Fractional Head of Quality (Apprenticeships)
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AiCore
United Kingdom
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Part-Time Operations Leadership
Part-Time COO Jobs UK
Find part-time COO and fractional Operations Director roles across the UK. Portfolio operations leadership positions, 1-3 days per week, day rates from £900-£1,300.
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Updated 23 December 2025
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£950
£750Avg: £950£1400
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
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Weekly
£4,750
Monthly
£20,568
Annual
£228,000
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. COO UK average day rate: £950.
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 COOs
AiCore
The UK Part-Time COO Market
The part-time COO model (also known as fractional COO) has become increasingly popular as companies recognise they can access senior operations leadership without the full-time cost. This creates opportunities for experienced operations professionals to build portfolio careers.
Unlike interim COO roles which are full-time for a fixed period, part-time COO positions offer ongoing engagement typically 1-3 days per week. Many fractional COOs work with multiple clients simultaneously.
Who Hires Part-Time COOs?
- SMEs - Companies needing strategic operations leadership
- Startups - Companies building operational foundations
- Scale-ups - Fast-growing companies scaling operations
- PE portfolio companies - Businesses needing operational transformation
- Family businesses - Professionalising operations
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£1,050
4 days
48 weeks
Gross Annual: £201,600
Inside IR35
Umbrella company or deemed employment
- Gross Revenue
- £201,600
- Employer's NI
- -£12,586
- Income Tax
- -£61,155
- Employee NI
- -£5,565
Take-Home Pay
£121,094
Outside IR35
Limited company - salary + dividends
- Company Revenue
- £201,600
- Corporation Tax
- -£49,298
- Dividend Tax
- -£41,725
Take-Home Pay
£107,577
Being Outside IR35 Saves You
-£13,516
per year (-11.2% more)
BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35
FAQ
Common Questions About Part-Time COO Jobs UK
A part-time COO (also called fractional COO) is a Chief Operating Officer who works with companies 1-3 days per week on an ongoing basis. This model provides senior operations leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.
Part-time COO day rates in the UK typically range from £900-£1,300 per day. For a 2-day per week engagement, annual costs are £90,000-£130,000 - significantly less than a full-time COO package.
Most part-time COO roles involve 1-3 days per week, with 2 days being most common. Many COOs work with multiple clients to build a portfolio career.
The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Part-time COO' emphasizes the reduced hours, while 'fractional COO' emphasizes the shared/portfolio nature. Both refer to senior operations leaders working less than full-time.
SMEs, startups, scale-ups, and PE portfolio companies commonly hire part-time COOs. They get experienced operations leadership at a fraction of full-time cost - ideal for companies needing strategic operational 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