Non Executive Board Member - Scotland
- Body
- Security Industry Authority
- Appointing Department
- Home Office
- Sector
- Regulation
- Location
- The role will be home based and members will be required to attend meetings in Scotland, Central London, at SIA HQ (90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6WY)
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £9,160 per annum
- Time Requirements
- Two days a month
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
22/02/2017
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Closed for Applications
19/03/2017
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Panel Sift
29/03/2017
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Final Interview Date
17/08/2017
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Announcement
27/03/2018
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
An announcement is expected in March following Security Checks.
Date: 27/03/2018
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Jeremy Oppenheim
- Added
- 10/02/2017
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Director of Safeguarding, Home Office Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Elizabeth France
- Added
- 10/02/2017
- Positions
- Chair of the SIA Board Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Linda Hamilton
- Added
- 10/02/2017
- Positions
- Deputy Director; Defence, Security and Cyber Resilience Division; Scottish Government Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Iain Livingstone
- Added
- 10/02/2017
- Positions
- Deputy Chief Constable Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The Home Office is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Board Member to the Board of the SIA to represent the interests of Scotland.
As a Non-Executive Board Member your key responsibilities will be to:
- work with the Chair and other Board members in setting the strategic direction of the SIA, and ensuring the Authority discharges its statutory duties in line with the requirements of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, overseeing the timely production of realistic and costed business and forward plans;
- ensure that the Executive Team is held to account and systems are in place to enable them to discharge their responsibility effectively, monitoring and challenging performance, finance and the management of risk;
- in reaching Board decisions, to take proper account of guidance provided by the responsible Minister or Sponsor Department;
- chair and participate in Board sub Committees (such as the Audit and Risk Committee);
- oversee the work of the Chief Executive in managing the organisation and its delivery programme;
- play a key role in representing the Board and the SIA in communications with key stakeholders; and
- adhere to the code of practice for Board members of executive NDPBs.
Person Specification
Part One – Essential Skills and Experience
- Successful track record of achievement in a Board-level or comparable role within a major organisation.
- Thorough understanding of issues arising from delivering services and business improvements within a high profile and sensitive environment, working with external partners.
- Evidence of a good understanding of issues relating to the regulation of the private security industry or a sector with similar characteristics to the private security industry.
In addition, as the Board member for Scotland, you will bring:
- A good understanding and knowledge of Scottish interests in relation to the security industry and public protection and the ability to represent Scotland’s security interests to the Board and Senior Management Team.
- An awareness of the political and stakeholder landscape in Scotland, and understanding of the sensitivities encountered by a UK regulator operating in a devolved administration
Part Two – Personal abilities and behaviours
- An innovator and motivator, able to promote new thinking to achieve change and continuous improvement.
- Able to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively, using a range of medium, to Ministers, officials, staff, a diverse range of stakeholders, the public, Parliament and the Devolved Administrations.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills and the ability to convince through personal credibility.
- Undisputed personal integrity and a personal style that demonstrates authority and commitment.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have or to obtain security clearance to Security Check (SC) level.
How to Apply
For further information and details of how to apply, please see the attached candidate pack.
Completed applications should be emailed to publicappointments@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.
If you can not apply online, please post applications to: Public Appointments Team
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
Ground Floor, Seacole Building
London SW1P 4DF