SIA London £9,160 per annum. Working three days per month. The Security lndustry Authority (SIA) is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body reporting directly to the Home Secretary under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Its mission is to be “an effective, fair and efficient regulator of the private security industry”. The Home Office seeks to appoint a Non-Executive Board Member to represent Northern Ireland for the SIA who will contribute to the overall strategic direction and corporate oversight of the organisation.
Along with the chair, they will ensure that through appropriate governance the executive team is held to account for discharging its duties effectively and to the highest possible standards.
Candidates must have a successful track record of achievement in a board level role within a major organisation: a good understanding and knowledge of Northern Ireland, with the ability to represent the interests of Northern Ireland to the Board and Senior Management Team , evidence of having driven change and delivered improvement across a diverse, multi-faceted stake-holder population arid understanding of issues relating to the regulation of a sector with similar characteristics to that of the private security industry.
The appointment will be for an initial three-year period and is expected to start by May 2012.
The SIA is the organisation responsible for regulating the UK private security industry. Regulation is effected primarily through a licensing system enabling trained individuals to work in specific fields of industry.
There are currently circa 300,000 people with an SIA licence working in the private security industry: new and renewal licence demand is currently running at about 4,000 per week. The SIA also runs an Approved Contractor Scheme.
The SIA’s vision is “to work with others to create a safer environment for the public and better opportunities for the private security industry.”
For further information and an application pack please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SIA 27/02/12. Or by calling 0207 035 3330 during normal business hours.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, March 14, at 2pm.
Further information relating to key dates is contained within the information pack.
The Home Office is committed to a policy of equal opportunities of all public appointments, and for a working environment where diversity is recognised, valued and celebrated.
