The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms – Appointment of Axe Keeper

The Palace is advertising for a successor to the current Axe Keeper to the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, who has responsibility for the day-to-day administration of its 28 members, the preparation and execution of all related matters, and the custody and care of associated uniforms and accoutrements. The primary location for the appointment is St. James’s Palace.

The vacancy for the appointment is now live on the Buckingham Palace website.

For ease and further reference, the Job Description is below.

The expiry date for applications is 12 Nov 23 at 2355hrs.

Axe-Keeper-Job-Description-Oct-23