Let’s be honest — the traditional 9–5 isn’t designed for most of us anymore. Whether you’re a parent re-entering the workforce, a highly skilled specialist who wants more control, or just someone who doesn’t want your whole identity wrapped up in one company, fractional work might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

And no, it’s not just freelancing with a new name. It’s better than that.

Fractional work means working with multiple businesses or clients at once — often part-time or on a project basis — usually in a specialist or senior role.

You’re not locked into 40 hours a week for one employer. Instead, you’re splitting your time across different clients — like working two days a week as a marketing lead for one company, one day doing ops strategy for another, and a few hours mentoring startups on the side.

Its flexible, mostly remote and from what we see at Cavalry, in demand!

Our clients and freelancers are global, but heres what we’re seeing in the bigger players

• In the UK, 40% of professionals under 35 say they’d prefer a portfolio career over a full-time job (HSBC Study, 2023).
• In the US, the number of people working multiple part-time or freelance roles has increased by 22% since 2020 (McKinsey, 2024).
• In Australia, 36% of the workforce now participates in the gig or contract economy — with senior consultants, marketers, and engineers leading the charge (ABS, 2024).

The shift is happening. Companies need talent, but not always full-time. Workers want freedom, but not instability. Fractional work is the sweet spot.

Who’s fractional work for?

Not limited to but quite suitable for:

• Returning to work parents who need flexibility but want to keep their skills sharp! Fractional roles let you stay sharp, stay relevant, and stay home for daycare pickups.
• Consultants / Senior Specialists Have more than one client? Don’t want to be locked into one business full-time? Fractional work is the ideal way to scale your skills, not your stress.
• People designing life around work (not the other way around) Whether it’s travel, caregiving, or side hustles — fractional work gives you freedom, income, and control. If you have the May fractional workers are senior in their field but as long as you have an in demand skillset you are good to go.

How can you get started as a fractional worker

1. Get clear on your offer You’re not “available for anything” — you’re a specialist. Define what you do best, how you do it, and what kind of businesses you want to work with.

2. Think like a mini business Have a clean pitch deck or site. Use tools like Notion, Calendly, and a proper contract template. You don’t need to be a brand, but you do need to be professional and easy to work with.

3. Protect your time It’s tempting to overcommit when the gigs roll in, but your value depends on focus. Use tools like ClickUp or Motion to track time, and don’t be afraid to say no if it’s not aligned.

How to find the best fractional talent?

We may be biased but, Cavalry. Chat to us to get the expertise, without the full time salary.