Club Secretary & General Manager

Role: Club Secretary & General Manager

Company: East India Club

Location: St James's Square, London

Salary: Competitive Salary

The East India Club, an institution steeped in heritage and tradition, is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as its next Club Secretary & General Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a vibrant and historic club, offering the chance to shape its future while honouring its distinguished past.

With a membership of over 4,500 and a turnover of approximately £9 million, the Club combines tradition with modern hospitality, offering fine dining, accommodation, events, and a rich cultural and sporting calendar.

Due to the retirement of a long-serving Secretary, this appointment marks a strategic moment for renewal and evolution. The successful candidate will be entrusted with the overall management of the Club, leading a team of around 100 staff across multiple departments. You will be the principal link between the elected Committee, the Membership, and the operational teams, ensuring excellence in service, governance, and member experience.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has proven senior management experience in a private members' club, luxury hotel, or similar hospitality setting.
• Demonstrates strong operational and financial acumen across catering, rooms, events, and administration.
• Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence.
• Is confident, impeccably presented, and able to inspire teams and engage Members.
• Can modernise systems and structures while respecting the Club's traditions and ethos.

What we offer:

• A prestigious leadership role in one of London's most historic and active clubs.
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, private healthcare, and 25 days' holiday.
• A supportive and engaged Committee and Membership.
• The opportunity to influence organisational change and shape the Club's next chapter.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for hospitality, heritage, and excellence, and are ready to lead with integrity and vision, we invite you to apply.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:

William Pringle

Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice

Berwick Partners

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Closing date for applications: Friday 19th December 2025