The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Officer to join our dedicated team at Waddesdon Manor. Waddesdon Manor welcomes around 350,000 visitors to the House & Grounds and over 2 million browsers to the websites each year. The Manor offers visitors a programme of changing exhibitions, talks and tours, family activities and public events throughout the year.

What you will do:
The role of Marketing Officer focuses on marketing the House & Gardens, its art collections, exhibitions, learning programme and sustainability work. The role is also a main point of contact for the National Trust. Supporting the Head of Marketing & Communications, the role helps deliver all marketing activity for these areas e.g. developing campaigns for forthcoming exhibitions, working with various internal teams and updating National Trust to maintain marketing through all available channels.

The working week would comprise of three full days in the office, based at Waddesdon Manor.

The Marketing Officer contributes to Waddesdon Manor’s overall marketing and online strategy to drive engagement and footfall to help meet annual visitor targets.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Head of Marketing & Communications with core purpose marketing including National Trust, House & Gardens, exhibitions, art collection, tours, events, Learning programme and Sustainability
• Produce regular digital newsletters for distribution using the online database system
• Create campaigns and collateral for the core offer, events and exhibitions (digital and offline)
• Work with the Curatorial and Gardens team to help ensure activity is well planned, executed and delivered on time and to budget
• Monitor the outcomes of marketing activity, evaluate against plans and contribute to monthly reports
• Monitor competitor activity to ensure our offer is as appealing as possible
• Contribute to the social media campaigns and content. This includes, planning, scheduling and producing content
• Work with the press officer and internal stakeholders for press days on a seasonal basis
• Champion the brand strategy and correct use of the visual identity
• Assist with filming and photography, editing and uploading images, maintaining the digital asset management system with up-to-date photography, ensuring correct captioning and credits
• Create and update content on the relevant websites as required
• Report on marketing budgets and assist with the forward planning in liaison with managers or Heads of Departments
• Use Hubspot effectively to manage communications with audiences
• Commission and manage outsourced suppliers
• Coordinate design, production and distribution of printed materials
• Work closely with the wider marketing team and internal colleagues, sharing news on activity, promotions and events to ensure that press and other opportunities for promotion are maximised

You will be a great fit if:

You are a creative individual, excellent at copy, who thinks in terms of engagement and online conversation as a way to extend Waddesdon’s reach. You’ll be familiar with traditional as well as digital marketing tools. An appreciation of the balance of cultural and commercial considerations in a cultural visitor attraction, and an ability to match messages, media channels and tone of voice to the needs of different audience segments is important.

The Marketing Officer is a strategic thinker, an excellent relationship-builder and communicator combining marketing drive, campaign creativity and thoroughness in deliver.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role (used for shortlisting)
To help us select candidates for interview, we will be looking for evidence of the following experience and skills within your application:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering successful marketing campaigns to consumers preferably with Arts or Heritage experience
• Technical skills in web CMS editing (WordPress) and NT online systems
• Demonstrate good attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Experience of using Microsoft 365 and social media
• Experience of managing budgets, achieving targets and business reporting
• Ecommerce experience marketing events online
• Comprehensive knowledge of a CRM system such as Hubspot, digital asset management systems and Canva
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills coupled with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and successfully across teams and hierarchies and build relationships at all levels including excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of ability to influence decision-making

Additional Requirements:
The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults are of the utmost importance for any role at the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor. This position may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to uphold the safety and security of all our visitors, staff and volunteers.

Rewards for working with us:

• We are proud of where we work and want to share Waddesdon Manor with family and friends by offering a number of complimentary tickets to the house and grounds.
• Waddesdon Discounts – 50% discount in the food-to-go outlets at the Manor. 20% in the Manor gift shop and restaurant, Stables Café, Five Arrows Hotel, and The Bow Pub. 20% discount on special event tickets made available to staff.
• Staff Card – A National Trust staff card entitles two adults and children under 18 years of age free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount in NT retail and catering outlets.
• Annual Leave – On starting with us, you will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after five years and 32 days after 10 years.
• Sick pay – If you become ill, one week of sick pay during your first 3 months. This rises to a maximum of 3 months full pay within a rolling 12-month period. After four years you also receive a further 3 months at half pay in the rolling 12-month period.
• Pension – We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary.
• Income Protection – on completing one year of continuous service, income protection may be available at 50% of basic salary for a maximum of 5 years.
• Life Assurance – a lump sum of 4 times basically annual salary is payable upon death in service.
• Long Service Awards – every 5 years of service, you are invited to a celebration to recognise your contribution to the organisation. A cash sum is awarded as a thank you.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support – access to a wellbeing platform and fully funded 1:1 counselling service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you can choose 13 weeks of maternity leave at full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay.
• Enhanced Paternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you may take 3 months of paternity leave at full pay.
• Eye Care – eye care vouchers for employees who are DSE users.
• Flu Jabs – free flu jabs in October.
• Travel – Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan for train or bus, Octopus Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Deposit Loan Scheme – financial support to go towards a private rental deposit.
• Access to Perk at Work – access to exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers, and up to 55% off cinema tickets.
• Memberships – 20% discount on new Nuffield gym memberships. 15% off Hartwell Spa Memberships and treatments, and 15% off food in the restaurant.

Workplace adjustments

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, compressed hours, providing equipment or changes to the workplace, where possible.

EDI

At the Rothschild Foundation, we place Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at the core of our values. We strive to be an organisation that actively addresses inequality and prejudice while fostering a truly anti-racist culture. Our approach is centered on meaningful and equitable support and development for you and others throughout your time with us. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, where every team member feels valued, respected and has a true sense of belonging.

Application

The vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received.

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, we operate an anonymised application process.

All candidates invited to interview have the opportunity to request adjustments to the recruitment process when scheduling your interview, for example accessible parking, communication support or breaks.

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter explaining how your experience and skills match those outlined above to [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026
Interview Date/s: w/c 15June 2026

If you apply for this role and are selected to interview, here is what you can expect:

• Round 1: In-person question and answer interview with Head of Marketing &
  Communications, and Marketing Manager
• Round 2: w/c 29 June 2026