Maison Estelle
Director of Cultural Programming & Partnerships Contract
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Director of Cultural Programming & Partnerships (12-Month FTC, Maternity Cover)
Who Are We?
Maison Estelle is a private members’ club set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse on Grafton Street, Mayfair. A ‘hosted home’ dedicated to bringing plenty of conversation and unpolished connection—old school values meet a no-rules new approach, with personalised service and the utmost discretion.
We are looking for an in-house leader to join the Origins of this adventure, in collaboration with Celeste, its sister Property.
About the Role
This exclusive senior leadership opportunity gives you a seat in Maison Estelle’s Executive Team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll drive the strategic vision, innovative programming and influential partnerships that elevate our exclusive member experience—shaping these with cultural curiosity, commercial insight and creative flair.
You will be expected to apply your creative, commercial, and operational expertise to our world as we grow. Leading a team of nine, ensure everything you create reflects the quality and exclusivity Households demand.
Key activities will include:
- Creating an annual programming calendar attentive to cultural ‘eclipses’ and member needs
- Forging and growing relationships with luxury brand partners across creative, retail, hospitality and beyond—transforming opportunities into impactful campaigns
- Conceiving and stewarding custom activations that celebrate our members and partners
- Overseeing events delivery from private members club evenings to major brand activations
- Managing nine – inspiring a diverse team spread across three departments
- Balancing budgets, forecasting, and performing as a key contributor to Executive Team strategy
- Championing Household branding among internal stakeholders, members, and external audiences
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Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone able to:
- Succeed with luxury brand partnerships—whether securing, managing, or scaling these relationships with confidence
- Navigate London’s luxury, cultural, and lifestyle ecosystems with ease and allegiance
- Draw on proven experience programming events, experiences, or cultural initiatives for a private members’ club, luxury hospitality brand, 5 establishment* or similar
- Spot commercial opportunity, dance with numbers, and managership budgets defining revenue targets while building relationships with leadership, investors and board
- Present with poise to Executive Teams, stakeholders and Membership
- Lead rapidly—mentoring and scaling people across operational, programming and partnership functions –at least five+ people
- Straddle inventive and pragmatic—bridging creativity, strategy and security
The Scope & Duration
- 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
- Executive-level responsibilities, reporting directly to the Managing Director
- London-based with the option of one work-from-home day weekly
- Competitive salary with pay flexibility available for exceptional candidates
This role supports a significant move to establish and grow the cultural positioning and partnership model here at Maison Estelle. You’ll become a brand ambassador and a key creative and operational leader—influencing how we connect to, and enrich lives in the luxury hospitality space.
Focus Areas
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Cultural Programming Strategy
- Develop a curated calendar rich with London’s cultural pulses, adapting to ensure excellence
Commercial Partnerships
- Drive liaison with luxury brands, activate champions
Events & Experiences
Deliver bespoke ideas and publish المعت
Leadership & Culture
Grow an engaged team, ensuring values shape every interaction
The Benefits
Perks Beyond Competitive Compensation
Making dreams a daily delight, Maison Estelle’s benefits went unquantified until now:
General Wellbeing
- Exclusive staff dining rates across Estate restaurant provision
- A stocked colleague lounge with offered refreshments
- Full uniform allowance—and a seamstress is on-site to solve wardrobe emergencies
Socials & Socialising
- Twice-yearly company get-togethers
- Inclusive participation in household picnics, afternoons and social leagues
Money & Security
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Pension plan with substantial employer contribution
- Health prevention through Household cash plan
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of statutory holidays) + additional leave proliferates with tenure
Learning and Friendship
- Colleague forums are encouraged—giving you voice in shaping company values
- Sustainability committees build movement—collaborate in meaningful impact
- Biannual Estelleversary affairs; birthday or service milestones receive a gift from the household
- Introduce a new colleague? You’ll get a bonus of £1000 when they stay beyond the probation period
Being part of Maison Estelle feels like joining a family. Here we celebrate people for exactly who they are—welcoming your original self, always.
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