Executive Assistant - Martyn's Law

Security Industry Authority; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public regulatory body in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Executive Directors. The role demands high professionalism and discretion. Key responsibilities include ensuring the efficient running of the executive office and dealing with confidential matters. The ideal candidate will have relevant PA experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary of £31,201, hybrid working opportunities, and generous benefits including a substantial pension contribution.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training for qualifications

Discounts including Gymflex

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a PA or Executive Assistant role.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters for senior executives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Directors and non-executive directors in a proactive manner.
• Ensure the smooth running of the executive office.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Professionalism

Discretion

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive executive assistant to join a well‑established team that provides high standards of professionalism, integrity and support to our Executive Directors and non‑executive directors.

This is a key role ensuring efficiency, professionalism and the smooth running of our executive office. Our executive assistants support our Executive Directors; this role will primarily support the Executive Director for the Martyn's Law Regulator Programme as we implement a large‑scale change in 2027.

Key Information

• No sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas / Tier 2 (General).
• Applicants must be able to provide identity documentation for interviews.
• Applicants must meet nationality requirements and obtain the necessary security clearance, including a criminal record check.
• Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with the right to work in the Civil Service
• Other nationalities as specified in the full nationality requirements.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in a PA or Executive Assistant role.
• High standards of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Ability to use judgement to deal with highly confidential and sensitive matters for senior executives and board‑level roles.
• Experience working closely one‑to‑one with senior personnel to deliver requirements at pace and with minimal direction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in minute‑taking.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to act on own initiative and make judgements as appropriate.
• Experience establishing, developing and maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally at all levels.

About the SIA and Martyn’s Law

The SIA is an executive non‑departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office. We are preparing to become the regulator of Martyn’s Law – a new civil, regulatory regime introduced in 2025 to improve protective security and preparedness at premises and events across the UK.

We are now operationally independent of government and have a staff of nearly 400 members. The new Martyn’s Law functions will sit alongside and complement our existing responsibilities for regulating the private security industry.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: £31,201
• Pension: SIA contributes £9,038 towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Annual leave: 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.
• Flexibility: flexible working arrangements, hybrid working may be available.
• Access to training for recognised qualifications.
• Variety of discounts, including Gymflex.
• Employee contribution to the Civil Service Pension Scheme 4.60% – 7.35%; Employer contribution 26.60% – 30.30%.

Application Process

• Submit a CV and a personal statement (no more than 500 words) outlining relevant skills, experience and achievements.
• Initial sift is based on the personal statement; successful candidates progress to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
• Sift: 8th January 2026.
• Interviews: 22nd January 2026 and will be a two‑stage interview, face‑to‑face at the Canary Wharf office.
• Interview details provided to successful candidates prior to interview.

For accessible application assistance, contact the email address in the “Contact point for applicants” section. For reasonable adjustments, contact Government Recruitment Service via [e-mail] before the closing date.