Fractional Business Development Jobs UK
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Fractional Business Development Jobs UK

Part-time business development and partnerships roles across the UK. Day rates from £650-£1,000.

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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📅Updated 15 Jan 2026
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£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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500+
UK Placements
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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

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Fractional Business Development Directors help companies identify and close strategic partnerships, enter new markets, and accelerate growth through relationship-driven sales.

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Types of BD Roles

Fractional BD Director

Strategic business development and partnerships

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Partnerships Lead

Channel partnerships and alliance management

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Market Entry Lead

New market expansion and go-to-market

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Strategic Accounts Director

Enterprise sales and key account acquisition

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Key Responsibilities

Partnership identification and outreach

Deal structuring and negotiation

Market analysis and opportunity mapping

Relationship management

Revenue partnerships

Channel development

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year
Salary + Benefits + Overhead
Fractional Executive£106k/year
1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%
saved
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%

Fractional Business Development Jobs UK

Companies seeking growth without full-time overhead are turning to fractional business development directors. These experienced BD leaders drive partnerships, enterprise sales, and market expansion on a part-time basis, earning £800-£1,200/day.

The model is particularly popular with scale-ups entering new markets and established businesses launching new products.

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Fractional BD Director [Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") UK

Company TypeDay Rate RangeTypical Rate
Enterprise SaaS£1,000 - £1,400/day£1,200
Scale-up (Series A+)£850 - £1,200/day£1,050
Professional Services£800 - £1,100/day£950
SME / Growth£700 - £1,000/day£850
International Expansion£900 - £1,300/day£1,100

Sources: IoD, British Chambers of Commerce

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Why Fractional BD Directors Are in Demand

Market entry: Expert guidance entering new verticals or geographies

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Partnership development: Strategic alliance and channel building

Enterprise sales: Complex B2B deal structures and procurement navigation

Cost efficiency: Senior BD expertise at 40-55% of full-time cost

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Key BD Specialisations

Channel & Partnerships: Reseller networks, technology alliances, referral programmes

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Enterprise Sales: £100k+ deals, procurement, multi-stakeholder selling

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International Expansion: Market entry strategy, local partnerships, go-to-market

Strategic Alliances: Joint ventures, co-selling, ecosystem development

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Public Sector: Government frameworks, NHS procurement, defence

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day
£1100
CTO£900 - £1600/day
£1200
CMO£750 - £1400/day
£1000
COO£800 - £1400/day
£1050
CDO£900 - £1450/day
£1150
CISO£900 - £1550/day
£1200
Rate Range
Average
Source: UK Market Data 2025
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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

AspectFractionalInterimFull-Time
Time Commitment1-3 days/week4-5 days/week5 days/week
DurationOngoing/flexible3-12 monthsPermanent
Annual Cost£50-150k£150-300k£200-400k+
Best ForSMEs, startups, scale-upsCrisis, transitionsLarge enterprises
Flexibility★★★ High★★☆ Medium★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

£1,000
£750Avg: £1000£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
£5,000
Monthly
£21,650
Annual
£240,000

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

They identify strategic partnerships, negotiate deals, manage key relationships, and drive revenue growth through business development activities.

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The Fractional Executive Trend

Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership

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78%

of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction

Source: Harvard Business Review
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50-70%

cost savings compared to full-time executive hires for SMEs

Source: Forbes
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3x

growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

Source: LinkedIn Economic Graph
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot

Demand Index+15% YoY
Day Rate£800-1,400
Avg Placement4-8 weeks

💰 Exec Day Rates

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50-65% cost savings
No long-term commitment
Senior expertise on demand
Flexible 1-3 days/week

🏢 Top Industries

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💡 Key Skills

Strategy
Leadership
Operations

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