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Fractional NED Jobs UK

Non-Executive Director Roles

Β£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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Β£800-1500
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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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 Β£800 to Β£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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Non-Executive Directors provide independent oversight and strategic guidance to boards. Many executives build portfolio careers combining fractional executive roles with NED positions.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time ExecutiveΒ£286k/year
Salary + Benefits + Overhead
Fractional ExecutiveΒ£106k/year
1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

Β£180k+

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%

Fractional NED Jobs UK

Non-Executive Director roles are the cornerstone of UK corporate governance. Fractional and portfolio NED positions offer experienced executives board-level influence across multiple companies, with fees ranging from Β£30,000-Β£80,000 per board seat annually.

The UK NED market is growing as governance requirements expand and companies seek diverse, experienced board members.

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NED Fees & Compensation UK

Company TypeAnnual Fee RangeTime Commitment
FTSE 250 / Large CapΒ£60,000 - Β£120,00020-30 days/year
AIM ListedΒ£35,000 - Β£70,00015-25 days/year
PE-BackedΒ£30,000 - Β£60,00012-20 days/year
Scale-up / PrivateΒ£20,000 - Β£45,00010-15 days/year
Non-Profit / CharityΒ£0 - Β£15,0008-12 days/year

Sources: IoD↗, Spencer Stuart Board Index, FRC

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Why Portfolio NED Careers Are Growing

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Governance requirements: FCA↗, Companies Act, UK Corporate Governance Code

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Diversity targets: Hampton-Alexander, Parker Review driving demand

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PE expansion: More portfolio companies needing independent oversight

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ESG focus: Boards need sustainability and stakeholder expertise

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NED Specialisations in Demand

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Audit Committee Chair: Financial expertise, ICAEW↗/ACCA↗ qualified

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Remuneration Committee: Executive compensation, LTIP design

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Risk & Compliance: Regulated sector experience

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Technology & Digital: Digital transformation oversight

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ESG & Sustainability: Climate risk, social impact governance

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis RoleΒ£800 - Β£1500/day
Β£1100
CTOΒ£900 - Β£1600/day
Β£1200
CMOΒ£750 - Β£1400/day
Β£1000
COOΒ£800 - Β£1400/day
Β£1050
CDOΒ£900 - Β£1450/day
Β£1150
CISOΒ£900 - Β£1550/day
Β£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 CostΒ£50-150kΒ£150-300kΒ£200-400k+
Best ForSMEs, startups, scale-upsCrisis, transitionsLarge enterprises
Flexibilityβ˜…β˜…β˜… Highβ˜…β˜…β˜† Mediumβ˜…β˜†β˜† Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Β£1,000
Β£750Avg: Β£1000Β£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
Β£5,000
Monthly
Β£21,650
Annual
Β£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: Β£1000.

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

NEDs provide oversight and governance (non-executive). Fractional executives are operational - they lead functions and have direct reports.

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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 β†—
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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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Jobs Listed
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Fractional Client
Β£1,000+
Avg Day Rate
15+
Years Experience

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πŸ“Š Exec Market Snapshot

Demand Index+15% YoY
Day RateΒ£800-1,400
Avg Placement4-8 weeks

πŸ’° Exec Day Rates

Β£800-1,400per day
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