Member Events Programming Manager - Brighton

Soho House & Co.; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Members Events Programming Manager to curate and manage a vibrant events program. This exciting role requires exceptional creativity and organisational skills to design engaging events that resonate with a diverse audience. The position offers flexibility to work remotely while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure seamless execution. You will have the opportunity to shape the cultural landscape of the Brighton Beach House, making each event a memorable experience for members. If you are passionate about cultural events and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Every House Membership

50% discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rate: $100 per night

Private Health and Dental Care

Weekly Pay

Life Assurance

Birthday Day Off

Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Season Ticket Loan

Paid days to support charity through Soho Impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event programming and operational management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute unique monthly Members Events within Brighton House.
• Collaborate with teams to optimise events for in-person and digital audiences.

Skills

Event Programming

Creativity

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Cultural Awareness

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Member Events Programming Manager - Brighton

Soho House is seeking a Members Events Programming Manager to report to the UK Head of Events, responsible for the curation, organisation, and management of the Members Events program within Brighton Beach House.

This role offers an exciting, varied, and rewarding opportunity for someone with exceptional creativity, cultural understanding, and organisation skills. It suits an independent worker who can operate remotely and collaborate closely with the UK Members Events team, as well as the membership, content, and operational teams at the Houses.

Main Duties:

• Design, plan, and execute unique monthly Members Events within Brighton House, leveraging the existing membership network, personal contacts, and new connections.
• Maintain a varied, original, and appealing Members Events calendar for Local and Every House members, including live music, talks, comedy, supper clubs, parties, workshops, and innovative formats.
• Collaborate with content and live rooms teams to optimise events for both in-person and digital audiences.
• Ensure strong organisational presence at events and delegate tasks to the membership and communications teams as needed.
• Organise and plan all events in line with quarterly deadlines, including preparing promotional copy and photos for members.
• Assist with membership duties such as gathering feedback and covering evening or weekend shifts.
• Work with the Private Hire Manager and operational team to ensure spaces are booked and event sheets are prepared in advance.
• Produce timelines and risk assessments in collaboration with the H&S team.
• Occasionally work weekends and holidays for larger events and special occasions like Halloween, NYE, and summer parties.
• Stay informed on current and future trends to keep events engaging for a diverse, creative audience.
• Maintain cultural awareness across all content pillars.
• Collaborate with other Members Events Managers and the UK and global Membership and Communication Teams to share ideas and concepts.
• Attend committee and weekly team meetings to gather feedback and report on event progress.
• Prepare monthly budgets detailing expenditures for all events, including large-scale productions.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience demonstrating creativity, operational management, and event programming skills.
• Knowledge of Brighton's cultural scene.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in event curation within the cultural industries.
• Proficiency with Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by events.
• A keen interest in cultural events outside work.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and remain resilient.
• Hospitality or live events experience is advantageous.
• Experience with digital content and streaming is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Every House Membership
• 50% discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate: Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 per night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Weekly Pay
• Life Assurance
• Birthday Day Off
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• Season Ticket Loan
• Paid days to support charity through Soho Impact
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Access to Cookhouse & House Tonic training and events
• Continuous personal and professional development training
• Exclusive discounts via benefits platform
• Monthly team events including fitness, cinema, and art activities