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The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group is inviting applications from Non-ACS security company representatives to join its core leadership committee, as it continues to broaden representation and strengthen its engagement with Government and industry stakeholders.
The move reflects the S12’s commitment to ensuring that leadership and decision-making represents the diversity of business models operating across the UK security guarding sector.
Working collectively with Government, the Security Minister, and the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the S12 was set up to address critical industry challenges, raise professional standards and improve public safety.
The introduction of dedicated Non-ACS representation is intended to ensure that policy discussions and reform proposals are informed by the full breadth of operational experience within the sector.
The two new Non-ACS board members will join the S12’s core leadership committee with the same responsibilities and voting rights as existing members. They will play a central role in shaping the group’s priorities and contributing directly to key workstreams, including Mandatory Business Licensing, Martyn’s Law, labour exploitation, training malpractice and the SIA Business Approval Scheme.
Paul Evans, Chair of the S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group, said: “The S12 was established to represent the whole of the security guarding industry, and as our engagement with Government deepens, it is vital that our leadership structure continues to reflect the breadth of the sector.
“Introducing two Non-ACS board seats is an important step in ensuring that experienced, compliant and professional Non-ACS businesses have a direct voice at the table as we work on some of the most significant reforms facing our industry.”
The roles are open to senior leaders from eligible Non-ACS companies providing SIA-licensable guarding services in the UK. Successful applicants, will serve a two-year term and will be expected to commit time and expertise to S12 activity, including regular meetings, workstream leadership and in-person engagement with Government and regulatory bodies.
The deadline for applications to be submitted in Wednesday, 4 February at 5pm.
Further information about the roles, eligibility requirements and application process is available via the S12 website.
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