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Field Sales Executive - Sazerac - Central & North London
Posted 1 day ago by Acosta
Field Sales Executive - Sazerac - Central & North LondonJob description Salary From:£30,000 Salary To:£33,000 Locati...
- Rate £33,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Marketing Executive (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)
Posted 2 days ago by Renishaw
About UsRenishaw Additive Manufacturing is a leader in the design and manufacture of metal additive manufacturing (AM) s...
- Rate £35,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Wotton-Under-Edge, England, United Kingdom
Freelance Business Development & Client Presentation Executive
Posted 2 days ago by Linkedin
Promoso is a London-based creative marketing studio working across brand strategy, creative direction, content productio...
- Rate £34 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Temporary Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Jobs.co.uk
About The Role Temporary Executive Assistant / Office Manager based in Old Street, City of London, supporting the CEO an...
- Rate £30 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Executive Producer – Experiential & Integrated Production
Posted 3 days ago by Stellar Agency
THE ROLEExperiential and live production make up a significant part of what we do, so a strong background in experientia...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
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About Our Executive Contract Roles
What does a executive contractor do?
Executive interim contractors are engaged at the most senior levels of an organisation, stepping into CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, CMO, and other C-suite roles on a fixed-term basis during periods of leadership transition, strategic transformation, or operational crisis. The executive interim market is distinct from the broader contracting market in several important respects: assignments are typically sourced through specialist executive interim firms and personal networks rather than conventional recruitment channels; the selection process is driven by personal track record and board-level credibility rather than technical skills assessment; and the day rates involved are at the very top of the contracting market, reflecting the accountability, seniority, and commercial impact of the roles.
What distinguishes a strong executive interim from other senior contractors is the combination of proven P&L or functional leadership accountability, the ability to make consequential decisions under significant uncertainty and time pressure, and the personal authority to lead an organisation or function through a period of difficulty or change without the institutional support that a permanent executive builds over time. Most executive interims have held permanent roles at or near the level at which they operate as interims before transitioning to portfolio and interim work. The ability to diagnose a new situation quickly, build credibility with boards, investors, and leadership teams rapidly, and deliver visible progress within the often short window of an interim assignment is the defining characteristic of the most sought-after executive interim contractors.
What is the market like for executive contractors?
The executive interim market in the UK is a high-value, specialist segment with a distinct ecosystem of specialist interim management firms that sit between clients and candidates. Demand is driven primarily by PE-backed portfolio businesses requiring rapid leadership change, SMEs facing succession or performance challenges, and larger organisations managing leadership transitions that require immediate capability rather than a prolonged permanent search. The market is resilient across economic cycles because the situations that require executive interims, leadership vacancies, turnarounds, and rapid transformation, tend to be non-discretionary. Supply of genuinely credible candidates at CEO, CFO, and COO level with relevant sector experience is tight, which maintains the premium rate levels that characterise the executive interim market.
How much do executive contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for executive roles typically range from £800 to £1500 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many executive vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 140 executive contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.