Deputy Director of Martyn's Law Notifications, Casework and Assessment

Local Government Chronicle; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A public regulator in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Director of Martyn's Law Notifications to lead the development of a new regulatory function. The role requires managing complex casework, overseeing digital system setups, and recruiting teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have senior-level regulatory experience and strong stakeholder communication skills. This position offers a salary range of £70,001 - £75,800 with hybrid working available.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, high-volume casework within a regulatory context.
• Proven ability to communicate complex requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a new regulatory casework function for Martyn's Law.
• Set up digital systems and recruit high-performing teams.
• Manage high-volume, complex casework and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Senior-level experience in regulatory casework

Ability to secure cooperation from stakeholders

Strategic thinking and inclusive leadership

Job description

Overview

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) exists to protect the public through effective regulation of the private security industry. We are a high performing regulator, working collaboratively with industry, enforcement agencies, Government, and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland. This is an exceptional career opportunity at a time of change and increased public interest in our work. Parliament recently named the SIA as the new, independent, Martyn7;s Law regulator, an important role that will raise the standards of preparedness and protective security across the UK.

Deputy Director of Martyn's Law Notifications, Casework and Assessment

Salary: £70,001 - £75,800 plus Civil Service Pension Scheme (Grade 6 equivalent)

Location: Office based in Manchester, hybrid working available

To join us on our exciting journey, click on Apply. For an informal discussion about the role, contact our recruitment partners, GatenbySanderson: Russell Brandon.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a new regulatory casework function for Martyn\'s Law, building a notifications and assessment capability from the ground up.
• Set up new digital systems and processes, recruit and train high-performing teams, and establish the first point of contact for premises and events in scope.
• Act as the leader of a talented new team, ensuring readiness for go-live in 2027 with a robust, efficient, and supportive regulatory approach that drives compliance and builds public trust.
• Ensure desk-based reviews and standard tier venues are assessed for effective compliance, and manage proactive and reactive casework with strategic foresight.
• Manage high-volume, complex casework within a regulatory environment, ensuring public response mechanisms are robust, responsive, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Communicate complex requirements clearly and build relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders.
• Be a strategic thinker and an inclusive leader who can develop multi-faceted capability and elicit strong performance from teams in support of organisational mandates.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience of managing complex, high-volume casework within a regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to secure cooperation from external stakeholders and communicate complex requirements with clarity.
• Strategic thinker, visible and inclusive leader, and team player capable of building capability and achieving consistent performance.

Application and Important Dates

Closing Date: Friday 5 December, 12:00 noon

How to apply: Click on Apply. For an informal discussion about the role, contact our recruitment partners, GatenbySanderson: Russell Brandon.

Published on: 3 Nov 2025