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

Love Recruitment; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Non-Executive Director for a prestigious health and fitness group. You will leverage your extensive C-suite experience and financial acumen to support growth strategies in the UK & Ireland, advising on franchise and corporate site development. Your connections in property and finance will be critical for this role. Board participation and strategic influence are key aspects, with applications closing on 31st December 2025. Experience in fitness is not mandatory.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Influential role on the Board

Qualifications

• Extensive C-suite experience over at least a decade.
• Proven track record in franchising or multi-site environments.
• Experience in governance systems and scaling physical networks.
• Strong skills in interrogating P&L and supporting profitability.
• Established network with property and finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of Anytime Fitness in the UK & Ireland.
• Advise on expansion strategies for franchises and corporate sites.
• Participate in quarterly board meetings and committees.

Skills

C-suite experience (CEO, CFO, COO, CDO)

Track record in retail or franchising

Financial acumen

Networking with finance providers and property agents

Experience in board-level discussions

Job description

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

Location: 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 950000 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 CWGs 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 Irelandbased 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 CWGs retained recruitment partner.