Fractional AI Officer
Senior AI leadership and business analysis on a fractional basis. We become your AI function - setting strategy, writing requirements, selecting vendors, overseeing delivery, and upskilling your team - for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
The problem
Most SMEs can't justify a full-time Chief AI Officer, but they still need one.
Most SMEs can't justify a full-time Chief AI Officer, but they still need one. We fill that gap - and we bring something most fractional AI officers don't: deep business analysis methodology.
A full-time Head of AI costs £80,000–£150,000+ in salary alone. For a business with 50–200 employees, that's a huge overhead for a function you might only need two days a week. The result? AI projects get handed to people without the right expertise, vendors go unvetted, and expensive mistakes get made.
Our approach
Our Fractional AI Officer service gives you senior-level AI strategy and hands-on implementation oversight on a flexible basis - whether that's 2 days a week or a focused 3-month engagement. We identify your highest-value AI opportunities, build the business case with proper financial analysis, write the requirements, manage vendor relationships, oversee delivery, upskill your team, and make sure your investment actually pays off.
- Discovery & Assessment. We audit your current state: data, processes, team capability, and existing tech stack.
- Strategy & Roadmap. We identify the highest-value AI opportunities and build a prioritised roadmap with clear business cases.
- Vendor & Build Decisions. We assess build vs buy, evaluate vendors with BA-grade requirements, and manage procurement.
- Implementation Oversight. We oversee delivery whether it's internal, outsourced, or a mix. We keep projects on track and on budget.
- Upskilling & Handover. We build your team's capability so you become self-sufficient over time.
Key services
Who this is for
Transparent pricing guidance
All engagements start with a free consultation. No lock-in contracts. Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and time commitment.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Fractional AI Officer actually do day-to-day?
It varies by engagement, but typically: attending leadership meetings, reviewing AI project progress, writing or reviewing requirements, assessing vendor proposals, conducting team workshops, and providing strategic guidance. We embed in your team - not as an outsider delivering a report.
How is this different from hiring a freelance AI consultant?
A freelance consultant typically delivers a report and moves on. A Fractional AI Officer stays embedded - attending your meetings, building relationships with your team, overseeing implementation, and taking accountability for outcomes. We also bring deep BA methodology that most AI freelancers lack.
What's the minimum engagement period?
Most clients start with a 3-month engagement to build strategy and deliver quick wins. Many extend to 6–12 months for ongoing oversight. There are no lock-in contracts - we earn your continued business by delivering results.
Can you work alongside our existing IT team?
Absolutely. We complement your existing team by adding AI-specific expertise and rigorous analysis methodology. We're not here to replace anyone - we're here to upskill and augment.
Do you replace our CTO or work with them?
We work with them. Our role is to add AI-specific strategy and analysis capability, not to duplicate existing leadership. We collaborate closely with CTOs, COOs, and operations leads to ensure AI initiatives align with broader business goals.