Lifestyle Curator (part-time)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Rowen Partnership is a dynamic and ambitious group of carefully curated brands delivering thoughtful service across The Partnership.

We are now looking for a part time highly capable Lifestyle Curator to source, shape and present exceptional travel, dining, and cultural experiences.

This is a taste led role, focussed on identifying what is genuinely worth doing, from hotels and destinations to restaurants, events, and cultural movements, and then presenting these in a clear, curated way.

The role is primarily focused on personal lifestyle and travel, with occasional input into team experiences and company events. You will act as a filter and editor bringing forward a small number of well considered recommendations rather than large volumes of options.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Travel & Destination Curation

• Identify and propose standout destinations, hotels, and villas globally.
• Source places that feel considered, design led, and interesting (not generic luxury).
• Present shortlists (typically 2-3 options) with clear rationale.

Restaurants & Dining

• Stay ahead of new and notable restaurant openings.
• Recommend places for personal use, client dinners, and occasions.
• Highlight what is actually worth going to, and why.

Experience & Culture

• Curate cultural and lifestyle experiences, including:
  • Events, exhibitions, and shows.
  • Concerts and performances.
  • Unique or under the radar experiences.
• Identify 'what's happening' and what matters.

Ongoing Curation

• Provide regular, proactive suggestions:
  • Things worth doing this month.
  • New openings to know about
  • Future travel ideas.
• Create simple mood boards or shortlists to communicate ideas clearly.

Support for Team Experiences (Secondary)

• Contribute ideas for:
  • Team offsites
  • Company events
• Focus on the quality and feel of the experience rather than logistics.

WHAT THIS ROLE FOCUSES ON

• Taste and judgement
• Curation and editing
• Awareness of what is current, relevant, and high quality.
• Presenting ideas clearly and concisely.

All bookings and logistics will be handled separately.

ABOUT YOU SKILLS & BACKGROUND

• Strong demonstrable taste in travel, food, and experiences.
• Background in one or more:
  • Luxury or boutique hotels
  • Hospitality or restaurants
  • Editorial / media / lifestyle curation
  • Events or cultural programming
• Ability to edit ruthlessly and avoid overwhelming with options.
• Strong research and discovery skills.
• Clear communication and presentation of ideas.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Naturally curious and culturally aware.
• Strong point of view on what is 'good'.
• Pays attention to detail, atmosphere, and design.
• Proactive, brings ideas forward without being asked.
• Independent thinker.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

• 10 to 12 hours a week - over 2 to 3 days (maybe more at certain times)
• Employed or self employed
• Hybrid working
• Light touch collaboration with PA / team for execution.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive, depending upon level of experience.
• Flexible structure - (hourly rate or part time equivalent)