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Four tiers of engagement — from a fixed-fee diagnostic to a full transformation programme. Every option is faster, more flexible, and more cost-effective than a full-time hire.

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Leadership Services operates on a simple, four-tier model. Each tier is designed as a natural entry point — and a natural stepping stone to the next. You can start with one and stay there, or progress through the tiers as your business needs evolve.

Our Four Tiers

Tier 1

Diagnostic

Know the problem before you buy the solution.

£3,500–£7,500

fixed fee · 2–4 weeks

A fixed-price, time-limited audit delivered by a senior fractional director. Structured assessment across a specific functional domain — finance, technology, commercial, or leadership.

Includes

Leadership Readiness Audit — £3,500
Finance & Investor-Readiness Audit — £4,500
Growth & Revenue Audit — £4,500
Digital & Technology Audit — £5,000

Right for

Businesses that want to understand the problem precisely before committing to an ongoing engagement. Also ideal as a first step for businesses that suspect they may need fractional leadership but want evidence before committing.

Not for

Businesses that already have a clear diagnosis and need an experienced director to start executing immediately.

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Fractional Director

Board-level leadership, accountability, and outcomes — without the full-time salary.

£1,795–£6,000

per month · No minimum term — typically 6–24 months

An experienced fractional director deployed to your business on a flexible, part-time basis. Typically 1–4 days per month, scaled to your specific need. The core Leadership Services model — used by the majority of clients.

Right for

Businesses that need ongoing, embedded senior leadership in one specific function. The core model — used by the majority of Leadership Services clients.

Not for

Businesses that need senior leadership across multiple functions simultaneously and want a coordinated, programme-managed approach — see Tier 3.

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Tier 3

Transformation Directorate

Multi-director team. Single managed programme. Coordinated transformation.

£4,500–£12,000

per month · 3, 6, or 12-month programme terms

Two to four fractional directors deployed as a single, coordinated programme — with joint planning, shared client intelligence, and programme-level accountability.

Right for

Businesses undertaking a transformation that requires aligned leadership across more than one function simultaneously. Typically businesses in active growth, restructure, or exit preparation.

Not for

Businesses that only need one function addressed, or businesses at too early a stage to benefit from multi-director coordination.

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Tier 4

Sector Programme

A named transformation programme with a defined outcome — built for your business type.

£4,000–£10,500

per month · 4–18 months depending on programme

A packaged transformation programme — Scale Ready, Exit Accelerator, Digital Lift, People First, or Revenue Engine — delivered by a coordinated team with clear outcomes for each phase.

Right for

Businesses with a clearly defined transformation need that maps to one of the named programmes — or that want the structure and accountability of a named outcome.

Not for

Businesses that need highly customised multi-function transformation not covered by the named programmes — see Tier 3, Transformation Directorate.

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What would the equivalent full-time leadership cost?

Role	Full-Time Annual Cost	Fractional Equivalent
Full-time CFO	£130,000–£200,000 + NI + benefits	£1,795–£6,000/month
Full-time CTO	£120,000–£180,000 + NI + benefits	£2,500–£6,000/month
Full-time CMO	£110,000–£170,000 + NI + benefits	£1,795–£5,500/month
Full-time COO	£120,000–£180,000 + NI + benefits	£2,500–£6,000/month

All Leadership Services engagements include no recruitment fees, no long-term contracts beyond agreed programme terms, and no employer National Insurance, pension, or benefits costs. The figures shown are typical UK ranges.

Pricing questions

How much does a fractional director cost in the UK?

Fractional director fees at Leadership Services range from £1,795 to £6,000 per month depending on the role, seniority, and time commitment (typically 1–4 days a week). A diagnostic engagement is £3,500–£7,500 as a fixed fee. A full transformation directorate (multiple directors as one team) runs £4,500–£12,000 per month.

Is there a minimum term?

No. Our standard fractional director engagement has no minimum term, though most clients stay 6–24 months. Programme-based engagements (transformation directorate, sector programmes) have a defined term of 3–18 months because they deliver a specific named outcome.

Are there recruitment fees?

No. We are not a recruiter. We are a directorate that places experienced executives into your business as a service. Our fees are the monthly engagement fee — nothing else.

How does this compare to hiring a full-time CFO, CIO or CMO?

A full-time UK C-suite hire typically costs £130,000–£200,000 in salary plus benefits, recruitment fees, and on-costs (often £250k+ all-in). A fractional equivalent at Leadership Services starts at £1,795/month with no recruitment fee and no long-term commitment.

What if I am not sure what I need yet?

Start with a Diagnostic. It is a 2–4 week fixed-fee engagement (£3,500–£7,500) that surfaces the actual problem, the priorities, and the right shape of leadership response. Many clients then continue into a fractional placement; some do not need to.

Do you work across all UK regions?

Yes. Our directors work with businesses across the UK — hybrid by default, with in-person time as the engagement requires. Most placements involve 1–2 on-site days per week and the rest remote.

Which tier is right for you?

If…

You know something is wrong but are not sure exactly what — or where to start.

Then →

Start with Tier 1: a Diagnostic Audit. Fixed fee, clear output, specific recommendation. Most clients know exactly what they need within four weeks.

If…

You have a clear, specific functional gap — finance, marketing, technology, operations, HR — and need a senior director to fill it on an ongoing basis.

Then →

Tier 2: Fractional Director. The core model. Start within five business days, no minimum term, scale up or down as needed.

If…

You are running a transformation that needs aligned leadership across more than one function at the same time.

Then →

Tier 3: Transformation Directorate. A coordinated multi-director team with a single point of accountability.

If…

Your business is preparing for a major commercial milestone — scale, exit, digital lift, people overhaul, revenue rebuild — and you want a programme with a named outcome.

Then →

Tier 4: Sector Programme. One of our five named transformation programmes.

Not sure where to start?

A 15-minute discovery call will tell you which tier is right for your business — at no cost and with no commitment.

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