The Regulator has issued an advertisement inviting people to apply for the full-time role of chief executive in the wake of Mike Wilson’s recent departure.

Commanding a salary of circa £120,000, the position was advertised over the weekend in both The Guardian and again yesterday in The Sunday Times’ Appointments Supplement.

The advert states: “The SIA is a high profile regulatory body with a client base of over 250,000 private sector security professionals and organisations. Our mission is to regulate the private security industry. Our work is vital in ensuring that standards are raised across the industry and quality service is recognised and delivered to the public in the United Kingdom.”

The advertisement goes on to say: “As our chief executive you will drive the SIA to become a high performing Regulator that will guarantee the delivery of first class standards across the sector. Working with your top team, you will embed our recent changes and ensure that we enjoy the confidence of the public, the industry and the Government. You will be supported by a high profile Board who are eager for change. You are already a proven leader with a dynamic and enthusiastic management style.”

The advert continues: “This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talents and make a crucial impact on a national organisation. It also offers an exciting opportunity for you to work in a vital and influential national organisation whose mission is to protect the public. We look forward to hearing from you.”

The Regulator has also advertised the post of service delivery director. Again based at the organisation’s Holborn hq in central London, this post commands a salary of circa £85,000 per annum.

The advert says: “As our service delivery director, you will have the opportunity to influence the work of the SIA as you will be at the heart of this progressive, young and vibrant organisation. Your role will entail working with a variety of Stakeholders across the public and private sectors to ensure that our critical services are delivered effectively, and that our future is assured.”

In terms of required experience, the advert reads: “You are already a successful senior manager with experience in a high transaction volume environment. Your communication skills are first class and you are someone with the breadth of vision, the skills and corporate attitude to see what the SIA can achieve, and help make it happen.”

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 March.