Interim Jobs
Startups

Startups hire interim executives during crises and critical transitions: sudden co-founder or executive departure, pivoting from a failing strategy, preparing for emergency fundraising, managing near-insolvency situations, preparing for acquisition, integrating an acquisition, or stabilizing operations after rapid scaling. These are full-time crisis roles (5 days/week), not part-time fractional support.

Interim executives cost £1,200-£2,500/day for full-time work (5 days/week). While expensive at £24,000-£50,000/month, this is for 3-12 month crisis periods where the alternative is company failure. Startups use interim executives for survival situations, not cost savings. Total engagement costs of £75,000-£600,000 are typical.

Startup interim engagements are full-time (5 days/week) for 3-12 months to address specific crises or transitions. Common structures: 3-6 months for leadership gap coverage, 6-9 months for turnarounds or pivots, 9-12 months for sale preparation or post-acquisition integration. Extensions occur if additional crisis work emerges, but interim is always temporary and full-time.