What are fractional comms day rates?

Day rates range from 800-1300 GBP for communications leadership.

Do fractional CCOs handle crisis?

Yes, crisis preparedness and response are core capabilities.

Do they bring media contacts?

Yes, journalist relationships are a key value of fractional comms engagement.

What are fractional comms day rates?

Day rates range from 800-1300 GBP for communications leadership.

Do fractional CCOs handle crisis?

Yes, crisis preparedness and response are core capabilities.

Do they bring media contacts?

Yes, journalist relationships are a key value of fractional comms engagement.

Fractional CCO Comms Jobs UK

Part-time communications leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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+

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CCOs 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 CCO Comms Roles

Quick Definition

Fractional CCOs provide communications leadership on a part-time basis. Typical engagements are 2-4 days per month with day rates from 800-1300 GBP.

UK Fractional Communications Market

UK fractional communications demand comes from companies needing PR, crisis prep, and stakeholder engagement expertise without full-time cost.

Typical Requirements

Area	Requirement
Experience	15+ years communications leadership
Track Record	Corporate comms, crisis, media
Skills	PR, internal comms, stakeholder engagement
Network	Journalist relationships valued

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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%

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Fractional Chief Communications Officer Jobs UK

The fractional CCO (Communications) leads corporate communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement on a part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

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Corporate communications strategy and planning

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Media relations and press office management

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Internal communications and employee engagement

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Crisis communications planning and response

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Stakeholder and investor relations

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Reputation management and thought leadership

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ESG and sustainability communications

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£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.

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Fractional CCO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£900

£700Avg: £900£1300

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,500

Monthly

£19,485

Annual

£216,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CCO UK average day rate: £900.

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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