Industries We Work With
Fractional directors who have already worked in your sector, drawn from our bench of 500+ senior UK leaders.
Leadership Services provides fractional and part-time C-suite directors to UK scale-ups and SMEs in 11 core industries. Each industry page explains the challenges we see in that sector, which roles make the most difference, the directors on our bench with relevant experience, and real case studies. Engagements start from £1,795 per month, usually within one week.
Choose Your Industry
Financial Services & Insurance
Lenders, insurers, brokers, asset managers and fintech scale-ups working under FCA rules.
View industry →Retail & E-commerce
Multi-channel retailers, consumer brands and online marketplaces scaling through peak.
View industry →Logistics & Supply Chain
3PLs, freight, fleet and distribution businesses where margin lives in utilisation.
View industry →Healthcare & Life Sciences
Private providers, care groups, digital health, medtech and pharma businesses.
View industry →Charities & Not-for-Profit
Charities, social enterprises and membership bodies answering to trustees.
View industry →Construction & Property
Contractors, specialist subcontractors, developers, FM and proptech firms.
View industry →Hospitality, Leisure & Travel
Restaurant groups, hotels, fitness, attractions and travel businesses.
View industry →Telecoms & Media
Altnets, ISPs, MSPs, publishers, agencies and media groups.
View industry →Manufacturing & Engineering
Manufacturers and engineering firms — including our former Bailey & Associates IT practice.
View industry →Professional Services
Law firms, consultancies, accountants, recruiters and agencies.
View industry →Technology & SaaS
SaaS, software and tech-enabled scale-ups preparing for the next round or exit.
View industry →By Situation
Some briefs are defined more by stage and ownership than by sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries does Leadership Services work with?
We place fractional directors across 11 core industries: Financial Services & Insurance, Retail & E-commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Charities & Not-for-Profit, Construction & Property, Hospitality, Leisure & Travel, Telecoms & Media, Manufacturing & Engineering, Professional Services, Technology & SaaS. Our wider bench of 500+ senior directors covers more than 25 UK sectors, so if yours is not listed we can usually still match you with someone who has worked in it.
Do I need a director with experience in my industry?
For finance, operations and technology roles, sector experience shortens the learning curve considerably: the director already knows the regulation, the systems and the commercial levers. For some roles, such as a fractional HR or marketing director, the right stage of growth can matter as much as the sector. We tell you honestly which matters more for your brief.
How much does a fractional director cost?
Engagements start from £1,795 per month, depending on the role and the number of days a month. There is no recruitment fee and no long-term tie-in, and most directors can start within one week.
Do you work with scale-ups or start-ups?
Mainly scale-ups: businesses that are growing quickly and need board-level capability before they can justify full-time hires. We also support established SMEs and PE-backed portfolio companies.
Don't see your industry?
Our bench covers more than 25 UK sectors. Tell us about your business and we'll match you with a director who has been there, usually the same working day.