Non:Executive Director : QSR

TipTopJob; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned, multi-site operator in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Non-Executive Director. This crucial role involves advising the CEO and leadership team while providing strategic insight. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in franchise-led businesses and a firm grasp of financial governance. Applicants should be within reasonable reach of Essex for monthly board meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in franchise-led businesses, ideally at a national or international scale.
• Background as a former CFO, investor, or senior finance executive with board experience.
• Capability to support banking, M&A, or refinancing discussions.
• Familiarity with margin pressure and consumer behavior shifts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a critical friend to the CEO and leadership team.
• Offer external perspective and board-level support.
• Help the founder-led business move to long-term clarity.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Strong financial acumen

Governance experience

Problem-solving skills

Job description

London

Up to A GBP 100,000 DOE

We are excited to be working with a privately owned, multi-site operator in the food and beverage space, seeking a commercially astute Non-Executive Director to join its board at a pivotal moment in its journey.

The business operates over 100 sites under a leading global franchise, with ambitions to diversify further. The company is navigating a complex trading environment where strategic clarity, financial discipline, and agility are crucial.

The Individual

The ideal candidate brings experience from QSR, franchising, or multi-brand retail, and has a strong grasp of finance, governance, and strategic planning. You will act as a critical friend to the CEO and leadership team, offering external perspective, board-level support, and creative problem-solving as the business evolves.

Requirements

• Background in franchise-led businesses, ideally with exposure to national or international scale.
• Strong financial acumen, could be a former CFO, investor, or senior finance executive with board experience.
• Ability to support banking, M&A, or refinancing discussions where required.
• Strategic mindset, comfortable helping a founder-led business move from operational intensity to long-term clarity.
• Understanding of margin pressure, consumer behavior shifts, and brand partner relationships.
• Based within reasonable reach of Essex; board meets monthly in person.

If this position is of interest to you and you fit the requirements of the role, then please apply with an updated copy of your CV.