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Fractional CIO Information Services

Expert IT 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 CIO information services provide IT leadership including technology strategy, infrastructure optimization, vendor management, and digital enablement. Scale IT expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CIOs deliver IT strategy, infrastructure assessment, vendor management, security oversight, cloud migration, and IT team development.

Service Packages

PackageScopeInvestment
IT AssessmentTechnology audit and roadmap1-2 days/month
IT OptimizationActive improvement programs2-4 days/month
IT LeadershipFull function leadership4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess IT maturity, develop technology roadmaps, and optimize infrastructure. Our CIOs bring enterprise IT leadership 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%
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Fractional CIO Services

IT Strategy - Technology roadmaps aligned with business goals Infrastructure - Cloud, on-prem, and hybrid architecture Governance - IT policies, security, compliance frameworks Vendor Management - Procurement, contract negotiation, relationship management Digital Workplace - Collaboration tools, remote work infrastructure Team Development - IT team structure, hiring, and capability building

ModelDays/WeekMonthly Cost
Advisory1£4,700-£6,500
Hands-on2-3£9,400-£19,700
Intensive4-5£18,800-£32,900
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Related

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 CIO provides IT leadership including strategy, infrastructure, vendor management, and team development.

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External Resources

Industry Resources & Authority Links

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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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📊 CIO Market Snapshot

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

💰 CIO Day Rates

£1,000-1,500per day
JuniorMidSenior

Based on 2026 market data for UK CIO roles.

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Why Fractional CIO?

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

🏢 Top Industries

EnterpriseHealthcareFinancial ServicesRetail

💡 Key Skills

IT Strategy
Vendor Management
Digital Transformation
Infrastructure

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