Job Advert
The Commercial Development Coordinator will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial activity across Blenheim Palace and the wider Estate, including filming and photography projects, sponsorship and corporate partnerships, licensing initiatives and brand partnerships. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, the successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across Palace, Gardens, Rural, Operations, Marketing, Visitor Experience, Retail and Events, helping to build strong internal and external relationships. This role plays an important part in supporting commercial growth and ensuring excellent experiences for partners, clients and visitors across the Estate.
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.
-
Proactive, organised and able to keep projects moving across several workstreams
-
Strong relationship builder with a confident, professional and approachable communication style
-
Commercially aware, with an interest in business development, partnerships and revenue-generating activity
-
Collaborative team player who can work across operational, commercial and creative departments
-
Solutions-focused, calm under pressure and able to adapt when priorities change
-
Diplomatic and discreet, with the ability to manage confidential or sensitive information appropriately
-
Comfortable engaging with senior leaders, external partners, sponsors, agencies, production teams and suppliers
-
A positive ambassador for Blenheim Palace, with enthusiasm for delivering high standards and excellent partner experiences
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:
-
Submit your application
-
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)
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 [email protected]. We are happy to support you.
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!
-
Competitive Pension
-
Complimentary Event Tickets
-
Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
-
Staff Events
-
Holiday Purchase Scheme
-
Paid Volunteer Day
-
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.
