Senior Manager – Intelligence (Research, Analysis & Engagement)

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

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager – Intelligence (Research, Analysis & Engagement) to develop and lead a high-performing team at the heart of protecting the public, strengthening regulation, and tackling emerging threats across critical sectors.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a modern intelligence function operating across strategic, tactical and operational levels. You will oversee researchers, analysts and specialist partner engagement leads, turning information into actionable intelligence that informs decisions, directs operational activity, and supports national priorities. From serious and organised crime risks to counter terrorism considerations and the implementation of Martyn’s Law, your work will help identify threats early and ensure coordinated action is taken.

You will work with senior stakeholders across government departments, policing, counter terrorism networks, regulatory bodies and internal leadership teams, building trusted partnerships that strengthen intelligence sharing and disruption activity. If you thrive in environments where collaboration, judgement and influence matter, this role offers the platform to operate at a senior level at an exciting time for the organisation.

We are seeking an inspiring leader with significant experience managing intelligence, research or analytical teams within law enforcement, regulatory or public sector settings. You will bring strong people leadership, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the confidence to guide teams through complex challenges while developing talent and driving continuous improvement.

In return, you will join an organisation with an ambitious future-facing agenda, where intelligence is recognised as a core strategic capability. With hybrid working, a permanent contract, and bases in London or Manchester, this is a role that combines purpose, progression and flexibility.

If you are ready to lead with insight, inspire high-performing teams, and make a meaningful contribution to public protection and national security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your expertise to a role where your decisions will matter every day.

Person specification

Essential

• Significant experience of leading, managing and developing intelligence analysts, researchers or intelligence officers within a regulatory, law enforcement or public sector environment.

• Significant experience of practical application of the principles of the National Intelligence Model, and other current or emerging intelligence frameworks, in a senior intelligence management role.

• Practical understanding and experience of the development and production of effective and efficient intelligence and risk processes, products and tasking processes at strategic, tactical and operational levels.

• Strong leadership and people management capability, including experience of performance management, leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering results through intelligence and/or risk functions, while gaining the confidence and respect of colleagues at all levels.

• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management, both internally and externally to your organisation, with experience of negotiating, influencing and advising senior operational stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex and sensitive information clearly through a range of media and build rapport with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of managing or working within intelligence teams that utilise sensitive information systems, including the Police National Database (PND), and appropriate handling of intelligence at Restricted and Confidential levels.

• Well-developed planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively and ensure delivery against individual and team performance targets and deadlines.

• Detailed practical understanding and experience of legislation relating to the control and processing of information particularly the Data Protection Act, General Data Protection Regulations, the Freedom of Information Act, the Human Rights Act, Common Law Police Disclosure and other relevant legislation relevant to regulatory bodies.

• Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Hold or be able to work towards obtaining Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) accreditation for a management position, within 18 months of employment.

• Practical understanding of The Private Security Act 2001.

• Previous experience of working in a Serious & Organised Crime environment.

• Previous experience of working in a Counter Terrorism and/or protective security environment.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £55,501, Security Industry Authority contributes £16,078 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 14th June 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 15th June 2026.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 29th June 2026.

Interviews will be held in person - location to be confirmed with invitations to interview. You will also be required to prepare a presentation at interview stage - details will be provided once the sift is complete.

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.

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).

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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

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