Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: By agreement | Type: Full-time | Region: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark

Welcome to CitySafes, the largest provider of safe deposit boxes in Belgium!

At CitySafes, we guarantee security, discretion and excellent customer service as the foundation for a long-term customer relationship. As the largest independent provider of safe deposit box space, we protect the valuables of more than 200,000 customers and are growing rapidly, both nationally and internationally. Despite this ambitious growth, we never lose sight of what really matters: caring for our employees, having fun in the workplace, and building long-term relationships with colleagues based on mutual trust and respect.

To support our rapid international growth, we are looking for a strategically strong and pragmatic CTO!

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you are ultimately responsible for our technological strategy, implementation and innovation. As CTO, you lead the development and execution of our technology strategy, ensuring scalability, security and innovation in all technology domains. You will combine vision and strategic insight with operational decisiveness, building scalable systems within a regulated environment.

What does this position entail?
• Oversee In-house CRM platform & digitisation of the customer journey

• Manage IT infrastructure & internal systems

• Ensure robust cybersecurity & data protection

• Automation and management of the data warehouse for reporting

• Managing external IT partners

• Technology budget and investment decisions

• Driving continuous technological innovation

• You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with colleagues in operations, finance, sales and marketing

This is your profile

Strong technical and operational skills

• Proven experience with CRM/software development

• Affinity with and broad knowledge of IT architecture, system management and cybersecurity

• Knowledge of data governance, access management, backups and privacy

• You think strategically, but don't shy away from operational challenges

Financially and strategically savvy

• You manage technology as a business unit, with a grip on costs, ROI and scalability

• You make sound choices that are in line with our European expansion ambitions

Leadership & collaboration

• You build bridges between IT and the business

• You are a coach, communicative and results-oriented

• You know how to build and motivate teams and manage external partners

In summary, you have

• Extensive experience with IT, infrastructure and cybersecurity

• A strategic and hands-on mentality

• A strong focus on data-driven working, return on investment and team development

• Excellent communication skills, including with non-technical colleagues

Why choose CitySafes?

Working at CitySafes means working behind the scenes in a unique sector where you will be given a lot of responsibility. You will become part of a fast-growing team that works together to achieve the best for our customers and celebrates successes together. We offer you a working environment where initiative is encouraged, where you have a high degree of autonomy and direct influence on strategy and customer experience.

As CTO, you will play a key role within this fast-growing European market leader and have full P&L ownership over the technology domain.

You will work in a compact, decisive team with short lines of communication within a dynamic, international environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

A full-time annual contract (40 hours/week) with the prospect of permanent employment.

A comprehensive salary package (including laptop, phone, mobility allowance, holiday pay and days, pension plan, etc.).

Good to know!

• The head office is located in Bussum, with flexibility for Belgian candidates.

• Willingness to travel within Europe is a must.

• Screening is part of the application process (VOG, BKR, FAD, integrity and reference checks).

Interested?

Send your motivation letter and CV to hr@denederlandsekluis.nl .

If you have any questions, please contact Jorien Zeeuw van der Laan on 06-27 59 69 25.