Part-Time Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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Exec Capital
London
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Part-Time CEO Jobs UK
Find part-time CEO and fractional Chief Executive roles across the UK. Portfolio executive leadership positions, 1-3 days per week, day rates from £1,200-£2,000.
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£1500
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£1,200
£900Avg: £1200£1800
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
£6,000
Monthly
£25,980
Annual
£288,000
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CEO UK average day rate: £1200.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
Who's Hiring
UK Companies Hiring Part-Time CEOs
A2 Dominion GroupCell and Gene Therapy CatapultChapter 2Exec CapitalFirst MileHoulihan LokeyJupiter Asset ManagementSimmons & Simmons
The UK Part-Time CEO Market
The part-time CEO model (also known as fractional CEO) has emerged as PE firms and investors seek experienced executive leadership for portfolio companies without full-time cost. This creates opportunities for seasoned executives to build portfolio careers.
Unlike interim CEO roles which are full-time for a fixed period, part-time CEO positions offer ongoing engagement typically 1-3 days per week. Many fractional CEOs work with multiple portfolio companies.
Who Hires Part-Time CEOs?
- PE portfolio companies - Leadership for value creation
- Family businesses - Professionalising management
- Investor-backed startups - Experienced guidance during growth
- SMEs - Strategic leadership without full-time cost
- Turnaround situations - Ongoing oversight during recovery
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£1,500
4 days
48 weeks
Gross Annual: £288,000
Inside IR35
Umbrella company or deemed employment
- Gross Revenue
- £288,000
- Employer's NI
- -£24,509
- Income Tax
- -£92,726
- Employee NI
- -£6,968
Take-Home Pay
£162,597
Outside IR35
Limited company - salary + dividends
- Company Revenue
- £288,000
- Corporation Tax
- -£68,108
- Dividend Tax
- -£68,322
Take-Home Pay
£148,571
Being Outside IR35 Saves You
-£14,026
per year (-8.6% more)
BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35
FAQ
Common Questions About Part-Time CEO Jobs UK
A part-time CEO (also called fractional CEO) is a Chief Executive Officer who works with companies 1-3 days per week on an ongoing basis. This model provides senior executive leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.
Part-time CEO day rates in the UK typically range from £1,200-£2,000 per day. For a 2-day per week engagement, annual costs are £120,000-£200,000 - significantly less than a full-time CEO package.
Most part-time CEO roles involve 1-3 days per week, with 2 days being common for smaller companies. Many CEOs work with multiple portfolio companies.
The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Part-time CEO' emphasizes the reduced hours, while 'fractional CEO' emphasizes the shared/portfolio nature. Both refer to senior executives working less than full-time.
PE portfolio companies, family businesses, SMEs, and investor-backed startups commonly hire part-time CEOs. They get experienced executive leadership at a fraction of full-time cost.
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
Prior executive experience includes
SONY
SonyO
OrangeH3G
HutchisonCurrent fractional client
1U
OneUp Productions1U
OneUp Productions
Gaming & Esports Production
Fractional GTM Lead3
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.
Our Approach
Engaged as Fractional GTM Lead to develop and execute market expansion strategy, working 2-3 days per week alongside the existing leadership team.
Cost Effective
Senior GTM expertise at a fraction of full-time hire cost
Immediate Impact
Hit the ground running with proven playbooks
Flexible Scale
Adjusted involvement as needs evolved
Fractional GTMMarket ExpansionGaming IndustryInternational Growth