Advisory CHRO / Non-Executive HR Advisor — UK
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Updated 28 January 2026
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2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
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Weekly
£4,500
Monthly
£19,485
Annual
£216,000
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CHRO UK average day rate: £900.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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The UK Advisory CHRO Market in 2026
The advisory CHRO market in the UK is growing as organisations seek strategic people expertise without full-time commitments. According to the CIPD, demand for advisory HR roles has increased as companies navigate culture transformation, hybrid working challenges, and talent strategy.
When Companies Need Advisory CHROs
- Culture transformation — Defining and embedding organisational culture and values.
- Organisational design — Structuring teams for growth or efficiency.
- Executive team development — Building leadership capability and succession.
- People strategy — Aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
- M&A integration — Managing people aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
- HR function development — Mentoring HR leaders and building capability.
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£750
4 days
48 weeks
Gross Annual: £144,000
Inside IR35
Umbrella company or deemed employment
- Gross Revenue
- £144,000
- Employer's NI
- -£4,637
- Income Tax
- -£40,108
- Employee NI
- -£4,630
Take-Home Pay
£93,425
Outside IR35
Limited company - salary + dividends
- Company Revenue
- £144,000
- Corporation Tax
- -£34,034
- Dividend Tax
- -£25,407
Take-Home Pay
£81,559
Being Outside IR35 Saves You
-£11,866
per year (-12.7% more)
BetaEstimates only. Consult a tax accountant. gov.uk/IR35
FAQ
Common Questions About Advisory CHRO Jobs UK
An advisory CHRO is a senior HR professional who provides strategic people and culture guidance on a consultative basis. Unlike interim CHROs who take on full operational responsibility, advisory CHROs offer high-level counsel on specific challenges such as organisational design, culture transformation, executive team development, or HR strategy. They typically work fewer hours but bring deep expertise to critical people decisions.
Advisory CHRO day rates in the UK typically range from £600-£900 per day, depending on experience, sector expertise, and complexity of the engagement. Specialist areas like M&A people integration or executive team development can command rates of £900-£1,200/day. Advisory roles often involve fewer days per month than interim roles, making them cost-effective for specific strategic needs.
Advisory CHRO engagements are typically structured around specific deliverables or time allocations (e.g., 2-4 days per month). The advisory CHRO might review people strategy, attend board meetings, mentor HR leaders, advise on culture initiatives, or provide guidance on organisational change. Engagements can be ongoing retainers or project-based.
Advisory CHROs provide strategic counsel without operational responsibility, typically working 1-4 days per month on high-level guidance. Fractional CHROs take on part-time operational leadership (1-3 days per week), managing HR teams and processes. Advisory roles suit companies with capable HR teams needing strategic oversight; fractional roles suit those needing hands-on leadership.
Most advisory CHROs have 15+ years of HR experience including prior CHRO, HRD, or CPO roles. Essential qualifications include experience with organisational design, culture transformation, executive development, and board-level communication. Many are CIPD qualified (Level 7) and have sector-specific expertise.
The highest demand for advisory CHROs comes from: venture-backed startups and scale-ups (building people functions), private equity portfolio companies (value creation, integration), established businesses undergoing transformation, and boards seeking independent HR oversight.
Advisory CHRO roles often fall outside IR35 due to their consultative nature, lack of day-to-day control, and project-based scope. However, each engagement must be assessed individually. Key factors include: no substitution restrictions, working for multiple clients, providing genuine advice rather than filling a role. Always obtain a status determination statement (SDS).
Advisory CHRO hiring focuses on expertise fit and chemistry. The process typically includes: initial discussion with CEO/board about people challenges, assessment of relevant experience and approach, discussion of working relationship dynamics, and agreement on scope and deliverables. Decisions are often made within 2-3 weeks.
Yes, advisory CHRO relationships often expand. Many advisory engagements lead to: increased scope (from advisory to fractional), board positions (NED or advisory board), and referrals. The advisory model is excellent for building a portfolio of strategic HR relationships.
Focus on: specific culture transformations delivered, organisational design experience, executive team development track record, board-level communication skills, and sector expertise. Highlight your advisory approach and how you complement existing teams rather than replacing them.
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With over 15 years of experience in executive leadership, go-to-market strategy, and business development, Dan brings real-world fractional expertise to help professionals navigate the executive job market.
Dan founded Fractional Quest after working as a fractional executive himself, understanding firsthand the challenges of finding quality opportunities and the value fractional leaders bring to growing businesses.
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OneUp Productions
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The Challenge
OneUp Productions needed to expand into new international markets but lacked the in-house expertise for go-to-market strategy. They needed senior GTM leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire.
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Engaged as Fractional GTM Lead to develop and execute market expansion strategy, working 2-3 days per week alongside the existing leadership team.
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