Part-Time CMO
Flexible marketing leadership for growing UK businesses
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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
What is a Part-Time CMO?
Quick Definition
A Part-Time CMO is a senior marketing executive who works with your business on a reduced schedule—typically 1-3 days per week. Also known as a Fractional CMO, this model provides strategic marketing leadership without the full-time salary commitment, making CMO-level expertise accessible to growing businesses.
Part-Time CMO vs Full-Time
Part-time CMO arrangements have grown 200% since 2020 as businesses recognise they need marketing strategy, not just execution. A part-time CMO brings the same expertise as a full-time hire but at 40-60% of the cost, while offering flexibility to scale up as needs evolve.
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Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
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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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Calculate Your Potential Income
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Most part-time CMO engagements are 1-3 days per week. 2 days is most common—enough for strategic impact without over-commitment.
Industry Resources & Authority Links
Related Pages
The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 CMO Market Snapshot
💰 CMO Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK CMO roles.
