900-1400 GBP for experience leadership.

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Interim CXO Jobs UK

Interim experience leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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+

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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 CXO Roles

Quick Definition

Interim CXOs provide full-time CX leadership. Typical engagements run 6-12 months with day rates from 900-1400 GBP.

Typical Requirements

Area	Requirement
Experience	15+ years CX leadership
Track Record	NPS improvement, journey design
Skills	CX strategy, measurement

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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%

Interim CXO Jobs UK

Interim C-suite executives (CXOs) provide senior leadership across all executive functions during transitions, transformations, and growth periods. The UK interim executive market offers experienced leaders for any C-level role.

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

Role Level	Day Rate	Typical
CEO/CFO/CTO	£1,200-£1,800/day	£1,500
COO/CMO/CRO	£1,000-£1,500/day	£1,250
Specialist C-Suite	£900-£1,300/day	£1,100

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Common Interim CXO Engagements

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Leadership vacuum: Cover gaps while permanent hires are recruited

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Transformation: Lead major change programmes with experienced hands

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M&A integration: Drive post-acquisition integration and value creation

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Turnaround: Stabilise and restructure underperforming businesses

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Scale-up: Provide growth-stage leadership and governance

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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

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 CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

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. 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.

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