An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Gamekeeper to take responsibility for their own beat within a professional gamekeeping team. Working closely with the Head Keeper, you will play a key role in game management, animal welfare, habitat maintenance, and the successful delivery of shoot days across the estate. This role also has housing for the successful candidate.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that’s okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.
- Valid UK firearms & shotgun certificate and proven safe handling and use of rifles/shotguns for wildlife management.
- Flexible/adaptable in approach to work
- Ability to work independently, outdoors in all weather conditions, and as part of a team.
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Pro‑active approach to work
About Us
At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.
We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.
We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.
And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.
Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.
How We Hire
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:
- Application review, Shortlisting and Interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
- Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
- Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)
Feedback provided at every stage
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at peopleteam@blenhiempalace.com . We are happy to support you.
What’s in it for you
- Housing available to the successful candidate & vehicle for work use
- The opportunity to work within one of Britain’s most historic and biodiverse estates
- A supportive team environment with opportunities for training and skill development
- Competitive salary, benefits, and access to estate facilities.
- 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 GlassesLong Service Award
- Onsite Parking
- Free Blenheim Christmas Tree
Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.
Hours
39 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am 4pm)
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