Interim CAO Admin Jobs UK

Interim CAO Admin Jobs UK

Interim administrative leadership

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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📅Updated 1 Feb 2026
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£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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500+
UK Placements
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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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Interim CAO Admin Roles

Quick Definition

Interim CAOs provide full-time administrative leadership during transitions. Typical engagements run 6-12 months with day rates from 800-1200 GBP.

UK Interim CAO Market

UK interim CAO demand comes from companies in operational transition. Organizations seek administrative expertise during change.

Typical Requirements

AreaRequirement
Experience15+ years operations leadership
Track RecordAdministrative transformation
SkillsOperations, facilities, process
AvailabilityFull-time interim commitment
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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%
saved
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Jobs UK

The interim Chief Administrative Officer provides operational and administrative leadership, managing business services, facilities, and corporate functions. [Day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") range from £800-£1,200.

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Interim CAO Day Rates

SectorDay RateTypical
Enterprise£950-£1,300/day£1,100
Professional Services£850-£1,200/day£1,050
Healthcare£900-£1,200/day£1,050
Non-Profit£700-£1,000/day£850
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Key Responsibilities

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Business operations and corporate services management

Facilities, procurement, and vendor management

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Corporate governance and compliance coordination

Cross-functional programme management

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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

AspectFractionalInterimFull-Time
Time Commitment1-3 days/week4-5 days/week5 days/week
DurationOngoing/flexible3-12 monthsPermanent
Annual Cost£50-150k£150-300k£200-400k+
Best ForSMEs, startups, scale-upsCrisis, transitionsLarge 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

£1,000
£750Avg: £1000£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

An interim CAO provides full-time administrative and operations leadership.

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The Fractional Executive Trend

Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership

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78%

of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction

Source: Harvard Business Review
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50-70%

cost savings compared to full-time executive hires for SMEs

Source: Forbes
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3x

growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

Source: LinkedIn Economic Graph
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot

Demand Index+15% YoY
Day Rate£800-1,400
Avg Placement4-8 weeks

💰 Exec Day Rates

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50-65% cost savings
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Senior expertise on demand
Flexible 1-3 days/week

🏢 Top Industries

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💡 Key Skills

Strategy
Leadership
Operations

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