Executive leadership support, shaped around your business
Chilworth Partnership provides fractional C-suite leadership, offering executive-level expertise on a flexible, part-time basis without the need for a permanent hire.
This model works well for start-ups and growing businesses. Fractional talent consists of senior leaders at the peak of their careers, often working across multiple organisations.
Why work with Chilworth Partnership?
With more than 90 years of collective experience, Chilworth Partnership works with businesses to introduce senior leadership where it is needed most.
The right leadership improves decision-making and brings momentum at critical points. Through fractional executive leadership, we reduce the pressure of senior hiring by providing access to high-calibre expertise without the commitment of a full-time appointment.
Every search is shaped around capability, cultural alignment and long-term ambition, ensuring the leadership we introduce supports your business today and where you want it to go next.
Considering fractional work as a senior leader?
We support confidential conversations around fractional executive and fractional C-suite opportunities.
What our clients say:
"At a pivotal time for our business, we brought in an interim CFO through Rod at Chilworth to help us navigate a turnaround in a challenging market. Having someone with fresh, experienced eyes — but without the constraints of being inside the business full-time — meant we were challenged in the right ways and encouraged to think differently. Rod quickly understood our needs and matched us with a candidate who not only inspired confidence but also played a key role in shaping our future strategy. This step was critical before hiring a permanent CFO, ensuring we didn’t just keep doing things the way we always had."
What does a fractional C-suite professional do?
A fractional C-suite professional is a senior executive who supports multiple businesses on a part-time basis. They contribute strategic leadership on a weekly or monthly cadence, helping guide direction and decision-making. Most fractional talent works on a day rate or monthly retainer, delivering value from the outset.
How is fractional different from interim leadership?
Unlike an interim manager, a fractional executive does not simply fill a short-term gap or lead a single project. They are integrated into the business at a strategic level, applying deep expertise and putting measures in place that influence long-term outcomes.
Why is fractional talent becoming more common?
Demand for fractional executive leadership is growing as businesses seek senior expertise without the commitment of a permanent hire. Fractional roles offer greater flexibility than permanent appointments and more strategic depth than traditional interim support, particularly for SMEs.
What types of fractional roles are available?
Fractional work typically covers senior leadership positions, including:
● Fractional CFO
● Fractional FD
● Fractional COO
● Fractional CMO
These roles operate across a wide range of sectors, including finance, marketing and legal, with start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs most commonly engaging fractional executives.