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Interim CEO - Charity sector
Posted 1 week ago by Keystream Group Limited
Two great opportunities to lead charities through important periods of change.I am recruiting for two CEO roles, each wi...
- Rate £470 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Executive Coach – CTO to COO/CEO Transition - Fantasy Sports/Online Gaming indus...
Posted 1 week ago by Activesoft, Inc.
About the RoleWe’re seeking an experienced executive coach to support a co-founder and CTO at a rapidly growing tech com...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Executive Assistant to CEO & Board (Maternity Cover)
Posted 2 weeks ago by The UK Agri-Tech Centre
DescriptionThe Agri-Tech Centre’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of technology across UK agriculture and food pro...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location United Kingdom
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About Our CEO Contract Roles
What does a ceo contractor do?
Interim CEO contractors are engaged to provide executive leadership of an organisation on a fixed-term basis, typically during periods of transition such as a leadership vacancy, a turnaround situation, a period of significant strategic change, or ahead of a sale or fundraising process. The scope of the role is the same as a permanent CEO: setting strategic direction, leading the executive team, managing relationships with the board, investors, and key stakeholders, and taking ultimate accountability for the performance of the business. Interim CEOs are brought in when there is no suitable internal candidate, when the situation requires specific expertise that the existing team does not hold, or when speed of appointment is critical and a permanent search would take too long.
The profile expected for Interim CEO engagements is distinctly different from other contractor disciplines. Boards and investors are primarily seeking individuals with credible CEO-level experience, ideally in a comparable business by size, sector, or complexity. The ability to walk into a complex situation, establish credibility and authority quickly, and make consequential decisions under uncertainty is more important than any specific functional skill set. Interim CEOs are expected to be transparent with boards, honest about what they are finding, and clear about what needs to change. Most operate through a combination of personal reputation, relationships with specialist interim firms, and referrals from investors or non-executives who have worked with them previously.
What is the market like for ceo contractors?
The interim CEO market in the UK is small in volume but high in value, concentrated at the top end of the executive interim market. Demand is driven primarily by private equity-backed businesses requiring rapid leadership change, SMEs facing succession or performance challenges, and larger organisations managing a sudden leadership departure. The market for credible interim CEOs with relevant sector experience is tight: supply of genuinely experienced candidates is limited, which supports day rates at the very top of the contracting market. Most interim CEO assignments are sourced through specialist executive interim firms and personal networks rather than through conventional job boards.
How much do ceo contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for ceo roles typically range from £1000 to £1800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many ceo vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 ceo contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.