Along with other Board members and the chairman, Baroness Ruth Henig, the appointee will ensure that the Security Industry Authority’s executive team is held to account for discharging its duties effectively and to the highest possible standards.
Alongside Baroness Henig, the other Board members are vice-chairman Robin Dahlberg, Bill Matthews, Linda Sharpe and Edward Weiss.
The appointment will be for an initial three-year period and is expected to begin by May of this year.
Recruitment is being dealt with by the Home Office and the closing time and date for receipt of applications is 2.00 pm on Wednesday 14 March.
For further information and an application pack please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SIA 27/02/12. Alternatively, telephone 0207 035 3330 during normal business hours.
Further information relating to key dates is contained within the information pack.
‘Phased transition to a new regulatory regime’
In October 2010, the Government announced a ‘phased transition to a new regulatory regime’ for the private security industry.
Now, the Security Industry Authority is working in consultation with the industry to formulate plans. While future regulation is subject to Parliamentary approval, the key elements will likely include: a new regulatory body outside Government; the licensing of businesses and the registration of individuals.
Final ratification on future regulation in Scotland and Northern Ireland are subject to decisions taken by the devolved administrations, but it’s expected that the new regime should be capable of working across the UK.
Currently the Private Security Industry Act 2001 remains law. The Security Industry Authority is keen to point out that it’s a criminal offence for security operatives and those deploying them to work in licensable activities without a valid licence from the Regulator. The Security Industry Authority and its partners continue to ensure that the law is properly enforced.
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