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UK FRACTIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH · V4.2

Fractional roles, analysed,
not just listed.

The analytical edge in UK fractional executive search. Every rate benchmarked, every mission IR35-vetted, every placement data-driven. CFO, CTO, CMO, COO — matched efficiently.

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Chief of Staff jobs in the UK

From Eisenhower's White House to Series A board meetings. Complete guide with day rates £800–£2,000.

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24live missions
1-2dfirst response
£1.5Kmedian CFO

Live mission stream

Live
FQ-001 · CFO
London
£1,400/day
FQ-002 · CTO
HOT
Remote UK
£1,300/day
FQ-003 · CMO
Manchester
£1,100/day
FQ-004 · COO
London
£1,250/day
FQ-005 · CFO
HOT
Edinburgh
£1,500/day
FQ-006 · CPO
Remote UK
£950/day
£5.7bn
Contract value placed
24 months
400%
Demand growth
vs 2023
1.1m
UK fractional workers
ONS 2026
2-3wks
Average placement
from brief

Our edge: data.

01

RATE: Rate intelligence

Where this rate sits in the UK market — percentile, band, 24-month benchmark.

$fq rate --role=CFO --region=london
ROLE:CFO · LONDON
PERCENTILE:P82 (top 18%)
RANGE:£1,200 – £1,800/day
MEDIAN:£1,400/day
TREND:↗ +8% (12mo)
BENCHMARK:312 placements (24mo)
02

DEMAND: Demand signals

Applicant pressure, fill velocity, and brief urgency — live from the market.

$fq demand --role=CFO
APPLICANTS:14 active
FILL ETA:~7 days
VELOCITY:↗ ACCELERATING
PRESSURE:HIGH DEMAND
STATUS:HOT BRIEF
UPDATED:2 hours ago
03

STRUCTURE: IR35 pre-check

Outside IR35 scope confirmed, contract structures reviewed before shortlist.

$fq ir35 --role=CFO --mission=FQ-2087
SCOPE:Outside IR35
STATUS:✓ PRE-VETTED
CONTRACT:LTD COMPANY / PSC
RATE BASIS:£1,400/day
PSC-READY:CONFIRMED
RISK:MITIGATED

Analysed missions

Executive Day Rate Index

Current market rates for interim executive positions across UK growth sectors

Role
Day Rate
Sector
Experience
Trend
Fractional CFO
£1,200 - £1,800
Finance & Strategy
312 samples
up
Fractional CTO
£1,000 - £1,600
Technology & Product
274 samples
up
Fractional COO
£900 - £1,500
Operations & Scale
186 samples
up
Fractional CMO
£900 - £1,400
Marketing & Growth
218 samples
up
Fractional CPO
£1,000 - £1,400
Product & Design
142 samples
up
Fractional CHRO
£700 - £1,250
People & Culture
89 samples
up
Our Process

Executive Search Methodology

A proven 4-step approach to identifying, assessing, and placing exceptional executives across UK growth sectors. Data-driven, relationship-focused, results-guaranteed.

1
Discovery & Strategy
Deep-dive brief development, stakeholder alignment, and market mapping to define the ideal candidate profile.
2-3 weeks
2
Search & Outreach
Systematic market research, direct approach, and network activation to identify high-caliber candidates.
4-6 weeks
3
Assessment & Interview
Comprehensive evaluation including competency assessment, cultural fit analysis, and stakeholder interviews.
3-4 weeks
4
Offer & Onboarding
Reference checks, offer negotiation, and 100-day onboarding support to ensure successful placement.
2-3 weeks
89%
Successful placements still in role after 18 months
14
Average days from longlist to final interview
3.2
Average candidates presented per role
06 / TEAM PROPOSITION · MANAGED FRACTIONAL

Not just individual talent.
Coordinated teams.

Pre-configured fractional leadership teams. One contract, one invoice, complete C-suite coverage. Scaled to your growth stage and budget.

Seed / Series A

£3,500/month
New brief
CFO
1d/wk
CMO
1d/wk
Total days/week2d
Effective rate£438/day

Series B Growth

£8,750/month
Hot hire
CFO
2d/wk
CTO
2d/wk
CMO
1d/wk
Total days/week5d
Effective rate£438/day

PE Portfolio

£15,000/month
Live
CFO
3d/wk
COO
2d/wk
CTO
2d/wk
Total days/week7d
Effective rate£536/day
07 / SECTOR COVERAGE

Where we place.

Deep domain expertise across UK growth sectors. Strategic executive placements where market knowledge and network depth drive exceptional outcomes.

FinTech & RegTech

47 placements · 24mo
Fractional CFO, Series B FinTech
Fractional CRO, regulated lender

HealthTech & MedTech

31 placements · 24mo
Fractional CTO, clinical AI
Fractional CMO, digital therapeutics

B2B SaaS

58 placements · 24mo
Fractional CMO, vertical SaaS
Fractional CRO, sales-led growth

DTC & Consumer Brands

29 placements · 24mo
Fractional COO, DTC food
Fractional CMO, D2C subscription

AI & DeepTech

34 placements · 24mo
Fractional CTO, LLM infrastructure
Fractional CPO, AI agent platform

Climate & ClimateTech

19 placements · 24mo
Fractional CFO, hardware climate
Fractional CMO, B2B carbon

PE Portfolio

41 placements · 24mo
Fractional CFO, PE-backed roll-up
Fractional COO, operational improvement

Marketplace & Platform

23 placements · 24mo
Fractional CPO, B2B marketplace
Fractional CMO, network platform

Choose Your Path

Whether you need a permanent executive or fractional leadership, we have the expertise to match your specific requirements and timeline.

Permanent Placement

Traditional Executive Search

Full-time executive placement with comprehensive search process, ideal for long-term strategic hires.

  • Exclusive dedicated search
  • 12-16 week timeline
  • Comprehensive market mapping
  • Full reference checking
  • 12-month guarantee
  • Post-placement support
Recommended

Fractional Executive

Flexible Leadership Solutions

Part-time executive expertise for immediate impact, perfect for scale-ups and specific projects.

  • Immediate availability
  • 2-4 week placement
  • Proven track record
  • Flexible engagement model
  • Project-based outcomes
  • Ongoing advisory support