Fractional Head of Data & AI
Strategic data leadership without the full-time cost. We act as your part-time Head of Data & AI — setting strategy, driving AI adoption, and mentoring your team.
The Challenge
You know data and AI could transform your business, but you're stuck:
- ✗A full-time Head of Data costs £120-180k+ and you can't justify it yet
- ✗Your analysts are great at reports but need strategic direction
- ✗AI opportunities are everywhere but you don't know where to start
- ✗Vendors pitch solutions but you lack the expertise to evaluate them
How It Works
We provide experienced data leadership on a flexible basis — typically 1-4 days per month. You get strategic guidance, technical decision-making, and team development without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Strategy & Roadmap
Define your data vision, assess current capabilities, and build a prioritised roadmap. Quarterly planning sessions with monthly check-ins.
AI Opportunity Assessment
Identify where AI can genuinely help your business vs. where it's hype. Pilot project selection, build vs. buy decisions, and vendor evaluation.
Team Development
Mentor your analysts and developers. Set standards, review work, and build internal capability so you're not dependent on external help forever.
Technical Decisions
Architecture guidance, tool selection, vendor negotiations. An experienced voice when making decisions that will affect your business for years.
Stakeholder Communication
Board presentations, business cases, and translating technical concepts for leadership. Help you articulate the value of data investments.
Ideal For
Growing SMBs (20-200 employees)
Ready to get serious about data but not ready for a full-time data leader. Need strategic direction for existing analysts.
Companies Starting AI Initiatives
Want to adopt AI but need guidance on where to start, what's realistic, and how to avoid expensive mistakes.
Businesses Outgrowing Excel
Manual reporting isn't scaling. Need someone to design the path from spreadsheets to proper analytics infrastructure.
Teams Needing Technical Leadership
Have analysts or developers who are technically capable but lack senior guidance on standards, architecture, and best practices.
Engagement Model
Typical Structure
- • 1-4 days per month (flexible based on need)
- • 3-month minimum engagement
- • Mix of on-site and remote
- • Regular async communication between sessions
- • Quarterly roadmap reviews
What You Get
- • Data/AI strategy document and roadmap
- • Monthly progress reviews
- • Email/Teams access for ad-hoc questions
- • Team mentoring sessions
- • Vendor and technology recommendations
Investment
Typically £2,000-5,000 per month depending on time commitment. A fraction of a full-time hire, with the flexibility to scale up or down.
Compare to: Full-time Head of Data salary £120-180k + benefits + recruitment fees
Ready to Talk?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your situation, challenges, and whether fractional data leadership is right for you.
Or reach out directly at +44 7495 305 143