Fractional Hiring
Scale senior capability without full-time cost. The Hidden Market specialises in fractional hiring — placing part-time executives and specialists (CMO, CFO, COO, CTO and more) who deliver strategic impact on the days you need.
Flexible, Senior Expertise — Only When You Need It
Our fractional hiring model gives you access to proven leaders and specialists on a part-time basis — ideal for startups, scaleups, and SMEs that need top-tier capability without a permanent headcount.
We blend AI-powered matching with expert vetting to deliver fractional leaders aligned to your stage, sector, and outcomes.
Why Companies Choose Fractional Hiring
50–70%
Cost saving vs.
full-time executives
5–10 Days
Average time to
start a fractional engagement
Flexible
1–3 days/week,
project or retainer
Learn more in our Fractional Hiring Guide.
Fractional Roles We Place
Fractional CMO
GTM, demand, and brand leadership part-time.
Fractional CFO
Cash, forecasting, funding, and board reporting.
Fractional COO
Operational cadence, metrics, and scale-up systems.
Fractional CTO/CPO
Product strategy, delivery, and technical leadership.
Fractional HR/People Lead
Org design, talent, and culture change.
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Our Fractional Hiring Process
A streamlined, outcomes-first process that matches you with part-time leaders who create immediate value — and scale with your needs.
1. Brief
Define objectives, budget, cadence (days/week).
2. Search
AI + expert curation identify best-fit fractional leaders.
3. Shortlist
Meet vetted candidates within 3–5 days.
4. Start
Contract, onboarding, and 30-60-90 plan.
5. Scale
Adjust days, scope, or convert to permanent.
Why Choose The Hidden Market
We combine data-driven matching with seasoned advisors to deliver fractional hiring that’s fast, flexible, and outcome-oriented.
Speed: Shortlists in under a week.
Fit: Leaders aligned to stage, sector, and culture.
Flexibility: Retainer, project, or rolling month-to-month.
Transparency: Clear pricing and measurable deliverables.
Who We Help
Startups
Senior impact pre-PMF or pre-hire.
Scaleups
Build functions and leadership cadence.
Private Equity
Portfolio value creation without fixed overhead.
SMEs
Access specialist capability, right-sized.
Corporates
Project firepower and expertise on demand.
Start Fractional Hiring Today
Access part-time executives and specialists ready to deliver results — on your cadence and budget.