Interim CPO Recruitment Agency

Interim CPO Recruitment Agency

Expert interim CPO recruitment and interim Chief Product Officer recruitment. Find product leaders for transformation projects fast.

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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What type of CPO do you need?

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📅Updated 14 Feb 2026
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£850-1450
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 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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Leading **interim CPO recruitment** specialists delivering Chief Product Officers for critical projects. Our **interim Chief Product Officer recruitment** service connects you with experienced product leaders in 2-4 weeks.

As a specialist **CPO recruitment agency**, we understand the urgency of interim placements. Whether covering maternity leave, leading transformation, or bridging to permanent hire, we deliver exceptional interim CPOs.

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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%

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

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 CPO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

£950
£800Avg: £950£1400
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Interim CPO recruitment finds temporary Chief Product Officers for fixed-term engagements. Interim Chief Product Officer recruitment typically covers product transformation, launches, or leadership gaps.

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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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Platform Stats

213+
Jobs Listed
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Fractional Client
£1,000+
Avg Day Rate
15+
Years Experience

Founder's background

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📊 CPO Market Snapshot

Demand Index+25% YoY
Day Rate£1,000-1,500
Avg Placement4-6 weeks

💰 CPO Day Rates

£1,000-1,500per day
JuniorMidSenior

Based on 2026 market data for UK CPO roles.

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Why Fractional CPO?

50-65% cost savings
No long-term commitment
Senior expertise on demand
Flexible 1-3 days/week

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💡 Key Skills

Product Strategy
User Research
Roadmap
Analytics

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