Fractional Executive Opportunity

About This Fractional CDO Opportunity in the UK

We are seeking experienced Fractional CDO candidates for part-time Chief Data Officer positions across UK organisations. These roles offer £900-£1,500/day for data leaders who can drive data strategy, governance, and AI enablement.

What Does a Fractional CDO Do?

A Fractional CDO provides senior data leadership on a part-time basis, typically 2-3 days per week. Responsibilities include developing data strategy, implementing governance frameworks, enabling AI/analytics initiatives, and building data teams. According to the Alan Turing Institute, organisations with dedicated data leadership achieve 40% better outcomes from data initiatives.

Fractional CDO Day Rates in the UK

Typical Fractional CDO day rates in the UK range from £900-£1,500, depending on sector and complexity:

• Financial Services: £1,200-£1,800/day
• Healthcare/Life Sciences: £1,100-£1,500/day
• Retail/E-commerce: £900-£1,300/day
• Public Sector: £700-£1,100/day

Who Should Apply for This Fractional CDO Role?

Ideal candidates for Fractional CDO positions have 15+ years of data experience with prior CDO, VP Data, or Head of Analytics roles. Essential qualifications include data platform expertise (Snowflake, Databricks, cloud), data governance experience, and DAMA CDMP certification is valued.

Fractional CDO Working Arrangements: Remote & Hybrid

Most Fractional CDO roles offer flexible hybrid arrangements. Approximately 70% of UK fractional data leadership positions are remote-first or hybrid. On-site presence is typically required for stakeholder engagement and board presentations.

UK Sectors Seeking Fractional CDOs

Key sectors hiring Fractional CDO talent include:

• Financial Services (regulatory compliance, risk data)
• Healthcare and NHS (health data platforms)
• Retail (customer data platforms)
• Public Sector (digital transformation)

The UK Fractional CDO Market

The Fractional CDO market in the UK has grown 450% since 2019, driven by increasing recognition of data as a strategic asset. The Open Data Institute estimates the UK data economy at £120 billion, yet 68% of companies lack dedicated data leadership.

How to Apply for Fractional CDO Roles in the UK

To apply for Fractional CDO opportunities, create a profile on Fractional Quest highlighting your data transformation achievements, platform expertise, and governance experience.

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