Fractional CMO / Part-Time Marketing Director — London
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RemoteFractional Quest
London, England£800-£1,400/day
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Part-Time CMO Jobs UK
Find part-time CMO and fractional Marketing Director roles across the UK. Portfolio marketing leadership positions, 1-3 days per week, day rates from £600-£1,400.
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£900
£600Avg: £900£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
£4,500
Monthly
£19,485
Annual
£216,000
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CMO UK average day rate: £900.
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 CMOs
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The UK Part-Time CMO Market
The part-time CMO model (also known as fractional CMO or part-time Chief Marketing Officer) has grown significantly as companies recognise they can access senior marketing leadership without the full-time cost.
This creates opportunities for experienced marketing professionals to build portfolio careers as a part-time CMO.
UK Market Context: According to the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), demand for senior marketing talent has grown 180% since 2020. As Marketing Week reports, the part-time CMO model is now mainstream.
Unlike interim CMO roles which are full-time for a fixed period, part-time CMO positions offer ongoing engagement typically 1-3 days per week.
Many fractional CMOs work with multiple clients simultaneously, building a portfolio of part-time Chief Marketing Officer engagements.
Part-Time CMO Skills & Expertise
Strategic Marketing
- ✓ Brand strategy & positioning
- ✓ Go-to-market planning
- ✓ Marketing team leadership
Digital & Growth
- ✓ Performance marketing
- ✓ Marketing automation
- ✓ Analytics & attribution
Content & Brand
- ✓ Content strategy
- ✓ PR & communications
- ✓ Creative direction
Commercial
- ✓ Marketing ROI
- ✓ Budget management
- ✓ Agency relationships
Who Hires Part-Time CMOs?
- SMEs (£2-20m revenue) - Companies needing strategic part-time CMO leadership without full-time cost
- Startups - Seed to Series B companies building brand and go-to-market strategy
- Scale-ups - Fast-growing companies scaling marketing operations
- PE portfolio companies - Businesses needing marketing transformation and value creation
- Family businesses - Professionalising marketing operations with experienced leadership
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£1,000
4 days
48 weeks
Gross Annual: £192,000
Inside IR35
Umbrella company or deemed employment
- Gross Revenue
- £192,000
- Employer's NI
- -£11,261
- Income Tax
- -£57,648
- Employee NI
- -£5,409
Take-Home Pay
£116,482
Outside IR35
Limited company - salary + dividends
- Company Revenue
- £192,000
- Corporation Tax
- -£46,754
- Dividend Tax
- -£38,948
Take-Home Pay
£103,298
Being Outside IR35 Saves You
-£13,184
per year (-11.3% more)
BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35
FAQ
Common Questions About Part-Time CMO Jobs UK
A part-time CMO in the UK typically costs £3,000-£6,000 per month or £600-£1,400 per day, depending on experience level and sector. Entry-level part-time CMOs charge £600-£900/day, senior part-time CMOs charge £900-£1,200/day, and premium B2B SaaS/VC-backed part-time CMOs charge £1,200-£1,400/day. This represents 45-65% savings compared to a full-time CMO hire (£150,000-£250,000+ annually).
A part-time CMO (also called fractional CMO) is a Chief Marketing Officer who works with companies 1-3 days per week on an ongoing basis. This model provides senior marketing leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.
Part-time CMO day rates in the UK typically range from £600-£1,400 per day. Entry-level roles start at £600-£900/day, senior roles command £900-£1,200/day. For a 2-day per week engagement, annual costs are £60,000-£145,000 - significantly less than a full-time CMO package.
Most part-time CMO roles involve 1-3 days per week, with 2 days being most common. Many CMOs work with multiple clients to build a portfolio career.
The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Part-time CMO' emphasizes the reduced hours, while 'fractional CMO' emphasizes the shared/portfolio nature. Both refer to senior marketing leaders working less than full-time.
SMEs, startups, scale-ups, and PE portfolio companies commonly hire part-time CMOs. They get experienced marketing leadership at a fraction of full-time cost - ideal for companies needing strategic marketing guidance.
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
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