What is Fractional Talent?
Fractional talent describes experienced executives and senior professionals who work with companies on a part-time basis. Rather than hiring full-time, businesses engage these leaders for 1-3 days per week—accessing their expertise when needed, at a fraction of the cost.
The fractional talent market has grown significantly since 2020. According to the ScaleUp Institute, access to senior talent is one of the top challenges for growing companies—fractional talent solves this.
Types of Fractional Talent
Fractional CFO
Finance leadership
Fractional CMO
Marketing leadership
Fractional CTO
Technology leadership
Fractional COO
Operations leadership
Fractional CHRO
HR leadership
Fractional CRO
Revenue leadership
Product Director
Product leadership
Growth Director
Growth leadership
Chief of Staff
CEO support
Benefits of Fractional Talent
For Companies
- 50-70% cost savings vs full-time
- Access more experienced talent
- Flexibility to scale up/down
- Reduced hiring risk
- Fresh external perspective
For Talent
- Portfolio career variety
- Work-life balance
- Multiple income streams
- Diverse challenges
- Autonomy and flexibility
Finding Fractional Talent
Specialist Platforms
Dedicated fractional executive marketplaces matching talent with companies.
Executive Networks
Professional communities and peer networks where fractional talent connects.
Search Firms
Executive recruiters with fractional and interim practices.
Referrals
Recommendations from investors, advisors, and professional contacts.
Fractional Talent Costs
Summary: Fractional talent provides on-demand access to senior executives and leaders at £600-£1,500/day. The market has grown 300%+ since 2020.