Senior Decisions Specialist

at  Security Industry Authority

JOB SUMMARY

The SIA have a statutory responsibility to license Individual security operatives, as well as operating a voluntary scheme for organisations who supply such operatives. Individual licence decisions are increasingly complicated as we continue to make greater use of our non-conviction information criteria, taking account of evidence such as CCTV footage and other public body investigations, in addition to criminal records.
To help us face the challenge of an increasingly complex workload we have created a new post to lead resolution of applications and status reviews for complex individual licence cases, support training of all Decisions area specialists, ensure clarity and effectiveness of Decisions area guidance and processes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Individual licence guidance and processes for Decisions staff – lead all of the specialists in Decisions area to review guidance promptly at scheduled date to ensure its continued clarity, accuracy and fitness for purpose.
• Licensing criteria – lead on clarifications and enhancements to the SIA’s criteria working together with relevant specialists, policy and legal advisors.
• Training and development – identify development areas for all specialists in Decisions area and arrange relevant training.
• Non-conviction information process – assess recommendations from Decisions Officers (in place of a Decisions Manager or Senior Decisions Manager), advise on drafts of complex decision letters liaising with Legal Services where appropriate.
• Further Information Requests – review and approve the sending of formal requests for information from partners, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Issue resolution – take the lead in ad hoc issues or projects affecting business delivery in Licensing & Service Delivery.
• Communication – pro-actively share knowledge within L&SD and across wider organisation about work of Decisions area, including arranging in-person and on-line events.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THESE AREAS:

• Experience of attending court as a witness or representative for either a private or public sector body.
• Experience of providing advice / briefings directly to Senior Management / Directors / Board members.

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

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COMPETENCIES THAT WE ARE LOOKING OUT FOR IN THIS ROLE:

• Suggest and embrace new ideas and ways of working and make suggestions for improvement.
• Raise concerns & positive feedback to make improvements.
• Seek process improvement opportunities.
• Abide by the relevant processes, policies and legislation.
• Respond to queries promptly and fully.
• Use your knowledge and skills to the best of your abilities and for the benefit of the organisation.
• Encourage collaboration and respect to colleagues and work collaboratively with other functions.
  Benefits

Alongside your salary of £33,100, Security Industry Authority contributes £8,937 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%

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