Fractional CIO Information Jobs UK
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Fractional CIO Information Jobs UK

Part-time IT leadership

Ā£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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What type of CIO do you need?

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Ā£800-1500
Day Rate
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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 Ā£800 to Ā£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 CIO Information Roles

Quick Definition

Fractional CIOs provide IT strategy and infrastructure leadership on a part-time basis. Typical engagements are 2-4 days per month with day rates from 900-1400 GBP.

UK Fractional IT Market

UK fractional CIO demand comes from mid-market companies needing IT leadership. Cloud migration and modernization drive demand.

Typical Requirements

AreaRequirement
Experience15+ years IT leadership
Track RecordInfrastructure, cloud migration
SkillsIT strategy, vendor management
SectorEnterprise IT experience 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

Ā£180k+

63%
saved
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%
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Fractional Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jobs UK

The fractional CIO provides strategic IT leadership, overseeing technology infrastructure, digital transformation, and IT governance on a part-time basis. Unlike the CTO who focuses on product/customer-facing technology, the CIO manages internal systems and IT operations.

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Key Responsibilities

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IT strategy aligned with business objectives

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Technology infrastructure and architecture oversight

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IT governance, security, and compliance

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Vendor management and procurement

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Digital workplace and collaboration tools

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IT team leadership and capability development

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Business continuity and disaster recovery

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FAQs

CIO vs CTO?

The CIO focuses on internal IT systems, infrastructure, and operations. The CTO focuses on product technology, engineering teams, and customer-facing systems.

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[Day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates")?

£1,100-£2,300/day, averaging £1,600.

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Related

UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day
Ā£1100
CTO£900 - £1600/day
Ā£1200
CMO£750 - £1400/day
Ā£1000
COO£800 - £1400/day
Ā£1050
CDO£900 - £1450/day
Ā£1150
CISO£900 - £1550/day
Ā£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
Flexibilityā˜…ā˜…ā˜… Highā˜…ā˜…ā˜† Mediumā˜…ā˜†ā˜† 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

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

Everything you need to know

A fractional CIO provides IT leadership including strategy, infrastructure, and vendor management.

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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

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50-70%

cost savings compared to full-time executive hires for SMEs

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3x

growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

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Platform Stats

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Jobs Listed
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Fractional Client
Ā£1,000+
Avg Day Rate
15+
Years Experience

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šŸ“Š CIO Market Snapshot

Demand Index+12% YoY
Day Rate£1,000-1,500
Avg Placement6-10 weeks

šŸ’° CIO Day Rates

Ā£1,000-1,500per day
JuniorMidSenior

Based on 2026 market data for UK CIO roles.

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Why Fractional CIO?

āœ“45-60% cost savings
āœ“No long-term commitment
āœ“Senior expertise on demand
āœ“Flexible 1-3 days/week

šŸ¢ Top Industries

EnterpriseHealthcareFinancial ServicesRetail

šŸ’” Key Skills

IT Strategy
Vendor Management
Digital Transformation
Infrastructure
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