Fractional Operations Jobs UK
Operations Manager and operations leadership roles. Fractional Ops positions for scaling startups. Operations strategy, processes, hiring, compliance, and logistics.
£600-£950Day Rate
24+ RolesAvailable
ScalingFocus
Fractional Operations Roles Overview
Fractional Operations Managers and Operations Leaders build scalable processes and operational infrastructure for growing startups. Fractional Ops roles involve 2-3 days per week building hiring processes, establishing financial controls, compliance systems, supply chain management, and operational efficiency without requiring a full-time COO or Operations head.
Types of Fractional Operations Roles
- Fractional COO (Scaling): £800-£1,300/day - Full operations and scaling leadership
- Fractional Operations Manager: £600-£850/day - Day-to-day operations and process building
- Fractional Operations Director: £750-£950/day - Senior operations strategy
- Fractional People Operations: £650-£900/day - HR, recruiting, compliance
Key Fractional Operations Responsibilities
- Process building: Document workflows, create operational playbooks
- Hiring & recruiting: Build recruiting processes, manage contractor networks
- Vendor management: Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships
- Compliance: Legal entity setup, contracts, insurance, regulatory compliance
- Financial controls: Expense policies, approval workflows, audit readiness
- Tools & systems: CRM, accounting software, project management, automation
Best Fit for Fractional Operations
- Series A/B startups: Moving from founder-led ops to scalable processes
- Rapid growth: 50-200 person companies needing ops infrastructure
- Geographic expansion: Opening new offices or entering new markets
- Supply chain/logistics: Companies with physical products needing ops expertise
Fractional Operations Compensation
Day Rate Range: £600-£950/day
- Operations Coordinator (5-8 years): £600-£700/day
- Operations Manager (8-12 years): £700-£850/day
- Operations Director (12-15 years): £850-£950/day
- COO Scaling (15-18+ years): £950-£1,300/day
- Annual (2-3 days/week): £120k-£190k+