Day Porter and Security Manager

Job title: Security Manager / General Porter

Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London

Hours 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Contract Permanent

Reporting to: Building and IT Manager

The Society of Antiquaries is seeking an experienced Security Manager and Porter to ensure the safety and security of for our historic building and collections. Our premises at Burlington House in Piccadilly contain a busy research library, archives and museum collection. We regularly hold our own events and committees and often hire our premises to be used commercially. As well as welcoming visits from our Fellows, we have many external visitors, group tours and Open Days.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day security of the premises, and opening and locking up the premises as required. During the day, you will be responsible for the routine security of the Society’s entrances and exits and meeting rooms, supervision of CCTV systems, and monitoring the arrival and departure of the Society’s Fellows, visitors and contractors. You will also be responsible for welcoming Fellows and visitors to Burlington House, ensuring that they are announced to the appropriate staff member where applicable.

How to apply: Please read through the job description, then complete the Job Application form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, and return these via email to  before the closing date.

Forms to download:

Job Description

Application Form

Please note, CVs sent without an online application form will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 11:59PM on 1 March 2026

Interviews to be held at Burlington House: Monday 9 March 2026