Part-Time Strategy Leadership

Part-Time CSO Jobs UK

Find part-time CSO and fractional Strategy Director roles across the UK. Portfolio strategy leadership positions, 1-3 days per week, day rates from £900-£1,300.

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Part-Time CSO Rates

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Your Day Rate

£950

£750Avg: £950£1400

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

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 CSOs

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The UK Part-Time CSO Market

The part-time CSO model (also known as fractional CSO or fractional Strategy Director) has become increasingly popular as companies recognise they need senior strategy leadership without the full-time cost. This creates opportunities for experienced strategy professionals to build portfolio careers.

Unlike management consultants who deliver recommendations and leave, part-time CSOs provide ongoing strategic leadership typically 1-3 days per week. Many fractional strategy leaders work with multiple clients simultaneously, bringing cross-industry insights to each engagement.

Who Hires Part-Time CSOs?

Scale-ups - Companies needing strategic direction for growth
PE-backed businesses - Portfolio companies requiring value creation plans
SMEs - Businesses needing board-level strategy expertise
Companies in transition - M&A, pivots, market expansion
Family businesses - Professional strategy for generational transitions

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Day Rate

£1,100

Days Per Week

4 days

Weeks Per Year

48 weeks

Gross Annual: £211,200

Inside IR35

Umbrella company or deemed employment

Gross Revenue: £211,200
Employer's NI: -£13,910
Income Tax: -£64,663
Employee NI: -£5,721

Take-Home Pay

£125,705

Outside IR35

Limited company - salary + dividends

Company Revenue: £211,200
Corporation Tax: -£51,842
Dividend Tax: -£44,501

Take-Home Pay

£111,857

Being Outside IR35 Saves You

-£13,848

per year (-11.0% more)

BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35

FAQ

Common Questions About Part-Time CSO Jobs UK

A part-time CSO (also called fractional CSO or fractional Strategy Director) is a Chief Strategy Officer who works with companies 1-3 days per week on an ongoing basis. This model provides senior strategy leadership without the full-time commitment or cost.

Part-time CSO 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 CSO package.

A part-time CSO develops and oversees corporate strategy, identifies growth opportunities, leads strategic planning cycles, evaluates M&A targets, and ensures alignment between business units and long-term objectives. They bring board-level strategic thinking without the full-time overhead.

SMEs, scale-ups, PE-backed portfolio companies, and businesses undergoing transformation commonly hire part-time CSOs. They get experienced strategy leadership at a fraction of full-time cost - ideal for companies needing strategic direction during growth or pivots.

Unlike consultants who deliver reports and leave, a part-time CSO provides ongoing strategic leadership, typically 1-3 days per week. They attend board meetings, own the strategy function, and are accountable for execution - not just recommendations.

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

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Prior executive experience includes

SONY

Sony

Orange

H3G

Hutchison

Current fractional client

OneUp Productions

Gaming & Esports Production

Fractional GTM Lead

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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