Inspector - Martyn's Law - Central Region

Job summary

The SIA is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office, set up in 2004 to regulate certain activities in the private security industry. Currently, we employ nearly 400 members of staff. We are operationally independent of government.

We are now preparing to take on new responsibilities as the regulator of Martyn’s Law - named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people who tragically died on 22 May 2017 in the terrorist attack on Manchester Arena. Martyn’s Law, introduced by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, is intended to improve protective security and preparedness at premises and events across the UK.

The new Act will require premises in scope to be prepared to keep people safe in the event of an attack. Certain larger premises and events will also need to take steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism.

Martyn’s Law is primarily a civil, regulatory regime. We will regulate supportively and proportionately but robustly. The SIA will have new guidance, investigatory and inspection functions and a range of new powers and sanctions. Our new Martyn’s Law functions will sit alongside and complement our existing responsibility for regulating the private security industry.

Job description

Step into a role where your work has real-world impact.

Protect the public. Raise standards.

As an Authorised Inspector within Inspections & Enforcement, you’ll be at the frontline of the UK’s response to evolving security threats bringing the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) to life. This isn’t just compliance, it’s about safeguarding lives.

You’ll lead complex Terrorism Protection Investigations (Inspections), using your judgement and statutory powers to assess whether organisations are meeting their legal responsibilities. From major events to public venues, your work will directly influence how prepared the UK is against potential threats.

This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, responsibility, and purpose. You’ll plan and conduct inspections, build evidence-led cases, and make critical decisions ranging from offering guidance to pursuing enforcement action. Your attention to detail will ensure every case stands up to scrutiny, including in court when required.

No two days are the same. You’ll collaborate with experts, engage stakeholders across sectors, and travel across your region sometimes staying overnight to deliver operational activity where it matters most.

If you’re analytical, decisive, and motivated by making a tangible difference to public safety, this is your opportunity to shape the future of protective security in the UK.

This role is being recruited for nationally, with a total of 15 roles available across the UK. Successful candidates will be recruited based on merit and the required volume of roles within each of the four regions outlined below.

The successful candidates will be expected to work across the midlands and central regions of England, including a requirement for regular travel and distance working.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience evaluating and assessing compliance against regulatory, statutory, policy, or other defined frameworks, applying consistent and evidence-based judgement in regulated environments.

• Understanding of legal frameworks and regulatory requirements, evidential standards, enforcement or sanctions-related processes, and recognised security or compliance good practices.

• Experience delivering effective compliance, inspection and/ or other regulatory operational casework.

• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and communicating in a considered, professional, and effective manner to support regulatory outcomes.

• Experience managing and prioritising multiple active cases, ensuring effective risk management and informed decision-making across all casework activities.

• Demonstratable understanding of evidence-gathering methods, evidential requirements and the burden of proof in regulatory or investigative contexts.

• Experience conducting interviews or structured information gathering activities to support compliance assessment, evidence gathering, and/ or regulatory inspections.

• Strong analytical capability and sound judgement, with the ability to interpret information, identify issues, and apply problem-solving skills in complex or unfamiliar situations.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with experience delivering work effectively within time pressured or high demand environments.

• Ability to objectively evaluate evidence and exercise critical thinking to inform balanced, robust, and transparent regulatory decisions.

• Experience applying or conducting risk assessment processes within a regulatory, operational, or safety-critical environment.

Desirable

• Experience working independently in remote or field-based settings, including holding valid UK driving license and exclusive use of a car.

• A flexible attitude to working hours with the ability to adapt to changing demands.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £38,401, Security Industry Authority contributes £11,124 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).

• A welcoming and innovative work environment.

• Continued support and development opportunities.

• Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.

• A variety of discounts including Gymflex.

• Civil Service Pension Scheme – employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

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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 on 2nd September, 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.

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