What experience should an interim/part-time CMO have?

Look for CMOs with 10-15+ years marketing experience, previous CMO/Marketing Director roles, and demonstrable business impact (growth metrics, campaign ROI). Industry experience matters - B2B and B2C marketing require different skills.

Can an interim CMO manage our marketing agencies?

Yes, agency management is a core skill for interim CMOs. They can evaluate existing agency relationships, improve performance, negotiate contracts, and help decide when to bring capabilities in-house.

Whats the typical day rate for interim CMO roles?

UK interim CMO day rates range from £900-£1,500 depending on seniority, sector, and scope. Rates are typically higher for B2B technology, financial services, and other complex sectors.

How quickly can an interim CMO make an impact?

Most interim CMOs deliver visible improvements within 30-60 days: marketing audit, quick wins, team alignment. Strategic impact - like improved pipeline or brand repositioning - typically materialises over 3-6 months.

What experience should an interim/part-time CMO have?

Look for CMOs with 10-15+ years marketing experience, previous CMO/Marketing Director roles, and demonstrable business impact (growth metrics, campaign ROI). Industry experience matters - B2B and B2C marketing require different skills.

Can an interim CMO manage our marketing agencies?

Yes, agency management is a core skill for interim CMOs. They can evaluate existing agency relationships, improve performance, negotiate contracts, and help decide when to bring capabilities in-house.

Whats the typical day rate for interim CMO roles?

UK interim CMO day rates range from £900-£1,500 depending on seniority, sector, and scope. Rates are typically higher for B2B technology, financial services, and other complex sectors.

How quickly can an interim CMO make an impact?

Most interim CMOs deliver visible improvements within 30-60 days: marketing audit, quick wins, team alignment. Strategic impact - like improved pipeline or brand repositioning - typically materialises over 3-6 months.

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Interim CMO Jobs UK

Find interim and contract CMO positions across the UK. Full-time temporary marketing leadership, £900-£1,500/day.

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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£750-1400

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50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CMOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £750 to £1400, 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 CMO Opportunities

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£260k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£96k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£164k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

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Interim CMO Jobs UK

Interim CMO roles offer marketing leaders high-impact engagements during brand transformations, product launches, or leadership transitions. Demand is strong across B2B, B2C, and DTC sectors.

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Available Opportunities

Typical [Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates")

Engagement Type	Day Rate	Duration
Brand Transformation	£1,000 - £1,600	6-12 months
Product Launch	£900 - £1,400	3-6 months
Growth Marketing	£1,000 - £1,500	4-8 months
Team Building	£900 - £1,300	3-6 months

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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

CMOThis Role£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

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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.

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Fractional CMO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£900

£600Avg: £900£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,500

Monthly

£19,485

Annual

£216,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CMO UK average day rate: £900.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

An interim CMO in the UK typically costs £6,000-£12,000 per week or £900-£1,500 per day for full-time temporary assignments. This is higher than fractional CMO rates (£600-£1,400/day) because interim CMOs work full-time and often on transformational projects. A 3-month interim engagement typically costs £72,000-£144,000.