EA Recruitment Agency
Fractional, interim and part-time EA placements for startups and scale-ups
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Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
We are a specialist EA recruitment agency placing fractional, interim, and part-time executive assistants across UK startups, fintech, and growth companies. Unlike traditional EA agencies focused on permanent full-time placements, we match businesses with senior EA talent on flexible terms — so you get the right person, at the right commitment level, faster than conventional recruitment.
Why use a specialist EA recruitment agency?
Our EA recruitment agency focuses exclusively on flexible EA placements. We provide senior-level EAs, not generalist VAs - professionals with 10+ years supporting C-suite executives. Every candidate is pre-vetted for C-suite and founder support, understanding board dynamics and investor relations. We use AI-matching to align candidates with your working style and tools, ensuring seamless integration. With startups and scale-ups as our primary focus, we understand the pace and demands of growth companies.
Who we place EAs with
Our EA recruitment agency specialises in placing executive assistants with fintech founders navigating rapid growth and regulatory complexity, SaaS CEOs building distributed teams across time zones, post-Series A teams where executive time becomes critical, boutique investment firms needing discrete high-level support, and scale-ups of 10-100 people experiencing growing pains. We understand these environments demand EAs who can operate autonomously, handle ambiguity, and grow with the business.
Find Your Perfect EA Match
Submit your EA requirements and get matched with pre-vetted candidates in 48 hours.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
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Calculate Your Potential Income
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
An EA recruitment agency sources, vets, and places executive assistants with client businesses. A specialist fractional EA agency like Fractional.quest focuses on flexible, part-time, and interim EA placements rather than traditional permanent hire.
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The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot
💰 Exec Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
