Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£74,000 per annum

About the Role
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the regulator of the private security industry across the United Kingdom, operating as an independent arm’s length body of the Home Office. The SIA’s mission is to protect the public through effective regulation and to raise standards across the sector. The Business Approval Scheme (BAS) will replace the existing Approved Contractor Scheme, introducing a modernised approach that reflects evolving industry standards, employment practices, and technology.

As the Assessment and Implementation Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how businesses are assessed and approved under the new scheme. You will ensure that standards and assurance arrangements are robust, practical, and designed to protect the public while minimising unnecessary regulatory burdens. This role offers significant breadth and influence, spanning strategy, operations, service design, and digital delivery.

You will lead the design and implementation of the future business structure, integrating people, processes, and technology, and guiding colleagues and customers through change. This is a leadership role at the heart of a major transformation programme, working closely with senior leaders, security businesses, government departments, and industry partners to shape the future of business standards in the private security sector.

Experience
- Strong leadership and management skills, including leading teams through transformation and change.
- Analytical mindset with strong written, verbal, and technical skills gained within regulation of the private security industry or a comparable sector.
- In-depth knowledge of business practices and models within the private security industry or a comparable sector.
- Experience developing and delivering customer-focused operations in a digital platform environment and managing customer transitions during major product or service changes.
- Excellent engagement skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships, translate and communicate strategic vision, influence, negotiate, and consult effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

About You
- A confident leader capable of driving change and transformation.
- Skilled at working collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Committed to protecting the public interest while balancing regulatory requirements with practical business needs.
- Adaptable and innovative, with a strong customer focus and digital awareness.

Desirable
- Experience managing commercial contracts, including working with external digital development partners or agencies.
- Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and agile delivery methods.
- Knowledge of process mapping, service design, and operational excellence frameworks.