Chair of the Security Industry Authority The Home Office is seeking to recruit a high calibre individual to be the next Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to take up the post in early 2026. The SIA plays an important role in contributing to public protection across the UK, by providing robust and effective regulation of certain private security activities, licensing more than 450,000 individuals and operating a voluntary approved Contractor Scheme for security businesses. Earlier this year, Parliament passed the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act which named the SIA as the independent regulator for Martyn’s Law when this new duty comes into effect in 2027. The SIA is a high-performing Non-Departmental Public Body which works closely with the Home Office under the Security Minister’s portfolio. It has also established strong working relationships with the devolved governments in Northern Ireland and Scotland. The Board is committed to delivering on clear outcomes which support the government’s priorities of keeping the UK safer from terrorism and to halving acts of violence against women and girls in the next decade. This is an exciting time of change and increased public interest in the SIA as it prepares for the new responsibility of independent regulator for Martyn’s Law, as well as further developing its approach to compliance and enforcement work, both in terms of legal non-compliance but also influencing changes and improvements to the supervision and quality of service provided by private security companies. By raising standards across the private security industry, of both individual licence holders, within security businesses and at venues and events once Martyn’s Law goes live, the SIA will continue to play a crucial role in improving public safety. The Home Office is seeking to appoint a credible and experienced individual who will be able to lead the Board through the next stage of the organisation’s development as a UK wide regulator. The Chair will provide strategic direction, sound and considered leadership and constructive challenge, effective governance of the Board including scrutiny of the organisation’s finances and delivery of the annual business plan, build effective relationships with key stakeholders, and build effective working relationships with both executive and non-executive directors. The next Chair of the SIA will be an individual with outstanding strategic leadership qualities and a proven track record of delivering strategic change, the ability to set and influence a compelling vision and who possesses effective communication skills. This appointment will be for an initial period of three years. For further information and details of how to apply, please click the Apply button now. The closing date for applications is 23:00 on 3 November 2025. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Appointment will be made on merit following an open, fair and transparent competition.