Part-Time CAIO Jobs UK
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Part-Time CAIO Jobs UK

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

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Β£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
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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 Β£800 to Β£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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Part-Time CAIO Roles

Quick Definition

Part-time CAIOs provide AI leadership on a flexible schedule. Typical 2-4 days per month with day rates from 1200-1800 GBP.

Typical Requirements

AreaRequirement
Experience15+ years AI and ML
Track RecordAI implementation
Availability2-4 days per month
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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time ExecutiveΒ£286k/year
Salary + Benefits + Overhead
Fractional ExecutiveΒ£106k/year
1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

Β£180k+

63%
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%
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Part-Time Chief AI Officer Jobs UK

Part-time CAIO roles offer experienced AI executives the flexibility to provide strategic leadership across multiple organisations. These positions typically involve 1-3 days per week, allowing professionals to build a portfolio career in AI leadership.

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Benefits of Part-Time CAIO Work

For Executives:

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Build a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors

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Higher effective [day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates") than full-time employment

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Greater autonomy and work-life balance

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Exposure to varied AI challenges and technologies

For Businesses:

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Access senior AI talent at a fraction of full-time cost

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Fresh perspectives from cross-industry experience

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Flexible scaling of AI leadership as needs evolve

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No long-term employment commitments or benefits costs

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Typical Part-Time CAIO Arrangements

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1 day/week: Strategic advisory, board reporting, AI governance

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2 days/week: Active programme oversight, team mentoring, vendor management

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3 days/week: Hands-on leadership, team building, transformation delivery

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Available Part-Time CAIO Positions

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis RoleΒ£800 - Β£1500/day
Β£1100
CTOΒ£900 - Β£1600/day
Β£1200
CMOΒ£750 - Β£1400/day
Β£1000
COOΒ£800 - Β£1400/day
Β£1050
CDOΒ£900 - Β£1450/day
Β£1150
CISOΒ£900 - Β£1550/day
Β£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 CostΒ£50-150kΒ£150-300kΒ£200-400k+
Best ForSMEs, startups, scale-upsCrisis, transitionsLarge enterprises
Flexibilityβ˜…β˜…β˜… Highβ˜…β˜…β˜† Mediumβ˜…β˜†β˜† 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

Β£1,000
Β£750Avg: Β£1000Β£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
Β£5,000
Monthly
Β£21,650
Annual
Β£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: Β£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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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

AI leadership on a flexible schedule including strategy and oversight.

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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

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50-70%

cost savings compared to full-time executive hires for SMEs

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growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

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Platform Stats

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

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πŸ“Š Exec Market Snapshot

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

πŸ’° Exec Day Rates

Β£800-1,400per day
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