Fractional CDO Diversity Services
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Fractional CDO Diversity Services

Expert DEI leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings

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📅Updated 1 Feb 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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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CDO diversity services provide DEI leadership including strategy development, inclusion programs, culture assessment, and accountability frameworks. Scale DEI expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CDOs deliver DEI strategy, culture assessment, inclusive hiring programs, employee resource group development, training programs, and progress measurement.

Service Packages

PackageScopeInvestment
DEI AssessmentCulture audit and roadmap1-2 days/month
DEI ProgramsInitiative implementation2-4 days/month
DEI LeadershipFull function leadership4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess current DEI state, develop evidence-based strategies, and build sustainable inclusion practices. Our CDOs bring proven DEI transformation experience.

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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 CDO (Chief Diversity Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Diversity Officer services provide expert DE&I leadership to build genuinely inclusive workplaces, meet regulatory requirements, and unlock the performance benefits of diverse teams.

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Our CDO Services Include

DE&I Strategy: Comprehensive diversity and inclusion programme design

Data & Analytics: Diversity metrics, pay gap analysis, and benchmarking

Inclusive Policies: Review and redesign of HR policies for inclusivity

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Training Programmes: Unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and allyship

ERG Development: Employee Resource Group establishment and support

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Reporting: ESG diversity reporting and regulatory compliance (Equality Act)

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How Fractional CDO Services Work

PhaseFocusTimeline
AuditDE&I baseline assessment and data collectionWeeks 1-4
StrategyProgramme design and target settingWeeks 4-8
ImplementationPolicy, training, and cultural changeOngoing
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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.

Calculate Your Day Rate

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

A fractional CDO provides DEI leadership including strategy, programs, and culture transformation.

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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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📊 CDO Market Snapshot

Demand Index+35% YoY
Day Rate£1,100-1,600
Avg Placement4-6 weeks

💰 CDO Day Rates

£1,100-1,600per day
JuniorMidSenior

Based on 2026 market data for UK CDO roles.

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Why Fractional CDO?

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

Data Strategy
Analytics
AI/ML
Governance

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