Spinwell Startups
Hire talent · Fractional

Senior leadership.
Part-time. Flat fee.

Bring in a fractional CTO, CFO, CMO or Head of without giving away a percentage of day rate to the agency.

At a glance
Fractional Services

Senior leadership, part-time. Flat fee. Never a percentage of day rate.

Flat fee
Pricing
Part-time
Engagement
C-suite & Heads of
Seniority
What's included

Every detail. No fine print.

A single, transparent scope. Everything below is part of the fee, never an upsell at offer stage.

  • Fractional C-suite and Head of roles
  • Day rate negotiated directly between you and the leader
  • Spinwell takes a flat placement fee. Never a cut of the rate
  • Founder-aligned briefing on equity, vision, runway
  • Market mapping across senior startup talent
  • Reference checks and onboarding handover
Roles we place

C-suite & Heads of, part-time.

Senior operators placed on flexible time commitments. Same flat fee, never a percentage of day rate.

CFO
Chief Financial Officer
CTO
Chief Technology Officer
CMO
Chief Marketing Officer
COO
Chief Operating Officer
HR
HR Director / People & Culture
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Other. Tell us what you need
How it works

4 steps. No mystery.

01
1

Brief

Define the strategic gap, time commitment, and runway.

02
2

Map

We approach senior operators in our network, not just job board CVs.

03
3

Shortlist

3-5 fractional leaders matched to your stage and sector.

04
4

Engage

You agree the rate directly. We take a flat introduction fee.

Pricing

How we charge.
Nothing hidden.

Every fee is agreed in writing before any work begins. No percentage of salary. No extras at offer stage. What we quote is what you pay.

Quote within 24 hours of brief.
How we charge
Flat fee. Per placement

We never take a percentage of your fractional leader's day rate.

Agreed upfront, in writing
No percentage of salary
No surprise invoices
Engage included where applicable
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FAQ

Things founders always ask.

Still unsure? Talk to us. We'll answer in plain English.

How is the fee actually calculated?
We look at role seniority, market scarcity, and expected time-to-hire. You get one number, in writing, before any sourcing starts.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
Replacement terms are agreed upfront in your engagement letter, plus Spinwell Engage flags issues early, most often before they become exits.
Do you really never charge a percentage?
Correct. Same flat fee whether the salary lands at £60k or £160k. We are not incentivised to inflate offers.
How fast is a shortlist?
Five working days is typical. Niche or executive roles may take longer. We'll tell you at brief.
Is Spinwell Engage really free?
Yes. Six months of structured check-ins is included on every flat fee placement. No bolt-on, no upsell.
Spinwell Engage, always included

Includes Spinwell Engage check-ins through the first 6 months.

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