Trusts and Foundations officer

Company: Blenheim Estate
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Location: Woodstock
Job Description:

Join a growing and ambitious philanthropy team at Blenheim Palace.

Blenheim Palace professionalised its fundraising in 2024, and has already been successful in fundraising from HNWIs, Trusts & Foundations, corporate partners and our wider visitors. It is one of the best possible locations for fundraising in the UK and is full of potential.

As this area continues to grow, we are now looking for a talented Trusts & Foundations Officer to play a key role in that success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but high-performing team and help secure vital support for one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites, building strong funder relationships and developing compelling cases for support that deliver real impact.

What we’re looking for:

  • Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently whilst remaining a collaborative team-player
  • A passion for, and interest in, the heritage sector and Blenheim’s mission
  • Knowledge of current trends and fundraising best practice in the heritage and cultural sectors
  • Ability to work in a target-driven environment and deliver results
  • Professional, diplomatic and thoughtful in all funder and stakeholder communications

What’s in it for you:

  • Staff Discounts
    • 20% on Blenheim retail
    • 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
    • 30% at The Orangery
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
  • Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
    • Instant discounts
    • Discount on Days Out
    • Day Passes for Family and Friends
    • Monthly Adventure Play Visit
    • Shopping Cards
    • Weekly Shop Discounts
    • Gym Scheme and Much More!
  • Complimentary Event Tickets
  • Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
  • Staff Events
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Free Fruit Wednesday
  • Free breakfast on Friday
  • Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
  • Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
  • Long Service Award
  • Onsite Parking
  • Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.

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Posted: May 28th, 2026