Here are some frequently asked questions about working in the House of Lords.
How do I get to the Lords Human Resources Office?
The web site has a link to the Maps of the Parliamentary Estate which are available to download in PDF.
Where do you advertise current vacancies?
We generally advertise on our
vacancies section of this website and in the National and London Press. Specialist vacancies are advertised in specialist publications.
Working for a Member of the House of Lords
We do not recruit staff for Members of the House. If you are interested in working for a Member of the House please contact them directly at the address below:
House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
How many people work for the House of Lords administration?
We currently employ just over 450 staff.
Working hours of the House of Lords administration
Most staff are contracted to work 41 hours each week. Generally staff work between 09:00 and 18:00. Although this will vary greatly depending on which office you work in.
What holiday are staff entitled to?
6 weeks per year to be taken during parliamentary recess.