What methodologies do you use?

We apply lean, six sigma, and agile methodologies based on context.

Can you help with automation?

Yes, RPA and automation strategy are core services.

Do you handle change management?

Yes, change management is essential for sustainable process improvement.

How do you measure process improvement?

We track cycle time, quality, cost, and employee experience metrics.

What methodologies do you use?

We apply lean, six sigma, and agile methodologies based on context.

Can you help with automation?

Yes, RPA and automation strategy are core services.

Do you handle change management?

Yes, change management is essential for sustainable process improvement.

How do you measure process improvement?

We track cycle time, quality, cost, and employee experience metrics.

Fractional CPO Process Services

Expert process 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 CPOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £850 to £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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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CPO process services provide process leadership including business process optimization, operational excellence, automation strategy, and continuous improvement. Scale process expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CPOs deliver process mapping and optimization, automation strategy, lean implementation, quality management, process governance, and team capability building.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Process Audit	Assessment and roadmap	1-2 days/month
Process Optimization	Active improvement programs	2-4 days/month
Process Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We map current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and drive sustainable optimization. Our CPOs bring lean and six sigma expertise.

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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 CPO (Chief Process Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Process Officer services provide expert operational process leadership to drive efficiency, implement continuous improvement, and build scalable business processes.

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Our CPO Services Include

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Process Mapping: End-to-end process documentation and value stream mapping

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Lean & Six Sigma: Waste elimination and variation reduction programmes

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Automation: Business process automation and RPA implementation

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Quality Systems: ISO certification and quality management programmes

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Change Management: Process change adoption and stakeholder engagement

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Performance Management: KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement

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How Fractional CPO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Discovery	Process mapping and bottleneck identification	Weeks 1-4
Design	Improvement priorities and business cases	Weeks 4-8
Implementation	Redesign, automation, and training	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 CPO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£950

£800Avg: £950£1400

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,750

Monthly

£20,568

Annual

£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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