Non-Executive Director - QSR
- Essex
- £50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
London
Up to £100,000 DOEWe are excited to be working with a privately owned, multi-site operator in the food and beverage space is seeking a commercially astute Non-Executive Director to join it’s 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 crucialThe 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’ll 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 behaviour shifts, and brand partner relationships.
- Based within reasonable reach of Essex — board meets monthly in person.