Job Description

Job Introduction

Role Name:

Senior Standards Development Expert

Department:

Licensing & Standards / Business Standards

Contract:

FTC 3 Years

Location:

Office (1-2 days office days a week)

Security Clearance:

BPSS

Region:

London (Hybrid)

Grade:

E Lower (SEO)

Salary:

47,001-51,250 (The SIA's policy is that for all new starters are expected to start at the bottom of the grade.)



If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out the details on our ATS Profile builder and provide a covering letter outlining why you would be an ideal candidate for this role.

About Us

The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. It is an independent, arm's length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The SIA's purpose Is protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Its regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom.


The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria.


SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland) and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job.

About the Role

You will work in our strategy and design team within Business Standards. The department is responsible for delivering strategies designed to improve the standards of businesses across the private security industry.


We recently examined, reviewed, and refreshed our strategy for business approval and considered whether we should propose changes to the ACS to better ensure public protection. The growing recognition of the critical role private security plays in public safety means there is a clear need for a new scheme which is grounded strategically in public protection.


We are mobilising a programme to deliver our refreshed strategy, including technical resources. You will contribute to our success by providing your skills to inform and shape our thinking as we design, develop, and deliver a new business approval scheme.


This is an exciting, high-profile, and dynamic role where you will be at the forefront of change in the private security industry. You will be leading on developing the standards (products) that business must comply with to demonstrate they meet core public protection standards, and those that business could achieve to demonstrate higher achievement (good practice).


In doing so you will be setting and defining standards for businesses, in-turn enhancing public protection capabilities in the sector and providing added reassurance to those who by and rely on private security.


You will report directly to the senior strategy and scheme design manager, who is the lead subject matter expert overseeing the delivery of strategic design for all business approval scheme work streams.

What essential skills are we looking for?

Please find the job description attached, and a list of the essential criteria listed below.

Experience of operating as a lead subject matter expert delivering complex technical workstreams, preferably from a public protection, risk management, or health and safety background. Able to advise and inform decision making at all levels. Strong technical experience of designing and delivering (from concept to publication) business frameworks, policy, process, and guidance that conform recognised certification products, baseline standards and good practice. Experience of working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders to identify issues and challenges that exist (or may exist in the future), offering unique and innovative solutions to problems. An understanding of methods used to achieve and raise standards within a complex service industry, particularly for the end user and a technical understanding of regulatory processes. Able to work in a dynamic change environment and achieve milestones and meet targets. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with the ability to explain complex information and the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.

What can you expect from us?

A welcoming and innovative work environment. Continued support and development opportunities. Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications. Flexible working arrangements. Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days. A variety of discounts including Gymflex, Civil Service Pension Scheme - Employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and Employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%

Location

The role is based at our Head Office in Canary Wharf, London, with the expectation of 1-2 days office days a week, with flexible working arrangements available. Occasional travel within the UK may be required.

Selection process for this role:

If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out the details on our ATS Profile builder. To help us get a better understanding of your experience, we ask that you provide as much information as possible about your previous work experience and achievements. Please take a few minutes to fill out the career history section on our portal.


Additionally, we would like you to submit a cover letter (no more than 500 words) in the "Personal Summary" section of the portal. In this cover letter, please outline why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this role. Please highlight your relevant skills, experience, and achievements that align with the essential job requirements.



Closing date: 12th May 2025 Sifting will take place 13th & 14th May 2025 Interviews will take place: WC 26th May 2025 Interview location: Canary Wharf Interview will be competency based Start date ASAP (depending upon security clearance and notice period)


Please note - if you do not meet the essential work or qualification experience, you will be automatically rejected by the pre-screening questionnaire.

This vacancy may close sooner than advertised if we are inundated with applications


The SIA is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Our approach: do more than just our duty. We explain this in more detail in our equality, diversity and inclusion policy. We actively promote equality, take positive action to redress inequality and build a culture that champions diversity and inclusion. By doing this, we will ensure that we build equality, diversity and inclusion into the way we think and work. As an employer, the diversity of our employees enriches us and enables us to better carry out our role as a regulator. We value the skills and qualities each employee brings with them into the organisation. And we improve representation wherever we need to foster a culture of inclusion that our employees lead, own and champion.


If you'd like to know anything before applying such as more on the location, salary, or our recruitment policies etc, please just let us know and we'll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role at (Recruitment@sia.gov.uk )