Interim
Tech Jobs UK

Interim CTOs in the UK typically earn £1,200-£2,500 per day for full-time temporary engagements. Those handling cyber security incidents, major cloud migrations, or post-acquisition technology integration command the highest rates. Engagements typically last 3-12 months, with total values of £75,000-£600,000 depending on complexity.

Interim tech leadership roles require 15-20+ years of experience with extensive crisis management or transformation delivery. Essential experience includes technology turnarounds, post-acquisition integration, platform migrations under pressure, cyber security incident response, or rescuing failed technology projects. Proven ability to stabilize troubled engineering organizations and deliver under pressure is critical.

No - interim tech roles typically require full-time on-site presence (5 days/week) due to their crisis or transformation nature. Major incidents, team stabilization, and rapid change require physical presence. Unlike fractional work, interim mandates are too urgent and complex for remote delivery. Some travel between sites may be required for multi-location companies.

Crisis and transformation skills are most valued: cyber security incident response, legacy platform migration, post-acquisition technology integration, cloud transformation under pressure, technical due diligence (buy-side and sell-side), rescuing failed projects, and rebuilding troubled engineering teams. Technical depth matters less than ability to diagnose problems quickly and drive change.