Interim Product Leadership

Interim CPO Jobs UK

Find interim CPO and interim Product Director roles across the UK. Premium interim product leadership positions with day rates from £900-£1,300.

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Interim CPO Rates

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Your Day Rate

£1,000

£800Avg: £1000£1400

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. CPO 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.

The UK Interim CPO Market

The interim CPO market in the UK has grown as companies navigate product pivots, launches, and transformations. Experienced interim product leaders bring immediate impact to complex product challenges.

Unlike fractional CPO roles, interim positions are typically full-time assignments lasting 6-12 months, ideal for intensive product transformations.

When Companies Need Interim CPOs

Product pivots - Major strategic direction changes
Platform launches - New product development
Scale-up challenges - Building product teams and processes
Post-acquisition - Product integration and rationalization
Leadership gaps - Covering departures during recruitment

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Day Rate

£1,100

Days Per Week

4 days

Weeks Per Year

48 weeks

Gross Annual: £211,200

Inside IR35

Umbrella company or deemed employment

Gross Revenue: £211,200
Employer's NI: -£13,910
Income Tax: -£64,663
Employee NI: -£5,721

Take-Home Pay

£125,705

Outside IR35

Limited company - salary + dividends

Company Revenue: £211,200
Corporation Tax: -£51,842
Dividend Tax: -£44,501

Take-Home Pay

£111,857

Being Outside IR35 Saves You

-£13,848

per year (-11.0% more)

BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35

FAQ

Common Questions About Interim CPO Jobs UK

An interim CPO is a temporary Chief Product Officer who provides senior product leadership during transitions, pivots, or gaps in permanent leadership. Unlike fractional CPOs who work part-time ongoing, interim CPOs typically work full-time for a defined period (6-12 months).

Interim CPO day rates in the UK typically range from £900-£1,300 per day, depending on company size, sector, and complexity. B2B SaaS and fintech expertise command premium rates.

Most interim CPO assignments last 6-12 months, covering product pivots, launches, or leadership transitions. Complex transformations may extend longer.

Interim CPOs typically work full-time for a fixed period, while fractional CPOs work part-time (1-3 days/week) on an ongoing basis. Interim roles suit major product transformations or launches.

Most interim CPOs have 12+ years of product experience including prior CPO/VP Product roles. Technical background, agile expertise, and demonstrable product success are highly valued.

Meet the Expert

Written by a Practicing Fractional Executive

Dan Keegan

Founder & Fractional GTM Expert

With over 15 years of experience in executive leadership, go-to-market strategy, and business development, Dan brings real-world fractional expertise to help professionals navigate the executive job market.

Dan founded Fractional Quest after working as a fractional executive himself, understanding firsthand the challenges of finding quality opportunities and the value fractional leaders bring to growing businesses.

15+ Years Executive ExperienceFractional GTMStrategy & Growth

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Prior executive experience includes

SONY

Sony

Orange

H3G

Hutchison

Current fractional client

OneUp Productions

Gaming & Esports Production

Fractional GTM Lead

New Markets Entered

GTM

Strategy Delivered

2-3

Days Per Week

The Challenge

OneUp Productions needed to expand into new international markets but lacked the in-house expertise for go-to-market strategy. They needed senior GTM leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire.