Fractional Director
Access senior leadership and expertise part-time. The Hidden Market connects businesses with proven fractional directors — experienced leaders who bring strategy, accountability, and delivery without the cost of a full-time hire.
Strategic Leadership, Flexible Commitment
Our fractional director service helps companies access senior talent without long-term cost. Ideal for SMEs, startups, and private equity-backed businesses needing strategic guidance in marketing, finance, operations, or people.
With AI-assisted matching and experienced advisors, we identify leaders who align with your goals and culture.
Why Companies Hire Fractional Directors
60%
Average cost saving
vs. full-time hire
5 Days
Average time to
hire a fractional director
Flexible
1–3 days/week
on flexible contracts
Learn more in our Fractional Recruitment Guide.
Types of Fractional Directors We Place
Fractional Marketing Director
Strategic marketing and growth delivery.
Fractional Finance Director
Cash flow, forecasting, and financial leadership.
Fractional Operations Director
Systems, delivery, and team optimisation.
Fractional HR Director
People, culture, and organisational design.
Fractional Commercial Director
Revenue strategy, partnerships, and growth.
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Our Fractional Director Search Process
A transparent, efficient process to identify and appoint part-time leaders who can create immediate value and lasting impact.
1. Define
Clarify objectives, responsibilities, and cadence.
2. Search
AI + curated networks to find best-fit directors.
3. Shortlist
Meet vetted leaders within 3–5 days.
4. Start
Onboard and align with short-term KPIs.
5. Review
Track results and adjust scope as needed.
Why Choose The Hidden Market
We combine smart matching technology and expert human insight to deliver fractional director appointments that drive measurable outcomes.
Speed: Shortlists within 5 days.
Fit: Directors aligned with your goals, culture, and scale.
Flexibility: Project-based, part-time, or ongoing.
Transparency: Simple process, clear pricing, tangible results.
Who We Help
Startups
Strategic direction without long-term cost.
Scaleups
Part-time leadership to professionalise growth.
Private Equity
Hands-on value creation for portfolio companies.
SMEs
Fractional expertise to strengthen teams.
Corporates
Project leadership and interim delivery capacity.
Hire a Fractional Director Today
Connect with experienced directors ready to lead projects, teams, and strategy — part-time or on-demand.