Non-Executive Director - Anytime Fitness UK & Ireland / Collective Wellness Group

Love Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner seeks a Non-Executive Director for Collective Wellness Group to drive the growth of Anytime Fitness in the UK & Ireland. The candidate should possess extensive C-suite experience, a strong background in retail franchising, and significant financial acumen. Responsibilities include advising on expansion strategies and participating in Board discussions. Ideal for those with a proven track record in scaling multi-site businesses, the position offers competitive remuneration and requires commitment to quarterly Board meetings.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Extensive C-suite experience over at least a decade.
• Proven track record in retail or multi-site environments.
• Experience scaling physical networks and governance.
• Strong financial acumen for P&L performance.
• Significant exposure to property-led expansion.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and support as business scales.
• Advise on expansion strategy and franchisee performance.
• Utilize networks in property, finance, and franchising.
• Participate in Board meetings and committees.

Skills

C-suite experience

Financial acumen

Commercial strategy

Retail franchising expertise

Networking

Job description

Non-Executive Director – Collective Wellness Group / Anytime Fitness UK & Ireland

Location : You could be based in the UK or Ireland (travel required for UK based meetings)

Start : Early 2026

Remuneration : This is a paid position with a highly competitive package , commensurate with experience.

Collective Wellness Group (CWG) is the master franchise partner behind Anytime Fitness in Australia and, more recently, the UK & Ireland. With close to 800 health clubs and more than 950,000 members across these markets, CWG is one of the most successful operators in global health and fitness franchising. The Group has built its reputation on scaling high-performing networks, improving franchisee profitability, and elevating member experience across large, diverse markets.

Following CWG’s acquisition of a controlling interest in Anytime Fitness UK & Ireland, the business is now embarking on a significant growth phase. The strategic ambition is to grow the network from around 180 clubs to approximately 500 clubs over the next seven years, through a combination of franchised development and a selective portfolio of corporately owned and operated sites.

To support this next stage of expansion, CWG is appointing an additional Non-Executive Director to its Board. Collective Wellness Group has appointed Love Recruitment as its retained recruitment partner for this appointment.

The Opportunity

Joining an experienced, outcomes-driven Board, your role will be to bring the UK & Ireland market expertise, networks and governance experience needed to accelerate the growth of Anytime Fitness in these markets.

Your contribution will include :

• Providing independent challenge, insight and support as the business scales rapidly across the UK & Ireland.
• Advising on the expansion strategy, including the interplay between franchised growth and corporate-owned development.
• Bringing deep commercial and P&L experience to discussions on franchisee performance, capital planning and network profitability.
• Using your networks in property, finance, franchising and retail to unlock relationships that support development, funding and overall growth.
• Offering a balanced, strategic voice in Board discussions, positively influencing a high-performing and entrepreneurial leadership team.
• Participating fully in Board meetings (held quarterly across the UK and Australia, with virtual attendance available) and contributing to at least one Board committee.

About You

You are likely to be an experienced UK or Ireland–based company director with :

• Extensive C-suite experience (CEO, CFO, COO, CDO or equivalent) over at least a decade.
• A proven track record in retail or bricks-and-mortar franchising, or another multi-site, customer-centric environment.
• Experience scaling physical networks and implementing structure, governance, systems and cultural alignment during periods of fast growth.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interrogate P&L performance, challenge commercial assumptions and support franchisee profitability.
• Significant exposure to property-led expansion, including site strategy, landlord relationships, negotiations and development planning.
• A well‑established professional network across :
• lenders and finance providers
• property agents, developers and landlords
• senior franchising or retail leaders

In terms of style, you are commercially grounded, pragmatic and comfortable contributing to high‑intensity Board discussions. You bring constructive challenge, rationale and clarity, and you are adept at working with strong personalities while maintaining positive influence.

Founders with a strong record of scaling structured, multi‑site businesses are welcome to apply, alongside seasoned CEOs and senior executives from large franchise or retail networks. Direct experience in the fitness industry is not required.

How to Apply

Collective Wellness Group has appointed Love Recruitment as its retained recruitment partner for this search.

To express your interest, please submit :

• Your CV
• A short covering statement outlining your relevant experience in franchising, multi‑site growth, finance, property and Board‑level leadership.

All expressions of interest should be sent by 31st December 2025.

All direct and third‑party applications will be forwarded to Love Recruitment as CWG’s retained recruitment partner.