Data Analyst

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

Join an organisation where data doesn’t just sit in dashboards — it drives real decisions, shapes public services, and helps protect the public. We’re looking for a talented Data Analyst to turn complex information into clear insight, helping senior leaders make smarter, faster, evidence-based decisions across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, spotting trends, and using data to create meaningful change. You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders across operational and executive teams, transforming raw data into compelling reports, forecasts, and performance insights that influence strategy and day-to-day delivery. From measuring service performance and resource levels to identifying root causes and forecasting demand, your work will have visible impact from day one.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking Corporate Information team where your ideas will be valued. We’re looking for someone who can challenge existing processes, improve reporting methods, and help modernise how data is used across the organisation. If you enjoy asking “why?”, finding smarter ways of working, and turning numbers into stories people understand, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

You’ll use tools such as Power BI, SSRS, SQL, and Microsoft technologies to build dynamic dashboards, insightful reports, and robust analysis. Just as importantly, you’ll collaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues, translating complex findings into practical recommendations that drive action.

Based in London or Manchester, this hybrid role offers flexibility, with regular in-person collaboration and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. You’ll have opportunities to develop your expertise, build influential relationships, and grow your career in a role where curiosity and initiative are genuinely rewarded.

If you’re an analytical thinker with strong SQL and reporting skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels, this is your chance to make a real difference. Bring your insight, energy, and ambition — and help shape the future through data.

Person specification

Essential

• A high standard of written and verbal communication, communicating accurate information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in coherent written reports.

• Ability to use reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI and SSRS, to create complex reports with multiple data sets, complex visualisations and features such as drill-downs, using the most appropriate medium to visualise data and tell a compelling story.

• Ability to write complex select queries including use of aggregation, sub queries and features such as union.

• Able to use logical and creative thinking skills to respond to problems in databases as they occur and consider workarounds.

• Experience of providing a high standard of customer service whilst delivering organisational objectives.

• Experience of gathering evidence, analysing information objectively and making decisions and recommendations to managers.

• Demonstrable ability to quickly develop close working relationships with colleagues and use these relationships to obtain relevant information.

• Excellent IT and mathematical skills.

Desirable

• Ability to create complex advanced finds in Microsoft CRM using multiple related entities and nested criteria.

• Strong working knowledge of SQL and DAX, including writing queries, transformation, building measures, and supporting data modelling and reporting in PowerBI.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft CRM including customisations and back-end working.

• Understanding of data governance

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,001, Security Industry Authority contributes £10,139 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%.

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 on 17th May 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 from 18th May 2026.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 1st June 2026.

Interviews will be held on MS Teams.

You will be required to prepare a presentation at interview stage - details will be provided with invitations to interview.

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.

Due to business requirements, this role is only available full-time.

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 Service via sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs

• Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.

Criminal Record Check

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct.

If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

National Security vetting

Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website

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.

Feedback

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals 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) (opens in a new window)
• nationals 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 European Union 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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : SIA Recruitment Team
• Email : Recruitment@sia.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : sia.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information

Complaints should be submitted to recruitment@sia.gov.uk. If, after investigation by the SIA, the complainant remains dissatisfied, they may bring their complaint to the Civil Service Commission.

Attachments

Data Analyst JD Opens in new window (pdf, 154kB)2025-11-17 Pre-employment Checking - Document Requirements (V17) Opens in new window (pdf, 231kB)