Technical Director

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10 months ago
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Technical Director / CTO – Healthcare Technology
📍 Location: Bournemouth | 💰 Salary: £100K + £10K Bonus + Share Options + 5% Pension Match
🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Office-based with flexible options

Join a market-leading, family-run business at the forefront of innovation in the Care and Healthcare tech sector. They're looking for a hands-on Technical Director / CTO to lead their growing R&D team and drive the development of next-generation hardware and software solutions.

About the Role:
You will head up the R&D department, working across a wide range of projects including Wireless Call Systems, Assistive Technology, IoT Sensors, and Cloud Analytics. You’ll manage and grow a skilled team (initially 6 reports), lead technical strategy, and be part of the Board of Directors contributing to the wider business vision.

Key Responsibilities:



Lead R&D across full product lifecycle (hardware & software)

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Collaborate with external partners including leading universities

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Drive innovation in sensor tech, AI, and IoT architecture

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Ensure project delivery, compliance, and quality standards

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Contribute to strategic decision-making at Board level

Essential Skills & Experience:
✔ Hardware & Firmware Development
✔ Project Management & Version Control (Git/SVN)
✔ Linux OS & MQTT protocol
✔ Proven track record of bringing products to market

Desirable Knowledge:

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IoT Architecture, UML, Sensor Tech (ToF, Machine Vision)

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AI & Machine Learning

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Python, Raspberry Pi, Jenkins

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Android App & CAD Design

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RF, Database Design, EC/UKCA Compliance

Why Join Us?
✅ £100K + £10K Bonus + Share Options
✅ 5% Pension Match
✅ Exciting R&D Projects with real-world impact
✅ Opportunity to shape the future of healthcare technology

Take the next step in your career and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to join a passionate and growing team driving innovation in the healthcare tech space

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