Patrons Manager

Blenheim Palace; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Blenheim Palace as a Patrons Manager and play a crucial role in fundraising for the restoration of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will engage with supporters to secure vital donations and contribute to the heritage sector. This position offers a chance to make a lasting impact while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Competitive Pension

Complimentary Event Tickets

Annual Pass for Family and Friends

Paid Volunteer Day

Free Fruit Wednesdays

Free Friday Breakfast

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising best practices.
• Ability to engage and steward individual supporters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a Patrons programme.
• Identify and engage individual supporters for donations.

Skills

Motivated

Proactive

Diplomacy

Target-driven

Job description

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Are you passionate about heritage and inspired by the power of philanthropy? This is an exciting opportunity at Blenheim Palace to help raise vital funds for the restoration and conservation of our UNESCO World Heritage Site. As Patrons Manager, you will develop and lead a Patrons programme, identifying, engaging, and stewarding individual supporters to secure annual donations. This role is key to our long-term fundraising strategy and offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Britain's most iconic landmarks.

What we are looking for:

• A highly motivated and proactive individual, capable of working independently and collaboratively
• A passion for and interest in the heritage sector
• Knowledge of current trends and fundraising best practices
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment and achieve results
• Professional attitude with diplomacy and care in handling donors

What's in it for you:

• Staff Discounts:

1. 20% on Blenheim retail
2. 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
3. 30% at The Orangery

Salary Sacrifice Schemes for bicycles and electric vehicles

Access to our Benefits Platform offering:

1. Instant discounts
2. Discount on Days Out
3. Day Passes for Family and Friends
4. Monthly Adventure Play Visits
5. Shopping Cards
6. Weekly Shop Discounts
7. Gym Scheme and more

Competitive Pension

Complimentary Event Tickets

Annual Pass for you and a family member

Staff Events

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Paid Volunteer Day

Free Fruit Wednesdays

Free Friday Breakfast

Monthly Events to Foster a Sense of Belonging

Free Eye Tests and contributions for glasses

Long Service Awards

Onsite Parking

Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary depending on contract type.

We invest in our people. Our promise is to help our employees Grow, Give, and Belong.

• Grow - Your talent is nurtured and wellbeing championed.
• Give - Be part of something bigger, contributing to the community and shared goals.
• Belong - Feel valued and connected to something special.