Cultural Programming Manager

About The Groucho Club

The Groucho exists to keep Soho’s artistic, liberal
spirit burning bright, and to champion London’s role as a creative powerhouse
on the world stage. A joyful, generous and welcoming space for ideas, creative
life and the occasional late night.

Born in 1985 as the antidote to the cloistered
gentlemen’s clubs of London’s Mayfair, The Groucho Club was founded on a
radical idea: that good company is the kind chosen by ideas rather than status,
that emerging voices belong in the same room as established ones, and that
culture is made through conversation, collision and curiosity.

Forty years on, that belief still drives everything we
do. We exist to facilitate the conversations that shape culture now and next,
to back the people making it, and to keep Soho generous, welcoming and alive to
creative possibility. We host, we don’t serve.

Members and guests are people we know, not names on a
list.

Cultural Programming Manager

We are looking for a highly organised and operationally
focused Cultural Programming Manager to lead the planning and delivery of our
member events programme.

This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong
understanding of the creative industries with excellent event delivery and
project management skills. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider
Club teams, you will create and execute a dynamic calendar of events that
reflects the interests of our membership and enhances The Groucho Club
experience.

We're looking for someone who can take an event from concept
to completion—managing logistics, budgets, timelines, stakeholders, and
on-the-day delivery with confidence and attention to detail. From screenings
and panel discussions to live performances and member dinners, you will ensure
every event is planned and delivered to the highest standard.

At The Groucho Club, great programming is not just about
great ideas—it's about exceptional execution. This role is at the heart of
bringing memorable member experiences to life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning the end-to-end operational planning of
  programmed events, ensuring all logistics, timelines, budgets, supplier
  management, and stakeholder communications are delivered effectively.
• Creating detailed project plans and event
  schedules to ensure events are executed on time, within budget, and to Club
  standards.
• Leading cross-functional coordination between
  Operations, Food & Beverage, Reception, Marketing, Finance, and external
  partners to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Taking responsibility for event execution on the
  day, proactively resolving operational challenges and ensuring an exceptional
  member and guest experience.
• Developing processes, workflows, and planning
  systems that improve the efficiency and consistency of event delivery.
• Managing event budgets, forecasting costs,
  monitoring spend, and evaluating commercial performance post-event.
• Ensuring
  all programmed events comply with Club procedures, licensing requirements,
  health and safety standards, and operational best practice.
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Proven experience planning and delivering events
  from concept through to execution, ideally within hospitality, membership,
  events, arts, media, or entertainment.
• Highly organised with excellent project
  management skills and the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and
  stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong operational mindset with experience
  managing logistics, budgets, timelines, suppliers, and on-the-day event
  delivery.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making
  decisions in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-focused
  approach.
• A confident communicator who builds strong
  relationships with members, partners, speakers, and colleagues across
  departments.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance
  creativity, member engagement, and business objectives.
• Passionate about culture, media, and the
  creative industries, with a good understanding of the audiences and communities
  The Groucho Club serves.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment
  to delivering high-quality experiences.
• Professional, discreet, and confident when
  working with high-profile members, guests, and industry figures.
• Flexible and adaptable, with availability to
  work evenings, weekends, and key Club events as required.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive
  salary - £40,000 per year.


• 33
  days holiday including bank holidays, pro-rata.


• Wagestream
  to support your financial wellbeing.


• Nutritious
  meals prepared by our team.


• Pension
  scheme.


• Employee
  Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action.


• And
  all the other things that get us excited, including staff parties, food
  and drink tastings, unique events, and the opportunity to work alongside
  London’s most creative membership community.

Equal Opportunities

The Groucho Club is an equal opportunity employer. All
aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or
discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status,
age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression.

No agency support required, direct candidates only, please.