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Fractional CTO · UK

Senior technical leadership, without the full-time hire

Strategy, architecture and hiring guidance from an experienced CTO on a part-time basis, for companies that need the seniority but not the salary.

Part of our Software Consulting services

What we do

The full scope, in one team

  • Technology strategy & roadmap
  • Architecture oversight
  • Engineering hiring & team structure
  • Vendor & delivery management
  • Board-level technical reporting
  • Cross-industry best practice

Expert Technology Leadership Without Full-Time Costs

Building custom software products, web apps and mobile apps can feel like an uphill struggle, particularly if you don’t have access to the right leadership or the resources to hire a full-time CTO to guide you on your journey.

However, a Fractional CTO can provide you with access to the expertise you need to implement an effective technology strategy long term.

Part-Time Excellence, Full-Time Results

As part of our Fractional CTO package, you can hire a part-time, best-in-class CTO to take on the responsibilities of a traditional full-time CTO at a fraction of the cost.

Our service ensures you can have access to as much support as you need, whether that’s half a day a week or more, so that you always have the direction and leadership you need to design and deploy new digital products effectively.

Some firms call this CTO as a service. It is the same arrangement: senior technical judgement bought by the day rather than by the year.

How the arrangement works in practice

The fractional CTO acts as the upward point of contact for your software development team.

The CTO can manage your internal team and validate whether their approach to software development is effective, such as double-checking that they’re using the right software development packages or implementing the necessary hosting and security practices.

Fractional CTO Responsibilities

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Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute comprehensive technology strategy

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Team Oversight

Manage and mentor your development team

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Technical Decisions

Make critical technology and architecture choices

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Security & Compliance

Ensure robust security and compliance standards

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Budget Management

Optimise technology spending and ROI

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Innovation Driver

Keep your technology stack modern and competitive

Get Help with Your Big Picture Strategy

20+ Years of Proven Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, we’ve built a solid foundation of expertise that our fractional CTO will help design a big picture strategy and set you on the path to achieving your core business objectives, supporting long-term growth, and driving revenue.

Perfect For Growing Organisations

Our service is tailor-made for mid-size organisations that are in the process of building custom software, SaaS solutions, web apps, and mobile apps but don’t need to employ a full-time CTO who want reassurance they have the operational excellence needed to achieve their core business goals.

  • Scale technology teams efficiently
  • Make informed technical decisions
  • Reduce technology risks and costs
  • Accelerate product development
  • Build sustainable tech infrastructure
  • Attract and retain top talent

Why Choose a Fractional CTO?

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Cost-Effective

Get CTO-level expertise without the full-time salary and benefits

Immediate Impact

Start benefiting from expert guidance right away

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Flexible Engagement

Scale support up or down based on your needs

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Proven Experience

Benefit from cross-industry insights and best practices

How we work

From idea to shipped, without the drama

01

Understand

We map the business problem and the workflow before a line of code.

02

Shape

A lean, costed plan, what to build first and how we prove value fast.

03

Build & ship

Working software in weeks, secure and production-ready.

04

Scale

We stay in for performance, growth and new features.

FAQ

Fractional CTO FAQs

What does a fractional CTO do?

Provides senior technical leadership part-time, setting technology strategy, reviewing architecture, guiding hiring, managing delivery and translating technical decisions for the board, without the cost of a full-time CTO.

How much time do you commit?

It flexes to the business. Typically a set number of days per month, scaled up during critical phases like fundraising, a major build or a team expansion.

Ready to talk Fractional CTO?

Tell us what you’re building, your timeline, and the number you want to move. We’ll come back with a straight answer.

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