Overview
Salary: £79,801 – £86,000 plus Civil Service Pension Scheme (Grade 6 equivalent)
Location: London, hybrid working available
The SIA exists to protect the public through effective regulation of the private security industry. We are a high‑performing regulator, working collaboratively with industry, enforcement agencies, Government, and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will join us at a time of exciting change and increased public interest in us and our work. We are committed to the continuous improvement of existing private security industry focused regulatory functions, and will become the new Martyn’s Law regulator in 2027. We are developing new rules for the current voluntary licensing scheme, while preparing for the possibility of mandatory business licensing.
Role and responsibilities
As Deputy Director of Strategy, Policy and Risk, you will:
- lead a portfolio at the heart of the SIA’s mission: shaping organisational strategy, driving policy that directly supports operational delivery, and overseeing the systems that provide assurance, manage risk, and protect the integrity of our information environment
- ensure the SIA meets its obligations across risk management, assurance, information security, data protection and corporate planning, while providing strategic direction across a broad range of cross‑organisational priorities
- develop a forward‑looking, robust approach to strategy, policy development, and risk, aligned with the dynamic environment in which we operate
- shape how we deliver our statutory functions, ensure the strategic plan and business plan set a clear direction, and ground frameworks in evidence, context, and sound governance
- lead leadership of the organisation on governance, senior relationships, and cross‑organisational collaboration
Qualifications and experience
- proven track record as a strategic leader with experience delivering high‑quality policy advice
- ability to shape long‑term organisational direction and lead multidisciplinary teams through periods of rapid change
- strong relationship building with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to influence senior decision‑making
Applying and details
To apply, please click Apply.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact our recruitment partners, GatenbySanderson: Russell Brandon: russell.brandon@gatenbysanderson.com
Closing date: Wednesday 18 March, 12 noon
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