A fractional CTO for businesses across the UK

Senior, named technology leadership wherever you are. Remote-first, with on-site days where they earn their place, and a track record across fintech, SaaS, care technology and EV.

IN SHORT

The essentials

What it is. Senior, named fractional CTO and CIO leadership for businesses anywhere in the UK.
Proof. Engagements across fintech (SkylightIPV), care technology (Syncurio) and EV (FleetEV).
Who does the work. A named senior practitioner with 15+ years’ experience.

How it works. Remote-first, with on-site days where being in the room adds value.
Based in Cardiff. UK-wide reach from a Cardiff base, FinTech Wales member.
How to start. A free 30-minute scoping call, then a fixed scope.

Why National works

Senior leadership, wherever you are

Fractional technology leadership does not need to be local to be effective. The default is remote-first, which keeps cost and travel out of the engagement, with on-site days arranged for the moments that genuinely need a person in the room: a board meeting, a difficult supplier conversation, the week a project is going sideways.

What does not change with distance is the seniority. Every engagement is led by a named practitioner with at least fifteen years of experience, accountable for outcomes, not an account manager passing messages. We are based in Cardiff and work with clients across the UK.

PROOF ACROSS THE UK

Named engagements,
multiple sectors

SkylightIPV

London based Financial Services. Independent technology review and senior hiring support from 2023

Syncurio

Care technology based in west London. Interim CEO, around hundreds of care homes onboarded, technology roadmap defined in-line with go-to-market strategy.

FleetEV

EV leasing, salary sacrifice and outright purchase based in Wales. Technology strategy through to interim managing director.

“ScaleAround spoke with all of the key people, quickly gained an understanding of our systems and processes, and provided a very comprehensive report with recommendations. We regard ScaleAround as a very useful resource and look forward to working with them again.”

James Ritchie
Founder, SkylightIPV

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

Do you offer a fractional CTO across the UK

Yes. ScaleAround works with businesses across the UK. We are remote-first, with on-site days where they help, and engagements have spanned fintech, SaaS, care technology and EV across the country.

Where is ScaleAround based?

We are based in Cardiff and work with clients UK-wide. Most engagements blend remote work with on-site days for the moments that matter, such as board meetings and key decisions.

Do you work remotely or on-site?

Both. The default is remote-first, which keeps cost and travel down, with on-site days arranged where being in the room adds value. The balance is set to what the engagement needs.

What sectors do you work with?

Fintech and financial services, SaaS, care technology, professional membership bodies and EV. Named engagements include SkylightIPV, Syncurio and FleetEV, among others.

How much does technology leadership cost?

UK fractional CTO day rates typically run from around £800 to £2,000 depending on seniority and scope. ScaleAround works on a fixed fee or a day rate, agreed on a free scoping call, starting from one day a month. See the fractional CTO cost page for typical ranges.

How quickly can you start?

Most engagements begin within one to two weeks of agreeing scope. The first scoping call is free and without obligation.

Get Started

Start a conversation

A 30-minute scoping call. We will ask about your situation, tell you honestly whether we can help, and if it makes sense, outline next steps. No pitch deck. No pressure. No charge.

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