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Manchester
Full-time temporary executive roles across Greater Manchester. Interim CFO, CMO, CTO positions. £700-£1,200 daily rates. The UK's fastest-growing interim management market outside London.
12%
UK Market Share
£900
Avg Day Rate
3rd
UK Market
+25%
YoY Growth
Opportunities
Manchester Interim Jobs
Browse 2+ live opportunities in Greater Manchester
Interim Jobs Manchester by Area
Find interim roles from the City to MediaCity
Manchester City Centre
Professional services & FinTech
£750-£1,200/day
MediaCityUK/Salford
Media & broadcasting
£700-£1,100/day
Spinningfields
Financial & legal services
£800-£1,200/day
Northern Quarter
Creative & digital
£650-£1,000/day
Airport City
Corporate & logistics
£700-£1,050/day
Liverpool
Maritime & creative
£650-£1,000/day
Manchester Industries
Key sectors hiring interim executives
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Tech/Digital
+25% YoY
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Media
+18% YoY
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FinTech
+20% YoY
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E-commerce
+22% YoY
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Healthcare
+15% YoY
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Manufacturing
+8% YoY
Why Choose Manchester?
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Tech Powerhouse
Manchester has the UK's largest tech ecosystem outside London. 25% YoY growth in interim tech roles.
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Media Capital
MediaCityUK hosts BBC, ITV, and dozens of production companies. Perfect for interim CMOs in media.
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Connected City
2hr to London, excellent Northern connections. Work with clients across the UK from Manchester.
Tax Planning
IR35 Calculator
Understand your take-home as a interim executive in Manchester
UK Tax Calculator
IR35 Take-Home Pay Calculator
See how IR35 status affects your earnings as a interim executive
£900
£400£2,000
4 days
1 day5 days
48 weeks
40 weeks52 weeks
Gross Annual: £172,800
Inside IR35
Umbrella company or deemed employment - taxed like an employee
- Gross Revenue
- £172,800
- Employer's NI
- -£8,611
- Income Tax
- -£50,632
- Employee NI
- -£5,098
- Umbrella Margin
- -£1,200
- 5% Expenses
- +£8,640
Take-Home Pay
£107,259
37.9% effective tax rate
Outside IR35
Limited company - optimal salary + dividends structure
- Company Revenue
- £172,800
- Salary Taken
- £12,570
- Company Expenses
- -£3,000
- Corporation Tax
- -£41,666
- Dividend Tax
- -£33,395
- Dividends Available
- £115,564
Take-Home Pay
£94,739
45.2% effective tax rate
Being Outside IR35 Saves You
-£12,520
per year (-11.7% more take-home)
Beta
Important: This calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. IR35 status is determined by the nature of your working arrangement, not by choice. Always consult with a qualified tax accountant or IR35 specialist before making financial decisions.
Tax rates based on 2024/25 UK tax year. Outside IR35 assumes optimal limited company structure. For official guidance, see gov.uk/IR35 or use HMRC's CEST tool.
FAQ
Common Questions
About interim work in Manchester
Manchester interim executives typically earn £1,000-£2,000 per day for full-time temporary engagements. While slightly lower than London rates, they remain substantial for crisis and transformation work. The lower cost of living means strong purchasing power, though many executives secure accommodation near clients during 3-12 month engagements.
Manchester has strong interim demand in Retail (restructuring and transformation), Digital/E-commerce (turnarounds), Manufacturing (operational transformation), Media (cost reduction), and PE-backed portfolio companies across the North West. The region's concentration of mid-market companies creates steady interim demand.
Yes. Manchester offers excellent transport links for interim work across the North and Midlands, plus proximity to many PE firms and corporate headquarters. The city's mature business ecosystem generates interim opportunities in turnarounds, transformations, and leadership gaps. Many executives balance Manchester and London interim mandates.
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