EXEC - Director of Cultural Programming & Partnerships (12 month FTC, Maternity Cover) in City of Westminster

Maison Estelle is a private members’ club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove. We are looking for a Director of Cultural Programming & Partnerships (12-Month FTC, Maternity Cover). This is a rare opportunity to join Maison Estelle and Celeste in a senior leadership role, sitting within the Executive Team and leading the Cultural Programming, Partnerships and Events functions across both clubs.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering a best-in‑class member experience through innovative cultural programming, strategic luxury brand partnerships and exceptional event delivery. Leading a team of nine, you'll play a key role in driving commercial partnerships, curating memorable experiences and acting as an ambassador for one of London's most exciting luxury hospitality brands.

Here is a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Leading the cultural programming strategy across Maison Estelle and Celeste, creating a calendar of engaging events aligned to London's cultural landscape.
• Developing and nurturing relationships with existing luxury brand partners whilst identifying and securing new commercial opportunities.
• Creating bespoke partnership concepts and activations that enhance the member experience and contribute to revenue targets.
• Overseeing the successful delivery of member events, speaker programmes, private events and brand activations.
• Managing, developing and inspiring a team of nine across partnerships, cultural programming and events.
• Managing budgets, reporting to senior leadership and ownership, and contributing as a member of the Executive Team.
• Acting as a brand ambassador, building strong relationships internally and externally with members, partners, speakers and stakeholders.

Who we are looking for:

• Proven experience securing, managing and growing luxury brand partnerships.
• A strong understanding of London's luxury, cultural and lifestyle landscape.
• Experience developing cultural programming, events or experiences for a luxury brand, private members' club, hospitality business or cultural organisation.
• A commercially minded leader with experience managing budgets, revenue targets and senior stakeholder relationships.
• A confident communicator who is comfortable presenting to executive leadership and ownership groups.
• An experienced people manager with a track record of leading and developing teams of five or more.
• Someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach and can quickly immerse themselves in a fast‑paced environment.

About the role:

• 12-month fixed‑term maternity cover.
• Executive‑level position reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Leadership responsibility for a team of nine.
• Based across Maison Estelle and Celeste in London.
• One day per week working from home.
• Competitive salary available, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Opportunity to join one of London's leading luxury private members' club groups and play a key role in shaping its cultural and partnership strategy.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well‑being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well‑being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus scheme.