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Fractional & Independent Consultants

We connect businesses with proven independent sales and marketing leaders who deliver flexible expertise to unlock growth, transform performance and accelerate value creation.

How we help clients

Our expertise in fractional and independent leadership allows us to source high-calibre marketing and commercial professionals for some of the world’s most dynamic and fastest growing companies. We support a range of roles, including Fractional CMOs, Fractional CROs and independent consultants, ensuring you gain access to seasoned professionals who can deliver immediate impact.

No nonsense value creation

  • Experienced leaders who deliver immediate impact and embed seamlessly into your organisation
  • Fractional executives provide ongoing strategic leadership on a scalable basis to champion revenue growth and transformation
  • On-demand expertise with flexible capacity to scale up or down as needed
  • A cost-effective alternative to full-time hires, helping you avoid over-hiring
No nonsense value creation

Roles we support

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer
Fractional Chief Revenue Officer
Fractional Chief Growth Officer
Fractional Chief AI Officer
Interim Marketing Director

Awards and accreditations

Our process

We start with a tailored diagnostic of your sales and marketing performance. This provides commercial clarity, identifies growth levers, and ensures any engagement is built on evidence, not assumption.

Working with your leadership team, we translate the diagnostic into clear priorities and outcomes. This step clarifies the scope, time commitment, and expertise required from a fractional leader.

We connect you with proven fractional executives who align with your growth objectives. Each consultant is vetted for deep sector experience and the ability to deliver impact from day one.

Your chosen fractional leader integrates quickly into your team, delivering ongoing strategic support. Their involvement can flex up or down as your needs change, ensuring value creation without over-hiring.

Our process

Our independent & fractional marketing leaders search specialists

Emma Morrison

Emma Morrison

Director - Interim & Growth Partners

Kalen Ockenden

Kalen Ockenden

Head of Client Success

Naomi Hamilton

Naomi Hamilton

Head of Interim Talent & Operations

Simon Bassett

Simon Bassett

Chief Executive Officer

FAQs

Who are Growth Partners?

Growth Partners is a sister business of tml Partners, who partner exclusively with a highly curated panel of fractional and independent consultants. While tml specialises in executive search and interim management, Growth Partners works with a carefully selected panel of seasoned leaders to provide flexible, part-time expertise. It’s especially valuable for investor-backed and high-growth businesses needing rapid, specialist support.

Visit www.growthpartners.org to learn more.

What’s the difference between an interim manager and a fractional consultant?

An interim manager steps in full-time for a defined period to lead, stabilise or transition a function, taking on decision-making authority and accountability. A fractional consultant works part-time over a longer term, providing strategic leadership or expertise without full-time commitment. The interim role is about embedding quickly and driving execution, while the fractional role focuses on sustainable support and oversight

What are the benefits of hiring a fractional or independent consultant?

Fractional and independent consultants give businesses immediate access to senior expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. They provide flexibility to scale support up or down as needs change, often bringing specialist skills that accelerate growth or transformation. With a carefully chosen consultant, companies avoid hiring delays, reduce risk, and gain leaders who can deliver impact from day one — particularly valuable for investor-backed or high-growth organisations.

How do you ensure the quality of the consultants?

We apply a rigorous selection process to guarantee access to only the highest-calibre talent. In fact, 95% of applicants do not meet the criteria. Those who do have led marketing and commercial functions for some of the world’s largest and most ambitious businesses, bringing proven expertise and board-level experience.

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At tml partners, we connect leading marketing and commercial talent with world-leading companies. Whether you're looking to fill a senior role or find your next career challenge, we're here to help you achieve your ambitions.

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Other services

We offer a breadth of expertise across a range of services designed to help you build exceptional teams and find your next role. We can support your needs whether you are seeking permanent, interim, or consultancy solutions.

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Elizabeth Cowan

15 days ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review I had a fantastic experience working with TML Partners during the recruitment process for a new role. From the very beginning, Emma was incredibly supportive, transparent, and genuinely helpful. Her communication was always clear and timely, and she made every step of the journey feel smooth and well-guided. Emma is a true professional and an absolute credit to TML Partners. I couldn’t recommend her — or the company — more highly.

Tanya Venables

98 days ago

I have recently had the pleasure of dealing with Hannah Jenns at TML Partners in my capacity as a potential candidate for a senior marketing role she was fulfilling. From the outset Hannah demonstrated a deep understanding of B2B marketing roles which established her credibility, and enabled us to have a meaningful conversation. Throughout the process, she asked considered and great questions! she provided constructive feedback, and I genuinely felt she was working for me not only her client. It is clear Hannah has a great relationship with her client’s in-house talent team. She passionately explained the business, was knowledgeable about the team and is a valuable advocate for them. I appreciated the extra effort Hannah took to check in before and after interviews. Would highly recommend Hannah both to candidates and organisations in the B2B marketing space.

btisam mailoud

100 days ago

Emma was absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish. She took the time to jump on calls throughout the process and was always available to answer any questions I had about the company and role. Her guidance, professionalism, and genuine support made a huge difference — she really went above and beyond and made herself indispensable. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I truly hope all of my future career opportunities come through Emma!

Supreet Thomas

111 days ago

I recently worked with Malisha Patel at tml Partners and can’t recommend her highly enough. She is an expert in her field, with a deep understanding of both the organisation and the role. Malisha guided me through the process with professionalism, insight and genuine care, making the experience seamless from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend working with her and the team at tml Partners.

Simon Gallimore

170 days ago

I had a fantastic experience with tml partners. Selina was very professional and dedicated to providing an exceptional experience. Communication, coaching and guidance through the process was brilliant and was a significant factor to securing the role. Highly recommended for both employers and candidates.

Scott Thomson

244 days ago

From the get go, Klaidi has been great! He was supportive throughout the interview process, providing insights and feedback along the way. His friendly, professional approach ensured I was well prepared for each round, helping me secure my new position. I would highly recommend him.

Larina

244 days ago

"I had an excellent experience as a potential candidate for a new role and can highly recommend working with Emma Calder from tml Partners. She was wonderful throughout the entire process – extremely personable, knowledgeable, with great attention to detail and very professional. She took the time to understand the my needs, always got back to me asap, and supported me well in my thought processes. All the best!"

Jonnie Norgate

244 days ago

"My whole experience with tml Partners and specifically Hannah the recruiter for my position was first class. The approach to ensure really clear alignment between what I was looking for and the role was in place from the 1st phone call right through to the end of the process. Hannah kept me up to date throughout the whole process, was a brilliant support both pre and post interviews and a great liaison with my new company. I really appreciated the additional check ins prior to key interview days. Would highly recommend both as a candidate but also as a hiring manager to consider tml Partners."

Gregor Ridley

244 days ago

"My experience with TML Recruitment Agency has always been exceptional across the board, but I specifically would like to single out Khushi Patel. From our first interaction, Khushi demonstrated a level of professionalism and dedication that truly sets her apart in the recruitment industry. In the years since, what continues to impress me most is her deep understanding of the marketing and communications landscape. She takes the time to thoroughly understand experience, specialised skills, and strategic capabilities before suggesting relevant opportunities. Her advice is always on point, practical, and tailored. I highly recommend TML Recruitment Agency, and specifically Khushi Patel, to any marketing and communications professional looking to advance their career.and/or grow their teams."

LJ H

244 days ago

My experience working with tml partners has been a very positive one. The search consultant was thoroughly researched, very much on top of her client's brief, genuinely interested in motivation - both for the role and longer term career- timely and crystal clear on steps to be taken. She was also open about the client's focus and key considerations. I found that because of her preparation and thought given to candidate's aspirations, trust and rapport were easily established and sustained. This reflected very well on the client and tml partners.

Des'ree Obi

275 days ago

It's been a pleasure working with tml Partners and particularly working with Tara, she's a star! She's very thorough and provides so much guidance, assistance and reassurance which is greatly appreciated during a time of a tough market.

Tatenda Siwadi

275 days ago

Tara A. at TML Partners has been incredibly dedicated to understanding my career goals. Her emphasis on quality over quantity has not only shaped the way I present myself but has also given me the confidence to excel in my chosen path. Her guidance and expertise have been truly invaluable.

Boris Pincay

275 days ago

"I had the pleasure of working with Malisha, and it has been a satisfactory experience. From the first conversation, she was very professional and always explained the whole process in detail. She also shared relevant information, recommendations, and knowledge, so I was prepared and confident during the interview. I really appreciate the approach and how Malisha guided me through the process with the company, which helped me get the job offer. I am delighted with her work and would highly recommend her. Thank you so much !!"

Nino Horcher

303 days ago

I had a fantastic experience working with tml Partners. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the industry and the role, which made me feel confident in their ability to match my skills and experience with the right opportunity. They took the time to thoroughly understand my background and ensured every detail was aligned. Their attention to detail and constant support throughout the process was invaluable. They made sure I had everything I needed to succeed and felt well-prepared for the entire process. Highly recommend!

Milap M Ladwa

303 days ago

"I was fortunate to be recommended to Selina and her team at tml Partners while exploring the next step in my career. From our very first conversation, Selina's approach stood out. She genuinely listened, taking the time to understand my career journey to date and what the ideal senior commercial sales leadership role would look like for me. Selina went beyond surface-level discussions, delving deeply into what drives and motivates me. She offered invaluable coaching on my personal brand and positioning, helping me to clarify and articulate my professional strengths. Together, we not only identified current opportunities but also mapped out a list of target firms that aligned with my aspirations. Thanks to Selina's guidance, persistence, and strategic insight, I secured a meeting with the CMO of a targeted firm I had long admired. That meeting opened the door to a truly exciting opportunity, with the organisation recognising how my skills and experience could contribute significant value during a period of growth and transformation. I am immensely grateful to Selina for her expertise, unwavering support, and genuine care throughout the process – it was seamless and empowering! Selina is not just a market leader in executive search – she is a true partner who consistently goes above and beyond. Thank you, Selina, for giving me the confidence, clarity, and encouragement to pursue my dream role… I'm excited about what lies ahead!"

Roger Evans

303 days ago

Have known the excellent Selina @ TML partners for some time now. Always impressed by her attention to detail, responsiveness, humour and "can do" attitude. If only all recruiters were such a pleasure to interact with. Recommended from a candidate experience PoV.

Jema Avedian

365 days ago

Brilliant team, super supportive and helpful in interview process and general advice. Have worked with Selina and Emma before and both have been brilliant throughout. Would highly recommend working with tml Partners

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