Meet Our Team

Jean

Co-Founder & Director

Jean is a founding Director of 4Leisure Recruitment, focusing on connecting top talent with leading organisations across the leisure, spa, and beauty sectors. He specialises in executive appointments, bespoke recruitment campaigns, and developing effective hiring strategies.

With decades of experience, Jean has built a strong client base and is recognised for his honest, pragmatic approach. He has supported some of the most recognisable leisure businesses through recruitment challenges and continues to deliver tailored solutions for long-term success.

Jean

James

Co-Founder & Director

James is a founding Director of 4Leisure Recruitment. He is actively involved in business operations and remains focused on senior permanent appointments and large-scale recruitment campaigns.

With more than 20 years' experience working with leading leisure brands, James has extensive sector knowledge. He enjoys linking exceptional talent to client needs and building long-term partnerships. James is proud of the professional recommendations he has received from clients and candidates and continues to deliver high-profile recruitment projects.

James

Amy

Director

Amy is a Director at 4Leisure Recruitment, leading talent acquisition across the health, fitness, and leisure sectors. She specialises in bespoke recruitment solutions, covering permanent, temporary, and interim hiring for roles from entry-level to senior leadership and board appointments.

With deep insight into the leisure industry, Amy focuses on connecting high-calibre professionals with organisations where they can thrive. Her approach is people-first, offering honest guidance and a personalised experience for both clients and candidates. She is dedicated to delivering tailored, long-lasting recruitment solutions that drive growth, performance, and impact.

Amy

Susie

Senior Account Manager

Susie is a Senior Account Manager at 4Leisure Recruitment. With a background in leisure and site operations, she understands the demands and people-focused nature of the industry. She leads the Residential and Hotel sector for temporary staffing, covering roles from lifeguards and fitness instructors to spa therapists and front-of-house concierge.

Susie specialises in temporary and permanent staffing solutions across all areas of leisure, from health clubs and spas to hotels and marinas. She enjoys working on niche or unconventional roles and is passionate about supporting clients with staffing challenges outside traditional leisure positions.

Susie

Leah

Divisional Manager

Leah is Divisional Manager at 4Leisure Recruitment, specialising in high-quality temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the leisure industry. She supports leisure centres, lidos, fitness clubs, and gyms in securing the people they need to operate smoothly and grow with confidence.

Leah works closely with clients to understand operational demands and provides fast, reliable staffing - whether urgent short-term cover or long-term team strengthening. She is committed to offering more than just placements, providing honest advice, practical support, and guidance that helps clients and candidates achieve their goals.

Leah

Lizi

Divisional Manager, Spa, Beauty & Aesthetics

Lizi is Divisional Manager for the Spa, Beauty, and Aesthetics team at 4Leisure Recruitment. She places professionals from front-line to C-suite roles across operators and suppliers in the sector.

Lizi believes recruitment is more than a tick-box exercise; it's about understanding clients as people, recognising their business as a whole, and matching candidates by both skills and values. She takes a consultative, advisory approach with the aim of building long-term relationships and delivering the best-fit talent.

Lizi

Joel

Recruitment Consultant

Joel is a Recruitment Consultant specialising in temporary staffing, connecting businesses with skilled professionals when they need them most. His expertise lies in the health and fitness sector, where he has spent nearly two decades developing a deep understanding of industry demands.

Joel is known for his practical, solutions-focused approach and his ability to respond quickly without compromising quality. He helps clients maintain smooth operations while supporting candidates in finding roles that suit their strengths and experience.

Joel

Kei

Account Executive

Kei is an Account Executive at 4Leisure Recruitment, managing key accounts within the health and fitness division. He specialises in contingency cover for consumer and corporate clubs and supports clients with permanent recruitment solutions.

With a background as a personal trainer, Kei brings strong industry knowledge and a people-focused approach that allows him to build genuine, lasting relationships. He also leads the Corporate Fitness sector at 4Leisure, ensuring businesses have the staffing needed to support workplace wellbeing.

Kei

Tunde

Account Executive

Tunde is an Account Executive at 4Leisure Recruitment, specialising in client relationship management and key account oversight across the leisure industry. With over a decade of experience, she combines deep sector knowledge with the ability to connect clients and candidates seamlessly.

Tunde works across retained and contingent contracts, supporting temporary, interim, and permanent recruitment. Her portfolio includes roles from lifeguards, massage therapists, and membership sales professionals to leadership positions such as Duty Managers and Sales Managers. She is committed to delivering tailored recruitment solutions that foster trust and build long-term partnerships.

Tunde

Elpida

Marketing Executive

Elpida is the Marketing Executive at 4Leisure Recruitment, leading all aspects of marketing and managing the company's online presence. She develops marketing strategies, oversees social media channels, and creates engaging content that connects with clients, candidates, and the wider leisure community.

A creative and energetic professional, Elpida brings fresh perspectives to her role and a strong understanding of recruitment marketing. She is dedicated to elevating the 4Leisure brand, building lasting relationships, and exploring innovative ideas that support the business's growth and industry presence.

Elpida