Describe the problem.Meet the right fractional consultant.
Fractional consultants matched to your business challenge, not a directory to search.
Real problems other businesses have brought us. Describe yours and we'll match you to the right fractional consultant — nothing here to browse or apply to.
Every Greenlight verified profile shows clearly what the fractional consultant does and the outcomes they deliver.Find the right fractional consultant in three steps
Describe your challenge in plain language and we match you to the fractional consultants who fit. Then you work with them directly.
Describe the problem
Tell us your business challenge in plain language.
Meet a curated list
We share a targeted list of fractional consultants.
Engage directly
Work with the fractional consultant directly. We handle the introduction and the payment.
Why fractional beats the alternatives
Senior capability at a fraction of the cost, only when you need it.
Read the guide →vs a recruiterDescribe the problem, meet the person. No 20 to 30% placement fee, no six-week CV drip.
Read the guide →vs a generic marketplaceFractional consultants matched to your need, not a race to the cheapest bid.
Read the guide →Matched, not browsed
Our fractional consultants are not generalists for hire. Each has built focused fractional services around the areas they know most deeply, sometimes several. So when you describe a need, you are matched to someone who already understands your problem, and starts adding value far faster than a traditional hire who has to get up to speed first.
No structured brief required. Matching works by meaning, not keyword overlap. Your wording doesn't have to match theirs.
One expert. The right profile at the right time.
Most fractional consultants have many skills. A directory makes you pick which page to look at. We read the problem you describe and surface the profile that fits it.
The project management discipline growing businesses need, without building a full PMO
Projects rarely fail because nobody is working hard. They fail because ownership is unclear, decisions drift and delivery discipline disappears under day-to-day pressure. Matt Townley brings the structure, challenge and practical project management support businesses need, without forcing them into a heavyweight PMO.
“Most businesses do not need more project management process. They need enough discipline to make ownership clear, decisions stick and delivery keep moving.”Read the full story →
How buying works
You're matched to the right fractional consultant for your problem. Here's how simple and fair it is to work together.
Searching the Roster and getting matched costs nothing. You only pay when you decide to engage a fractional or ask us to make an introduction.
You engage the fractional consultant directly and keep the relationship. Our only fee is a flat 10% on what you buy through the Roster, never added to your price and never a placement fee.
The verified badge means a fractional consultant has been vetted by Greenlight, so you're working with proven people, not a self-declared profile.
Payments secured by Stripe. You keep 100% of the direct relationship.
Free to search and match. A flat 10% on what you buy through the Roster, or pay only for an introduction, with no placement fees either way.
How pricing works →Trusted by teams across the Greenlight network
Built by Karen Frith and Greenlight Partners
The Fractional Roster is built around what buyers actually ask for when they need fractional expertise: clear outcomes, relevant experience, commercial confidence and a faster route to the right person.
Questions?
What is a fractional consultant?
A fractional consultant is an experienced specialist engaged to solve a defined business problem, deliver an outcome or provide senior capability without becoming a full-time employee. They may work with you for a fixed project, a set number of days or on an ongoing fractional basis.
What kinds of problems can I bring to the Roster?
You can bring a specific requirement or a problem you have not fully diagnosed yet. Tell us what is happening, what needs to change and why it matters. You do not need to turn it into a formal requirements document before asking for help.
Do I need to know which role I need?
No. The Fractional Roster starts with the business problem, not a role title. Describe the outcome you need and we will surface fractional consultants whose experience and services are relevant to it.
How is this different from browsing a directory of fractional consultants?
You do not have to search through profiles and guess who might fit. You describe your challenge in plain language and the Roster surfaces a small number of relevant fractional consultants, with an explanation of why each one matches.
How is a fractional consultant different from a freelancer?
The distinction is not simply how many hours they work. Fractional consultants bring established judgement, specialist experience and accountability for a business outcome. You are engaging capability, not buying the cheapest available pair of hands.
How is this different from using a recruiter?
A recruiter usually fills a role and charges a placement fee. The Fractional Roster helps you solve a business problem by connecting you directly with relevant expertise. There is no six-week CV process and no percentage markup on the fractional consultant's rate.
Are fractional consultants employed by Greenlight?
No. The fractional consultant is an independent supplier and is responsible for agreeing and delivering the work. Greenlight operates the Fractional Roster, facilitates the introduction and manages eligible transactions through the platform.
How are fractional consultants assessed?
Profiles are structured around the problems a fractional consultant can solve, the outcomes they deliver and the evidence behind their experience. Some also carry a Greenlight verified badge, which means they have been vetted by Greenlight. Verification supports confidence, but you should still assess the fractional consultant and proposed engagement against your own requirements.
Will I be shown every fractional consultant on the Roster?
No. The purpose of the Roster is relevance, not volume. You will see a focused selection based on the challenge you describe rather than a long list of loosely related profiles.
Can I speak to a fractional consultant before buying?
Yes. Where a conversation is needed, you can speak directly with the fractional consultant to confirm the requirement, working approach, availability and commercial terms before committing to a larger engagement.
Who sets the scope and price?
The fractional consultant sets their services and commercial terms. You and the fractional consultant are responsible for agreeing the scope, deliverables, timescales, assumptions and price before work begins. Clear engagements protect both sides, so do not start work based on an informal or ambiguous brief.
How do payment and fees work?
The fractional consultant supplies and delivers the work. Greenlight facilitates eligible transactions through the platform and charges a flat 10% platform fee on what you buy through the Roster. Payments are processed securely through Stripe, and the relevant scope and payment terms should be agreed before the engagement starts.
What work can be booked through the platform?
Selected fixed-scope services priced at £1,000 or less, or $1,500 or less, may be available to book and pay for directly through the Fractional Roster. Where direct booking is available, this will be clearly shown on the fractional consultant's profile.
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