Do you handle crisis communications?

Yes, we provide crisis preparedness planning and can support during active crises.

Can you help with media training?

Yes, we provide executive media training and spokesperson development.

Do you bring media contacts?

Yes, our CCOs have established journalist relationships across key outlets.

How do you measure success?

We track media coverage quality, message penetration, and stakeholder sentiment.

Do you handle crisis communications?

Yes, we provide crisis preparedness planning and can support during active crises.

Can you help with media training?

Yes, we provide executive media training and spokesperson development.

Do you bring media contacts?

Yes, our CCOs have established journalist relationships across key outlets.

How do you measure success?

We track media coverage quality, message penetration, and stakeholder sentiment.

Fractional CCO Communications Services

Expert communications 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 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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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CCO communications services provide strategic communications leadership including corporate messaging, media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement. Scale communications expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CCOs deliver communications strategy, media relations, internal communications, executive positioning, crisis preparedness, and stakeholder engagement programs.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Comms Audit	Assessment and strategy	1-2 days/month
Comms Implementation	Active program management	2-4 days/month
Comms Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess communications effectiveness, develop integrated strategies, and execute across channels. Our CCOs bring journalist relationships and proven playbooks.

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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 CCO (Chief Communications Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Communications Officer services provide strategic communications leadership covering corporate comms, media relations, internal communications, and crisis management.

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Our CCO Services Include

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Corporate Communications: Messaging, positioning, and stakeholder comms

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Media Relations: Proactive press office, journalist relationships, and PR

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Internal Communications: Employee engagement and change communications

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Crisis Communications: Crisis preparedness, response, and reputation recovery

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Investor Relations: Financial communications and investor engagement

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Executive Communications: CEO/leadership positioning and thought leadership

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How Fractional CCO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Assessment	Communications audit and stakeholder mapping	Weeks 1-4
Strategy	Messaging framework and channel strategy	Weeks 4-8
Execution	Programme delivery and measurement	Ongoing

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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.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CCO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

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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