Not Just a Consultant. Not Another Interim.
Explore how embedded, fractional IT leadership with Technic8 actually works: and why it might be exactly what your business needs
What Is Fractional IT Leadership?
Fractional IT leadership means having a senior technology leader - a CIO, CTO or CISO - embedded in your business part-time, but fully accountable.
They don’t advise from the outside. They lead from within.
You get the strategic thinking, decision-making and board-level ownership you’d expect from a full-time executive - without the cost, overhead, or long hiring cycle that comes with one.
It’s not consultancy. It’s not interim cover. And it’s not hands-off advice.
Your fractional leader sets strategy, strengthens governance, oversees suppliers and internal teams, and reports directly to the board. They’re part of your leadership team; just without a full-time contract.
How Technic8 Works with Clients
We don’t slot in. We step up.
Technic8 engagements are tailored, but always built on the same core principle: we lead from within. Your fractional CIO, CTO or CISO is embedded in your business, reports to the board, and takes full ownership of strategy, governance, and delivery.
Here’s how a typical engagement works:
Flexible by Design
Every business is different, and so is every engagement. Whether you need short-term stability or a long-term strategic partner, we’ll shape our involvement to fit your business and deliver outcomes, not overhead.
We wear the T-shirt. We don’t just advise - we lead.
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We start by understanding your business: your goals, challenges, operating model, and current technology landscape. We identify the gaps - in leadership, delivery, governance or alignment - and agree where we can add value.
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We match you with the right senior leader from our team; someone with the experience and approach to complement your culture and objectives. They join your leadership team, establish visibility, and begin building trust across your organisation.
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We’re not here to keep the lights on. We align IT to your business goals, improve performance, reduce waste, and drive measurable progress; from operational resilience to digital transformation.Your fractional leader takes ownership: setting direction, driving decisions, leading internal and external teams, and holding delivery to account. They represent your business interests, not anyone else’s.
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They report to the board or executive sponsor, provide clarity and assurance on strategy and risk, and continually adapt the roadmap to your evolving needs. Whether the engagement is one day a week or three, they lead as if they were on your payroll.
What We Deliver
Outcomes. Not outputs.
Your fractional CIO, CTO or CISO joins your business to lead; not to observe. What we deliver depends on your priorities, but the outcomes are consistent: greater clarity, stronger governance, and technology that enables, not obstructs, your growth. Here’s what our clients typically gain:
Strategic Direction
A clear, commercially-aligned technology strategy: designed to support your business goals, financial plan and growth ambitions.
Leadership Bandwidth
Instant board-level experience without the delays, cost or long-term commitment of a full-time hire. Giving your leadership team the breathing room to move forward.
Total Visibility
Clear reporting to the board or executive team on technology performance, risks, priorities and value. Giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
Strengthened Governance
Better decision-making, risk management and compliance frameworks that stand up to scrutiny - from internal stakeholders to regulators.
Vendor & Team Accountability
Stronger performance from internal teams and external suppliers; with someone in place to lead, challenge and hold delivery to account.
Outcome Focused
We measure success the same way you do: by outcomes, impact, and the confidence your board has in the path ahead.
Cost Efficiency Without Compromise
Board-level leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive. No recruitment fees. No inflated consultancy day rates; just experienced leadership, when and where you need it.
Measurable Progress
Less firefighting, fewer blind spots, and more forward momentum. From stabilising operations to delivering complex change, we bring traction where it matters.
What It Costs (and What It Doesn’t)
We believe senior technology leadership should be accessible, not excessive.
With Technic8, you get embedded, board-level IT leadership: without the salary, overhead, or long-term commitment of hiring a full-time executive.
What It Costs
Our fractional leadership model is tailored to your needs. Most clients engage us for 1–3 days per week, depending on scope, pace and internal capacity.
You pay for what moves your business forward. Not what pads out a time sheet.
We’ll agree:
The number of days per month
The scope of leadership required
The business outcomes we’re there to deliver
No bloated retainers. No hidden markups. No “resource management” fees.
What It Doesn’t
You don’t pay for:
A £150k+ full-time hire
Long recruitment cycles
Inflated consultancy day rates
Generic advice or slide decks that never get implemented
You get senior, strategic leadership from someone who acts like part of your business. And delivers like it too.
If you’d like a clearer sense of what fractional leadership could look like for your business, we’re happy to explore it with you. No obligation, no pressure.
Getting started with Technic8 is simple.
Whether you’re looking for a short-term stabiliser or a long-term strategic partner, we’ll help you explore what fractional leadership could look like for your business.
Here’s how it works:
How to Get Started
1. Book a Free Strategy Call
We act as your internal technology leader - not a consultant, not an advisor. We take full ownership, driving results through internal and external teams with the authority of a CTO, CIO or CISO.We’ll talk about your current challenges, goals, and where you feel leadership gaps might be holding you back. No jargon, no hard sell. Just an honest conversation.
2. We Match You with the Right Leader
Based on your needs, we’ll identify a Technic8 leader with the right background, experience, and leadership style to complement your team.
3. Define the Engagement
We’ll shape the engagement to fit your business; including scope, time commitment, and how we integrate with your board or exec team.
4. Get Moving
Your fractional leader hits the ground running: bringing structure, clarity, and leadership from day one.
5. Review and Adapt
We stay flexible. As your needs evolve, we adjust the engagement to stay focused on delivering value. Not just filling time.
You don’t need a full-time CTO to take control of your technology.
You just need the right leader: embedded, accountable, and focused on your goals.