How long are engagements

6-12 months for system implementation.

What to expect in 90 days

Knowledge audit system design and implementation plan.

How long are engagements

6-12 months for system implementation.

What to expect in 90 days

Knowledge audit system design and implementation plan.

Hire a Fractional CKO

Complete guide to hiring fractional knowledge leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

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 £800 to £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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When to Hire

Quick Definition

Hire a fractional CKO when building knowledge management without full-time overhead. Ideal for companies with dispersed expertise scaling rapidly or needing to preserve institutional knowledge.

What to Look For

Look for candidates with knowledge management experience. Key qualities include KM system implementation expertise content strategy skills cross-functional collaboration and technology platform knowledge.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria	Assess	Red Flags
Systems	Built KM programs	No formal experience
Technology	Platform expertise	Manual processes only
Culture	Knowledge sharing	Top-down mandates
Measurement	KM metrics	No outcomes tracked

Interview Questions

Key questions: What knowledge management systems have you built? How do you foster knowledge sharing culture? What KM technologies do you recommend? How do you measure KM success?

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Hire a Fractional CKO (Chief Knowledge Officer)

A fractional Chief Knowledge Officer brings expert knowledge management leadership to capture, organise, and leverage your organisation's intellectual capital without full-time executive costs.

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Why Hire a Fractional CKO?

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Knowledge capture: Prevent knowledge loss from departing employees

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Operational efficiency: Reduce duplication and accelerate decision-making

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Innovation enablement: Connect insights across teams and functions

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Technology strategy: Implement modern knowledge platforms and AI tools

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What a Fractional CKO Delivers

Deliverable	Timeline
Knowledge audit & gap analysis	Weeks 1-4
KM strategy & platform selection	Weeks 4-8
Knowledge architecture & taxonomy	Weeks 8-12
Adoption programme & governance	Ongoing

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Typical Engagement Models

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Strategic: 1-2 days/week for KM strategy and governance

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Implementation: 3-4 days/week for platform deployment

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Advisory: Half day/week for knowledge culture and best practices

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

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

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

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