Event Doorkeeper
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,970 to £28,361 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25,970 - £28,316 per annum + allowances |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA |
| Company: | House of Commons |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6628_1774280005 |
Summary
What you'll be doing
As a Doorkeeper in the House of Commons, you will play a key role in maintaining security while delivering a professional and welcoming service at the heart of UK democracy. This unique position combines responsibility, visibility, and public service in a historic environment.
You will staff security posts and carry out patrols across the estate, ensuring buildings remain secure and preventing unauthorised access. You'll manage access control by recognising Members of Parliament, supporting their movement, and ensuring all passholders and visitors comply with regulations. You will also assist with visitor flow, provide guidance to Members, staff, and the public, and support events and functions.
In addition, you'll carry out pass checks, challenge where necessary, support traffic coordination, and assist with emergency and evacuation procedures, contributing to a safe and smoothly run Parliamentary Estate.
Find out more about working at the House of Commons.
Why Join us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
What we're looking for:
- Ability to work reliably and flexibly as part of a team
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and take initiative
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
- Proven practical experience and knowledge of security measures and an understanding of some Parliamentary procedures.
Next Steps and Additional Information
Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 3, 4 & 6 in the Job Description.
More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
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