Head of Cultural Programming

Harri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical benefits

Life Assurance

Long Service Awards

Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme

Discounts on food & beverage in our…

Learning and development programmes

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sickness pay

Complimentary meals while on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday extra day off

Job summary

The Arts Club Limited in London is seeking a Head of Cultural Programming to lead the Club’s strategy and deliver a distinctive annual events calendar that combines creativity with commercial discipline.

You will curate talks, performances, tours and member experiences, manage a Cultural Programming Executive, and collaborate with Marketing, Private Events, Membership and Operations to ensure flawless delivery that reflects the Club’s heritage and standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cultural programming, event curation or a related role within luxury hospitality, the arts, cultural institutions or private members’ clubs.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary cultural, social and global topics, with the ability to identify ideas that will resonate with a sophisticated audience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects, budgets and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence building relationships with senior contributors, creative talent, institutional partners and discerning members.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a calm, professional approach to event delivery.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, mentor and set a strong example for junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a varied cultural programme spanning arts, literature, science, technology, politics, healthcare, the environment and current affairs.
• Curate high-quality talks, debates, panel discussions, performances, tours, trips and exclusive member experiences that appeal to a wide range of member interests.
• Identify, approach and secure outstanding speakers, artists, performers, cultural institutions, brands and thought leaders while managing costs carefully.
• Build and nurture relationships with members, partners, suppliers, museums, galleries and cultural organisations to strengthen the Club’s network and reputation.
• Oversee event delivery from concept through to execution, ensuring every detail reflects the Club’s standards of discretion, service and excellence.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote the programme through member newsletters, social media, digital content and Club communications.
• Monitor event performance, attendance, member engagement and return on investment, using insight to refine future programming.
• Lead, support and develop a Cultural Programming Executive, ensuring clear priorities, thoughtful delegation and high standards of delivery.

Job description

Head of Cultural Programming

Full time | On-site
The Arts Club - A stage for ideas, culture and conversation.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director - Marketing and Communications, Cultural Programming and Membership, you will lead the Club’s cultural programming strategy and oversee the successful delivery of a distinctive, high-quality annual events calendar. You will combine creative judgement with commercial discipline, bringing together influential speakers, artists, institutions, brands and thought leaders to create experiences that feel relevant, original and unmistakably aligned with The Arts Club’s heritage and standards. You will manage a Cultural Programming Executive and work closely with Marketing, Private Events, Membership, Operations and the wider Club team to ensure each event is thoughtfully conceived, professionally promoted and seamlessly delivered.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver a varied cultural programme spanning arts, literature, science, technology, politics, healthcare, the environment and current affairs.
• Curate high-quality talks, debates, panel discussions, performances, tours, trips and exclusive member experiences that appeal to a wide range of member interests.
• Identify, approach and secure outstanding speakers, artists, performers, cultural institutions, brands and thought leaders while managing costs carefully.
• Build and nurture relationships with members, partners, suppliers, museums, galleries and cultural organisations to strengthen the Club’s network and reputation.
• Oversee event delivery from concept through to execution, ensuring every detail reflects the Club’s standards of discretion, service and excellence.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote the programme through member newsletters, social media, digital content and Club communications.
• Monitor event performance, attendance, member engagement and return on investment, using insight to refine future programming.
• Lead, support and develop a Cultural Programming Executive, ensuring clear priorities, thoughtful delegation and high standards of delivery.

About You

You will be a creative, curious and commercially minded cultural programme leader with the confidence to operate in a luxury, member-focused environment. You will bring excellent judgement, strong networks and the ability to translate contemporary ideas into memorable live experiences.

• Proven experience in cultural programming, event curation or a related role within luxury hospitality, the arts, cultural institutions or private members’ clubs.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary cultural, social and global topics, with the ability to identify ideas that will resonate with a sophisticated audience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects, budgets and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence building relationships with senior contributors, creative talent, institutional partners and discerning members.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a calm, professional approach to event delivery.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, mentor and set a strong example for junior team members.

What We Offer

In return, we offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Private medical benefits
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes & opportunities for continual progression
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday extra day off

*Terms and conditions apply to all the above benefits

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

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Compensation: Competitive salary