Club Secretary – The Turf Club – Salary: c£100,000

A rare opportunity to lead one of London's most prestigious and historic private members' clubs. Founded in 1861 and located at the iconic 5 Carlton House Terrace, the Club is renowned for its heritage, exceptional membership and deep connections to the horse racing community.

Reporting to the Chairman and working closely with the Management Committee, the Club Secretary is the chief executive of the Club, responsible for its overall operation, membership, finances, staff, facilities and strategic development. The role combines governance, operational leadership and member engagement, ensuring the highest standards of service whilst preserving the Club's traditions and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Club and its staff.
• Manage membership administration, member relations and Club events.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting and commercial performance.
• Support the Chairman, Management Committee and governance processes.
• Ensure excellence in hospitality, facilities management, compliance and health & safety.
• Coordinate the Club's racing activities, syndicate operations and flagship events.

About You

You will be an accomplished leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, commercial awareness and operational expertise. You will have experience working with boards or committees, a track record of delivering exceptional customer or member experiences, strong financial acumen and the confidence to lead diverse teams while upholding a heritage organisation's values and traditions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-calibre professional to shape the future of a distinguished institution while serving an engaged and influential membership.

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 

+44 (0) 7515 919 648

William.Pringle@berwickpartners.co.uk 

Lisa Henry

Senior Researcher

Berwick Partners 

+44 (0) 121 654 5974

lisa.henry@berwickpartners.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th November 2026