Admin Support Officer

Job summary

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

The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria.

SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland) and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job.

Job description

We want our future team player to have an interest in operational support/back of the house support or already be working in this arena with an interest in taking a next step. We are looking for a team member who will support the directorate in driving forward continuous improvement, effectiveness, and efficiencies, in service delivery, quality, and standards, through comprehensive and efficient administrative support of Inspections and Enforcement directorate

Person specification

What you will be doing:

• Providing administrative support to remote Inspections and Enforcement Directorate including event/ project planning, research work, general enquiries, and day to day co-ordination of correspondence.
• Attending meetings including offsite meetings and the provision of notes and actions and circulation documentation to interested parties.
• Assisting to Criminal Enforcement Team with scheduling all disclosure of prosecution evidence before trial, via the appropriate case management system
• Maintaining, creating, and updating records on a variety of computerised databases and administration systems, including formal sanctions and Section 19 delegated authorities.
• Assisting the intelligence function by supporting the Tactical Tasking & Coordination Group, by arranging meetings, maintaining actions logs and SharePoint folders.
• Administering contact with witnesses in prosecution cases to impart and gather relevant information.
• Diary management. This includes making travel and accommodation arrangements
• Completing other reasonable ad-hoc duties and tasks requested by your manager.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven ability to develop and maintain efficient administrative processes and experience in quality management.
• Attention to details, strong problem solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to deal confidently, assertively, and diplomatically with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritise urgent issues whilst achieving outcomes to agreed deadlines.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment using a range of information systems. A high level of computer literacy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to recognise areas of risk within a dynamic operating environment.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £29,451, Security Industry Authority contributes £8,531 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

The SIA does not use Success Profiles - please disregard any information below in relation to this.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 500-word personal statement. Further details around guidance for this is listed on the application form.

If you fail to submit all aspects of the application before the deadline of 23:55,16/08/2026, your application will be withdrawn.

Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this role. Please highlight your relevant skills, experience and achievements that align with the essential job requirements.

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please complete the CV incorporated into the application form by providing as much information as possible about your previous work experience and achievements.

Should we receive a large number of applications, they will be sifted on personal statement only.

Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

Interview details will be provided to successful candidates prior to their interview taking place.

Sift and Interview Process:

Sift will take place on 21.08.2026

Interviews will be held w/c 07.09.26

Interviews will be in person at our London office.

Further Information

A reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for a maximum of 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Visa sponsorship

We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas.

If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to bring documentation for the purposes of establishing your identity.

You will need to meet the nationality requirements for this role and obtain the necessary security clearance to take it up.

For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time.

Reasonable Adjustments

If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact Government Recruitment