrable track-record in client facing role – sales and in-life solution design and articulation, specifically within Microsoft Azure, Security, Managed Services and Modern Workplace
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Awareness and appreciation of the solution sales process with the ability to articulate to the appropriate audience.
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Comfortable presenting to internal and external clients at all levels
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Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
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Competent PowerPoint skills
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Strong commercial awareness and a broad understanding of client business issues
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Educated to degree standard or equivalent
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Industry standard accreditations for Microsoft and sales or presales certifications would be desirable
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Full driving licence
Benefits;
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28 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of service
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Employee benefits trust
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Company bonus scheme
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Life assurance 4 x Salary
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Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
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Healthcare and cash plan
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Perkbox discounts
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Employee assistance programme
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Paid CSR Days
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Company sick pay and income protection cover
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
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Employee recognition scheme
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Eyecare vouchers
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Discounted gym membership
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Long service rewards
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.