Fractional CEO Opportunity

About This Part-Time CEO Opportunity in the UK

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time CEO (also known as a Flexible Managing Director or Part-Time Chief Executive Officer) to provide strategic executive leadership on a fixed-days basis to organisations across the United Kingdom. This is a flexible role offering 2-3 days per week, ideal for portfolio executives.

A Part-Time CEO brings the same calibre of strategic executive leadership as a full-time Chief Executive Officer. According to the IOD (Institute of Directors), flexible executive leadership has become a viable model for businesses in transition or seeking experienced guidance.

What Does a Part-Time CEO Do?

As a Part-Time Chief Executive Officer, you will deliver board-level strategic leadership and organisational direction. The IOD recognises the value of experienced executive leadership in guiding businesses through critical phases.

Key responsibilities include strategic direction and vision, board and investor relations, leadership team development, stakeholder management, fundraising and M&A support, and crisis management and turnaround.

Part-Time CEO Day Rates in the UK

This role offers day rates of £1,000-£1,600 depending on complexity and experience level. According to Glassdoor UK, part-time executive leaders can expect annual earnings of £200,000-£320,000 for 2-3 days per week.

The ScaleUp Institute reports that experienced leadership is the critical factor in scale-up success.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have 20+ years in executive leadership with experience as CEO, MD, or equivalent. You will have led organisations through significant growth, turnaround, or exit.

The British Business Bank highlights leadership capability as essential for accessing growth finance.

Working Arrangements

Part-Time CEO roles typically require 2-3 days per week with flexibility for board meetings and critical events. Hybrid arrangements are common.

UK Sectors Seeking Part-Time CEOs

Demand spans multiple sectors:

• PE Portfolio Companies — Turnaround, value creation (£1,200-£1,800/day)
• Family Businesses — Professionalisation, succession planning
• Scale-Ups — Growth leadership, investor relations
• Charities — Strategic transformation, governance
• Startups — Founder coaching, board development

How to Apply

Register your interest through Fractional Quest for Part-Time CEO opportunities across the UK.

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