Process audit improvement priorities and automation roadmap.

Hire a Fractional CPO

Complete guide to hiring fractional process leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CPOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £850 to £1450, 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 CPO when building process capabilities without full-time overhead. Ideal for companies undertaking operational transformation or implementing BPM.

What to Look For

Look for candidates with BPM leadership experience. Key qualities include Lean Six Sigma expertise process automation knowledge change management skills and continuous improvement track record.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria	Assess	Red Flags
Methodology	Lean Six Sigma	No formal training
Automation	RPA BPM tools	Manual only
Results	Efficiency gains	No metrics
Change	Adoption success	Top-down mandates

Interview Questions

Key questions: What process transformations have you led? What efficiency gains have you delivered? What BPM tools do you use? How do you drive adoption?

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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 CPO (Chief Process Officer)

A fractional Chief Process Officer provides expert operational process leadership to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and implement continuous improvement programmes without full-time executive costs.

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Why Hire a Fractional CPO?

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Operational efficiency: Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks

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Cost reduction: Lean and Six Sigma methodologies reduce waste

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Digital transformation: Automate and digitise manual processes

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Scalability: Build processes that support 10x growth

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What a Fractional CPO Delivers

Deliverable	Timeline
Process audit & mapping	Weeks 1-4
Improvement priorities & business cases	Weeks 4-8
Process redesign & automation	Weeks 8-16
Continuous improvement framework	Ongoing

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Typical Engagement Models

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Strategic: 1-2 days/week for process governance

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Transformation: 3-4 days/week for major process redesign

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Certification: 2-3 days/week for ISO/quality certification

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£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 CPO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£950

£800Avg: £950£1400

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,750

Monthly

£20,568

Annual

£228,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CPO UK average day rate: £950.

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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