Project Manager

Security Industry Authority; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for private security is seeking motivated Project Managers to establish a new regulatory function. Responsibilities include managing projects that enhance public safety and drive industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to synthesize diverse information. This role is full-time and offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

27.5 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Access to training and development opportunities

Various discounts including Gymflex

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle, utilizing Microsoft Project.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and able to synthesize information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects to create a brand-new regulatory function.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design processes and operational solutions.
• Ensure compliance and improve public safety through effective regulation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel)

Job description

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.

Ready to shape the future of regulation and make a real difference to public safety? We’re looking for 3 forward‑thinking Project Managers to join our growing regulatory organisation as we expand into an exciting new area of oversight. This is your chance to be part of a team that protects the public, drives industry standards, and delivers projects that have genuine national impact.

In this role, you won’t just be managing projects – you’ll be helping to build a brand‑new regulatory function from the ground up. You’ll lead innovative technical and business initiatives, work with expert stakeholders, and turn ideas into real operational solutions that will influence how an entire sector operates.

From designing processes and digital capabilities to supporting complex regulatory change, you’ll be at the centre of high‑profile, transformative work. Every project you deliver will help strengthen public trust and shape a safer future.

If you’re a motivated Project Manager who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants your work to matter, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Join us and help build something that protects the public for years to come. Due to business requirements, this role is only available full‑time.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

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.

In the event of receiving a large number of applicants, applications 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 dates:

• Sift will take place from 13th January 2026
• First‑stage telephone interviews will be held on 26th January 2026
• Second‑stage MS Teams interviews will be held on 5th February 2026

You will be required to prepare a presentation.

Further Information

As the SIA is an NDPB staffed by public servants, civil servants taking up a position with the SIA cannot transfer to the SIA via a loan. For fixed‑term appointments civil servants must join via a secondment. Where a civil servant is joining the SIA via a permanent position they will need to resign from their current civil service position. The SIA recognises service within other Government and Non‑Ministerial Departments and Agencies as counting towards ‘continuous service’ for purposes of pension etc.

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.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationalities of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationalities of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationalities of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationalities of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (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 of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a project, or significant project workstream, through the full lifecycle, including proficiency in Microsoft Project with applied experience in supporting, updating and creating project plan(s).
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification and understanding of agile working.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
• Able to draw information from a wide range of sources and synthesise the information into a coherent output.
• Applied understanding of change control.
• Desirable:
• Experience of project resource forecasting and cost control.
• Experience of managing 3rd party suppliers.
• Experience of deploying a range of project methodologies.

Salary and Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,001, Security Industry Authority contributes £10,719 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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%.

Office Attendance

Hybrid working may be available for this role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.