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Part-Time CISO Jobs UK

Find part-time and flexible CISO positions across the UK.

£900-1,550
Day Rate
4-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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£900-1550
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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Est. April 2026
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Key Takeaways

  • 1Fractional CISOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
  • 2UK day rates range from £900 to £1550, 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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Cybersecurity & risk

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Quick adjust:£900 - £1550 typical range
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Industry Benchmarks

FTSE 250 Average:£1560/day
Scale-up/PE-backed:£1300/day
SME/Growth stage:£1105/day

Source: Robert Walters UK 2026, REC Freelancer Rates

Your rate (£1300/day) is at market average
Your Day Rate
£1,300/day
2 days per week
Full-Time Equivalent
£841/day
(£185,000 ÷ 220 days)
Weekly Earnings
£2,600
(48% more efficient)
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%
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Part-Time CISO Jobs UK

Part-time CISO roles offer cybersecurity leaders ongoing strategic engagements. Particularly suited to SMEs and scale-ups that need senior security governance but cannot justify a full-time CISO salary of £150,000-£250,000.

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Available Opportunities

Day Rates & Arrangements

ArrangementDay RateTypical Commitment
1 day/week£1,000 - £1,500Ongoing
2 days/week£950 - £1,4006+ months
vCISO Retainer£3,000 - £7,000/month12+ months
Compliance Programme£1,100 - £1,6006-12 months
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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Interactive comparison across C-suite roles

EA→
£200 - £400/day
Avg: £300

C-suite administrative support

CFO→
£800 - £1500/day
Avg: £1100

Financial strategy & reporting

CTO→
£900 - £1600/day
Avg: £1200

Technology leadership & architecture

CMO→
£750 - £1400/day
Avg: £1000

Marketing strategy & growth

COO→
£800 - £1400/day
Avg: £1050

Operations & scaling

CDO→
£900 - £1450/day
Avg: £1150

Data strategy & analytics

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£900 - £1550/day
Avg: £1200

Cybersecurity & risk management

Rate Range
Average
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Sources:Robert Walters UK Salary Survey 2026,ICAEW Financial Leadership,CIPD Executive Insights

Rates based on London market data and may vary by region, experience, and sector complexity.

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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.

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Fractional CISO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

£1,350
£1000Avg: £1350£2000
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
£6,750
Monthly
£29,228
Annual
£324,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CISO UK average day rate: £1350.

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

Look for CISOs with recognised certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CISA. Experience with relevant frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2) matters. For regulated industries, specific compliance experience (FCA, GDPR, PCI-DSS) is essential.

Sources:
(ISC)² Security Research, NCSC Guidance
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External Resources

Industry Resources & Authority Links

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BBC: Rise of Fractional Work

BBC analysis of fractional executive market growth

www.bbc.co.uk

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UK Government Digital Service

Government digital and security standards

www.gov.uk

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NCSC Guidance

National Cyber Security Centre advice and best practices

www.ncsc.gov.uk

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ISACA Resources

Information systems audit and cybersecurity governance

www.isaca.org

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ISC2

International cybersecurity certification and training

www.isc2.org

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BCS Certifications

British Computer Society IT security qualifications

www.bcs.org

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Gartner

Technology research and security advisory

www.gartner.com

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Wikipedia: Fractional Work

Background on fractional employment models

en.wikipedia.org

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HBR: Leadership

Harvard Business Review on security leadership

hbr.org

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BBC: UK Job Market 2026

UK employment trends and security hiring

www.bbc.co.uk

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Forrester Research

Security strategy and risk management analysis

www.forrester.com

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Computer Weekly

IT security news and CISO leadership insights

www.computerweekly.com

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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

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growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

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