Define the mandate
List the outcomes, decisions and gaps the person would hold. A fractional brief should have a clear chapter and review point.
EDITABLE COST MODEL
What could fractional executive capacity cost?
Replace the example assumptions with your own. Compare the annual employment cost of the roles the brief may require with one bounded fractional mandate.HOW TO READ THE RESULT
Compare the job before comparing the price.
Identify the capabilities
Decide whether the work needs Chief of Staff, strategy, transformation, marketing or programme leadership, and where specialist depth still belongs elsewhere.
Use full employment cost
Add employer on-costs and any relevant recruitment, benefits, equipment and ramp-up assumptions to the salary comparison.
Compare usable capacity
A permanent specialist offers depth and continuity. A fractional mandate can combine senior capabilities for a defined period. The right comparison depends on the work.
Set an exit condition
Agree when the mandate ends, changes or transfers into a permanent role so the business is buying an outcome rather than indefinite background capacity.
Questions, answered
About this tool.
How much does a fractional Chief of Staff cost?
The cost depends on the scope, seniority, time commitment and length of the mandate. The calculator lets you enter the fee and compare it with your own employment-cost assumptions.
Is the difference shown a guaranteed saving?
No. It is an illustrative cost comparison. It does not claim that one fractional person replaces every specialist role or that the difference will become cash savings.
When is a permanent hire the better choice?
A permanent hire is usually stronger when the organisation has a stable, continuing role that needs full-time depth, internal authority and long-term ownership.
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