How is this different from an office manager?

A CAO provides strategic administrative leadership and organizational design versus day-to-day office management.

What size companies benefit most?

Growing companies with 50-500 employees benefit most from fractional CAO services.

Can you help with hybrid work policies?

Yes, our CAOs help design and implement effective hybrid and remote work strategies.

Do you provide interim coverage?

Yes, we offer interim CAO coverage during transitions or recruitment periods.

How is this different from an office manager?

A CAO provides strategic administrative leadership and organizational design versus day-to-day office management.

What size companies benefit most?

Growing companies with 50-500 employees benefit most from fractional CAO services.

Can you help with hybrid work policies?

Yes, our CAOs help design and implement effective hybrid and remote work strategies.

Do you provide interim coverage?

Yes, we offer interim CAO coverage during transitions or recruitment periods.

Fractional CAO Services

Expert administrative leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CAO services provide administrative leadership including operations optimization, facilities management, process improvement, and organizational efficiency. Scale administrative expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CAOs deliver operations assessment and optimization, process redesign, facilities strategy, vendor management, cross-functional coordination, and administrative team leadership.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Operations Audit	Assessment and recommendations	1-2 days/month
Process Optimization	Ongoing improvement initiatives	2-4 days/month
Full Administrative Leadership	Comprehensive operational oversight	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess current operations, identify efficiency opportunities, and implement improvements. Our CAOs work hands-on with your teams to build sustainable administrative excellence.

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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%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Administrative Officer services provide senior operational leadership across corporate functions to drive efficiency, governance, and organisational effectiveness.

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Our CAO Services Include

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Corporate Governance: Board administration, company secretarial, and compliance

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Facilities & Workplace: Office strategy, workspace design, and hybrid working

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Procurement: Vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control

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Corporate Services: Legal ops, insurance, and corporate administration

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Operating Model: Organisational design and shared services optimisation

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Project Governance: PMO establishment and portfolio management

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How Fractional CAO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Assessment	Operational efficiency review	Weeks 1-4
Design	Operating model and governance framework	Weeks 4-8
Implementation	Process improvement and cost reduction	Ongoing

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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

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.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

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.

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