Fractional CPO People Jobs UK
People Leadership

Fractional CPO People Jobs UK

Part-time people leadership

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

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Ā£850-1450
Day Rate
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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Key Takeaways

  • 1Fractional CPOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
  • 2UK day rates range from Ā£850 to Ā£1450, 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 CPO People Roles

Quick Definition

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

UK Fractional People Market

UK fractional CPO demand comes from growing companies needing HR leadership. Scale-ups and PE-backed companies value people expertise.

Typical Requirements

AreaRequirement
Experience15+ years HR leadership
Track RecordScaling, culture, transformation
SkillsPeople strategy, talent, engagement
CertificationCIPD or equivalent 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 People Officer Jobs UK

The fractional Chief People Officer is the modern evolution of the CHRO, taking a holistic view of the employee lifecycle. They focus on people strategy, culture, talent development, and organisational design on a part-time basis.

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Key Responsibilities

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People strategy aligned with business goals

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Culture development and employee engagement

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Talent acquisition and employer branding

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Learning, development, and career pathways

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Organisational design and change management

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes

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People analytics and workforce planning

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Employee wellbeing and experience

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FAQs

CPO (People) vs CHRO?

The CPO takes a more modern, holistic approach covering culture, experience, and development. The CHRO traditionally focuses on HR operations, compliance, and industrial relations.

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

£900-£1,800/day, averaging £1,250.

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Related

UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£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 CPO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Ā£950
£800Avg: £950£1400
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
Ā£4,750
Monthly
Ā£20,568
Annual
Ā£228,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CPO UK average day rate: £950.

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 CPO provides people leadership including HR strategy, talent, and culture.

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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

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3x

growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

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Avg Day Rate
15+
Years Experience

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šŸ“Š CPO Market Snapshot

Demand Index+25% YoY
Day Rate£1,000-1,500
Avg Placement4-6 weeks

šŸ’° CPO Day Rates

Ā£1,000-1,500per day
JuniorMidSenior

Based on 2026 market data for UK CPO roles.

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āœ“50-65% cost savings
āœ“No long-term commitment
āœ“Senior expertise on demand
āœ“Flexible 1-3 days/week

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