Our approach to specialised recruitment
With well over 25 years of industry experience, we’ve established ourselves as the trusted industry specialists connecting top talent with leading brands in Health & Fitness, Leisure, Spa & Wellness, and Hospitality.
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The most experienced and exceptionally well-networked search and selection consultancy, operating in our specialist sectors of Health & Fitness, Leisure, Spa & Wellness, and Hospitality. | Uniquely placed to introduce the strongest candidates in the market, from mid-management to board-level hires, utilising our unrivalled database and network of industry contacts | A proven track record of supporting and developing hundreds of successful careers, from middle management to senior positions across our various sectors. |
Our history
Founded in 1997 to serve the growing sports, wellness, and fitness market, we have evolved to cover a much broader range of leisure and hospitality clients. Today, we proudly support many of the leading leisure businesses that are ranked in The Times Best Big Companies to Work For, as well as many smaller chains, stand-alone and franchise businesses.
Through our sister company, LeisureJobs.com, we work with many of the same clients, with the job board supporting the recruitment of front-line and customer-facing teams to great effect.
Meet the senior leadership team
 David PeacockDirector Having joined Leisure People in 2000, David is the leisure sector's leading specialist recruiter. Focusing on Executive Search and Senior Level appointments across health, fitness and commercial leisure, David leverages exceptional industry knowledge, a global candidate network and best in class search techniques to consistently deliver the highest quality of recruitment solutions. Outside of work, he is best known for Co-Founding England's Barmy Army of Cricket Supporters. |  Mark ManningDirector Joining in 2001 after a management career in health & fitness, Mark specialises in recruiting middle management to board level roles in operations, sales, marketing, product and human resources. He prides himself on his market knowledge and vast network of contacts across the sports, leisure and health & fitness markets making him an asset to clients and candidates. Mark is particularly passionate about working with purpose driven organisations who make a positive impact on society. Click here Email +44(0)7971 874649 |  Veronica WinterAssociate Director With over 30 years of operational and recruitment experience in Health & Wellness, Veronica specialises in placing high-calibre candidates into high-end destination spas, hotels, leisure clubs, and the fitness sector. A certified fitness instructor and yoga teacher, Veronica teaches weekly yoga classes and hosts retreats abroad. Her expertise and knowledge of well-being drive her recruitment success.
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A selection of our Clients
