Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/united-kingdom/ Title: Fractional COO jobs in the United Kingdom | Deftridge Summary: 37 Fractional COO tasks in the United Kingdom, from £82 to £214 an hour. Typical rate £110 an hour; median market wage £43. Rate shown up front. United Kingdom · **Updated November 4, 2026** # Fractional COO jobs in United Kingdom 37 open Fractional COO tasks are listed for the United Kingdom, from £82 to £214 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Fractional COO here is **£110 an hour**, built from a market median wage of £43.23. At five hours a week that is about **£2,380 a month**. **£110/hr** typical rate, senior level **£43.23/hr** market median wage **£82–£214** range of open task rates **37** open tasks tied to United Kingdom or remote in United Kingdom ## Open Fractional COO tasks in United Kingdom Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United Kingdom. [See all 37](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=fractional-coo&place=united-kingdom) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-london-dt-4539192/) Director · Fractional COO Hotel group in short-term rentals · 201–500 employees **£136–£149** / hour About £1,710–£4,300 a month - 12–30 h a month - Hybrid · London - Starts within 2 weeks - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-london-dt-4539192/) Expert hour Posted Oct 29 ### [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-3597994/) Executive · Fractional COO Space-technology company in drones · 5,000+ employees **£137–£173** / hour About £160 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts next week - Top 25% for the role - 16 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-3597994/) One-off Posted Oct 30 ### [Vendor and Cost Reduction Review](https://deftridge.com/job/vendor-and-cost-reduction-review-united-kingdom-dt-4450392/) Director · Fractional COO Regional bank serving farmers and food producers · 1,001–5,000 employees **£102–£122** / hour About £670–£1,570 in total - about 10 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 2 weeks [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/vendor-and-cost-reduction-review-united-kingdom-dt-4450392/) One-off Posted Oct 29 ### [Quarterly Planning Facilitation](https://deftridge.com/job/quarterly-planning-facilitation-united-kingdom-dt-4441929/) Director · Fractional COO Education foundation in climate · 51–200 employees **£100–£116** / hour About £650–£1,300 in total - about 9 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts next week - 5 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/quarterly-planning-facilitation-united-kingdom-dt-4441929/) One-off Posted Oct 26 ### [Process Bottleneck Review](https://deftridge.com/job/process-bottleneck-review-dudley-dt-5728948/) Director · Fractional COO Series B gaming platform making educational games · 51–200 employees **£89–£101** / hour About £760–£1,520 in total - about 12 h in total - Hybrid · Dudley - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/process-bottleneck-review-dudley-dt-5728948/) One-off Posted Oct 19 ### [Operating Rhythm Design](https://deftridge.com/job/operating-rhythm-design-united-kingdom-dt-9891925/) Director · Fractional COO Hospitality operator in short-term rentals · 1,001–5,000 employees **£95–£122** / hour About £870–£1,740 in total - about 12 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts next week - 6 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/operating-rhythm-design-united-kingdom-dt-9891925/) One-off Posted Oct 7 ### [Hiring Plan and Org Review](https://deftridge.com/job/hiring-plan-and-org-review-united-kingdom-dt-8948143/) Executive · Fractional COO Boutique advisory firm for healthcare providers · 51–200 employees **£117–£137** / hour About £760–£1,520 in total - about 9 h in total - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts next week - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/hiring-plan-and-org-review-united-kingdom-dt-8948143/) Bundle Posted Nov 3 ### [Cross-Functional Project Rescue · Manufacturing](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-2814968/) Director · Fractional COO Machinery maker supplying the auto industry · 51–200 employees **£87–£111** / hour About £1,190–£2,950 a month - 12–30 h a month - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-2814968/) Expert hour Posted Oct 27 ### [COO Advisory Call (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-7210493/) Director · Fractional COO Mobility company in aftermarket parts · 5,000+ employees **£111–£139** / hour About £130 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · United Kingdom - Starts within 2 weeks - Top 25% for the role - 5 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-7210493/) ### All 37 open Fractional COO tasks for United Kingdom Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done. - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-london-dt-4539192/)£136-£149/hr · hybrid in London - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-3597994/)£137-£173/hr · remote in the UK - [Vendor and Cost Reduction Review](https://deftridge.com/job/vendor-and-cost-reduction-review-united-kingdom-dt-4450392/)£102-£122/hr · remote in the UK - [Quarterly Planning Facilitation](https://deftridge.com/job/quarterly-planning-facilitation-united-kingdom-dt-4441929/)£100-£116/hr · remote in the UK - [Process Bottleneck Review](https://deftridge.com/job/process-bottleneck-review-dudley-dt-5728948/)£89-£101/hr · hybrid in Dudley - [Operating Rhythm Design](https://deftridge.com/job/operating-rhythm-design-united-kingdom-dt-9891925/)£95-£122/hr · remote in the UK - [Hiring Plan and Org Review](https://deftridge.com/job/hiring-plan-and-org-review-united-kingdom-dt-8948143/)£117-£137/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-2814968/)£87-£111/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-7210493/)£111-£139/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-9155425/)£111-£139/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-london-dt-1193845/)£130-£157/hr · hybrid in London - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-2527431/)£112-£134/hr · remote in the UK - [Vendor and Cost Reduction Review (Excel)](https://deftridge.com/job/vendor-and-cost-reduction-review-bolton-dt-8321662/)£89-£114/hr · hybrid in Bolton - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-9732167/)£112-£135/hr · remote in the UK - [Vendor and Cost Reduction Review](https://deftridge.com/job/vendor-and-cost-reduction-review-basingstoke-dt-5271481/)£92-£112/hr · hybrid in Basingstoke - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-9881835/)£111-£130/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-2373511/)£112-£136/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-6763157/)£114-£133/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-6346255/)£116-£137/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-9023476/)£117-£143/hr · remote in the UK - [COO Advisory Call](https://deftridge.com/job/coo-advisory-call-united-kingdom-dt-7305172/)£108-£138/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-maidstone-dt-7865822/)£83-£101/hr · hybrid in Maidstone - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-9748177/)£93-£109/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-8883939/)£91-£101/hr · remote in the UK - [Process Bottleneck Review (Miro)](https://deftridge.com/job/process-bottleneck-review-leeds-dt-5923392/)£101-£120/hr · hybrid in Leeds - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-leicester-dt-9290669/)£94-£118/hr · hybrid in Leicester - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-9964633/)£87-£112/hr · remote in the UK - [Quarterly Planning Facilitation (Miro)](https://deftridge.com/job/quarterly-planning-facilitation-london-dt-5536049/)£172-£214/hr · hybrid in London - [Vendor and Cost Reduction Review](https://deftridge.com/job/vendor-and-cost-reduction-review-united-kingdom-dt-5704352/)£97-£111/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-1294403/)£112-£132/hr · remote in the UK - [Process Bottleneck Review (Miro)](https://deftridge.com/job/process-bottleneck-review-united-kingdom-dt-3208901/)£120-£133/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-5081959/)£92-£111/hr · remote in the UK - [Operating Rhythm Design](https://deftridge.com/job/operating-rhythm-design-united-kingdom-dt-2263451/)£97-£113/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-3018586/)£92-£109/hr · remote in the UK - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-lincoln-dt-9713409/)£82-£97/hr · on site in Lincoln - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-oldham-dt-1714559/)£82-£93/hr · hybrid in Oldham - [Cross-Functional Project Rescue](https://deftridge.com/job/cross-functional-project-rescue-united-kingdom-dt-8985249/)£92-£106/hr · remote in the UK ## What Fractional COO pays in United Kingdom Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs. | Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10th | £21.85 | £470 | £45,400 | | 25th | £29.26 | £630 | £60,900 | | Median | £43.23 | £940 | £89,900 | | 75th | £60.01 | £1,300 | £124,800 | | 90th | £81.41 | £1,760 | £169,300 | Source: Office for National Statistics, 2026p; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/). ### Deftridge rate by level | Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week | | --- | --- | --- | | Director | £90 | £1,950 | | Executive | £110 | £2,380 | ### About this role Part-time operating leadership: priorities, cadence, hiring and the process that makes teams ship. Usual tools: Notion, Asana, Slack, Google Workspace. [All Fractional COO rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/) ## Working on the side in United Kingdom What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice. Checked on official pages, November 2026 - For tax year 2026 to 2027, self-employed Class 4 National Insurance is 6% on profits over £12,570 up to £50,270 and 2% on profits over £50,270. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-national-insurance-rates) - Class 2 National Insurance does not have to be paid: with profits of £7,105 or more it is treated as paid; below that, voluntary Class 2 is £3.65 a week for 2026 to 2027. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-employed-national-insurance-rates) - Self Assessment: the online tax return is due by 31 January after the tax year; a second payment deadline of 31 July applies when payments on account are made; a person who needs to file and has not before must tell HMRC by 5 October. [Source](https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns/deadlines) Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/) ## Fractional COO rates nearby - [London 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/london/) - [North West 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/north-west/) - [West Midlands 27 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/west-midlands/) - [South East 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/south-east/) - [Yorkshire and The Humber 27 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/yorkshire-and-the-humber/) - [East of England 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/east-of-england/) - [South West 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/south-west/) - [East Midlands 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/east-midlands/) - [Scotland 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/scotland/) - [Wales 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-coo/wales/) ## Other Operations & Assistance roles in United Kingdom - [Part-Time Executive Assistant £25/hr typical · 29 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/part-time-executive-assistant/united-kingdom/) - [Project Manager £40/hr typical · 195 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/project-manager/united-kingdom/) - [RevOps Manager £40/hr typical · 33 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/revops-manager/united-kingdom/) - [CRM Administrator £40/hr typical · 31 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/crm-administrator/united-kingdom/) - [Process Documentation Specialist £25/hr typical · 15 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/process-documentation/united-kingdom/) - [Chief of Staff £95/hr typical · 40 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/chief-of-staff/united-kingdom/) - [Fractional Customer Success Manager £30/hr typical · 44 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-customer-success-manager/united-kingdom/) - [Procurement & Vendor Manager £35/hr typical · 77 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/procurement-and-vendor-manager/united-kingdom/) ## Questions about pay, fees and privacy The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.