Pool Candidates Only – Fixed Term until 30 June 2027/Security Administrator/Security Office
This role is open to those who are currently in our Grade 2 Administration Pool. We are no longer accepting external applications for our Administration Pool at this time. Please visitCareersto view our latest vacancies.
For Scottish Parliament staff, further information on how to join the pool, including eligibility criteria for applying for fixed term roles, can be found in the Admin Resourcing Pool guidance.
Working pattern: This is a full-time post (35 hours over 5 days) We’re committed to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to talk about flexible working. This is a hybrid role, working from Holyrood, and from home.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Security Office as a Security Administrator. To see where the office sits within the organisation, you can view our organisation charthere.
The Security Office is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, yet welcoming environment for those who work in and visit the Parliament. We provide a visible and reassuring presence throughout the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are responsible for security vetting and the issue of passes, monitoring the Parliamentary estate, responding to incidents in the building, facilitating protest, and managing entry and movements around the building. The Security Office also provides security advice and measures to Members and their staff.
As a Security Administrator, you will support the delivery of essential personnel and access security services across Parliament. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high standards of data protection, vetting, and access control are maintained, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our security processes.
Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll act as a first point of contact for enquiries, manage vetting checks and pass administration, and promote security awareness across the organisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in operational delivery, stakeholder engagement, and digital processes within a dynamic parliamentary environment.
You will embrace change and a culture where you are empowered to deliver high quality work which will enhance the reputation of the Parliament. You will also support collaborative working, including with colleagues across the parliamentary service, promoting positive and open communication, as well as our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Our values are a central part of our working culture and our people management processes. We use these to recruit, manage and develop our staff. For more information on our values and behaviours framework, please visit our values pages in our Employee Handbook.
About you
You’ll demonstrate a high level of personal credibility and integrity, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and others. As an experienced administrator you’ll use your IT and digital skills to support the work of the team.
You’ll have good Parliamentary awareness and have the willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills. With the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, you’ll have excellent organisation and time management skills.
For further information about the role please see the attached job description. You can also contact the Chair of the recruitment panel, barry.lang@parliament.scot
How to apply
Stage 1
Please note your interest before 12 noon, Friday 23 October 2026.
For internal pool candidates, please speak to your manager before applying.
Please send your note of interest to careers@parliament.scot by the closing date above. We will share your (previously submitted) values-based statement with the Hiring Managers.
Please note that only your statement will be submitted to Hiring Managers, without any personal details. Hiring managers will then select candidates for further assessment or interview based on their statement which addresses the values within the job description.
Stage 2
Dependent on the candidate field, you may be invited to attend an interview. Interview date will be confirmed in due course.
Offers will be awarded based on merit.
If you hold an adjustment passport, we encourage you to discuss your current working hours and adjustments in relation to the role you’re applying for.
POOL CANDIDATES ONLY - Security Administrator in Edinburgh employer: The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance and accountability of Scotland's Parliament. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the SPCB fosters a collaborative work culture that values expertise and encourages professional growth, making it an ideal environment for individuals seeking meaningful engagement in public service.
