Security Industry Authority Chair

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Location – United Kingdom. Regular meetings take place at Canary Wharf in London. Given the organisation’s national role, some travel across the whole of the UK including to Manchester, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be required

Time commitment – Due to the nature of the appointment, it is offered on a part-time basis of 2 working days per week

Remuneration – £54,963 per annum

Length of term – Three years, with the possibility of re-appointment

About the Security Industry Authority

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the regulator responsible for overseeing and licensing the private security industry. It is an independent body reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Its purpose is to protect the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and work with partners to raise standards across the sector. It is an arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office whose remit covers the United Kingdom

The Chair, leading the Security Industry Authority (SIA), has responsibility for the following key elements:

• Strategy – Lead the SIA’s strategic direction through providing sound and considered leadership and constructive challenge.
• Performance – Support the SIA in meeting its objectives and its role in the wider security landscape; scrutinise the performance of the executive in meeting agreed goals; and ensure that the SIA has the necessary capabilities and financial and human resources to meet its challenging objectives.
• Risk – To be satisfied that financial information is accurate and that financial controls, systems of risk management, assurances and internal controls are robust and defensible.
• People management – Set the objectives for and manage the performance of the Non-Executive Members and the Chief Executive.
• Values – Promote the SIA\’s values, culture and standards and ensure that it understands and meets its obligations to stakeholders and the public.
• Governance – Chair Board meetings effectively; build positive relationships with Board members; and oversee broader governance across the Board and its committees.
• Stakeholder relations – Build effective relationship with key stakeholders, including Trade Associations and representative bodies across the private security industry, statutory stakeholders such as policing, HMRC and Local Government Association and within central government.
• Outstanding strategic leadership qualities that will inform and influence a compelling vision.
• Ability to work with the Executive and Non-Executives to develop a high performing Board, leading the strategic direction and working in a constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to manage a complex range of stakeholders and to work collaboratively to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Chair, Board and Chief Executive in the governance arrangements of a Non-Departmental Public Body or equivalent public or private sector organisation.
• Ability to work in a transformational system and business change environment, to reflect the significant strategic and operational transition the organisation is experiencing.
• A professional track record that demonstrates dynamic and strategic leadership and inspires confidence in your ability to guide the SIA in its mission of protecting public.
• A successful track record of managing relations with a complex range of stakeholders in an environment where decisions are taken under tough internal and external scrutiny.

Seniority level

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type: Part-time

Job function

Job function: Strategy/Planning and Legal

Industries: Government Administration