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Hire a Fractional CLO

Complete guide to hiring fractional learning 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 CLO when building learning capabilities without full-time overhead. Ideal for companies undergoing transformation needing upskilling or building L&D programs.

What to Look For

Look for candidates with L&D leadership experience. Key qualities include training program development LMS expertise learning culture building and business outcome alignment.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria	Assess	Red Flags
Programs	Built L&D initiatives	Vendor management only
Technology	LMS expertise	No digital
Culture	Learning culture	Compliance only
Business	L&D to outcomes	Training for training sake

Interview Questions

Key questions: What learning programs have you built? How do you measure learning effectiveness? What LMS platforms do you recommend? How do you build learning culture?

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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 CLO (Chief Learning Officer)

A fractional Chief Learning Officer brings strategic L&D leadership to develop your workforce capabilities, build learning cultures, and implement modern learning technologies at a fraction of permanent hire costs.

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Why Hire a Fractional CLO?

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Capability building: Accelerate workforce skills development strategically

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Learning technology: Implement LMS/LXP platforms with expert guidance

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ROI-focused: Measure and demonstrate learning impact on business outcomes

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Culture transformation: Build a continuous learning culture at scale

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What a Fractional CLO Delivers

Deliverable	Timeline
Skills gap analysis & L&D strategy	Weeks 1-4
Learning platform selection & implementation	Weeks 4-10
Programme design & content development	Weeks 8-16
Measurement framework & ROI reporting	Ongoing

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Typical Engagement Models

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Strategic: 1-2 days/week for L&D strategy and governance

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Transformation: 3-4 days/week for learning platform implementation

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Advisory: Half day/week for executive coaching and L&D guidance

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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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