SIA Licences – Wheel Clamping – Exemptions

by SIA Site Admin // April 14

Who needs a licence? – Exemptions

The following kinds of activities may also be undertaken in a security firm providing designated services. The people providing the services will not need SIA licences, if they undertake only non-operational duties

Please note: this list is not exhaustive and may include other areas.

  • Accountants – would include individual finance assistants and financial controllers.
  • Administrative support – would include secretarial support and office managers.
  • Barristers
  • Cleaners
  • Concierge
  • Employed to check tickets or passes
  • Estate agents – (supervisor or managers)
  • Financial controller
  • Handymen
  • Human resources managers
  • Installers of CCTV equipment
  • IT support staff
  • Journalist/broadcasters
  • Marketing and Communications Executive/Staff
  • Market researchers
  • Members of relevant professional bodies e.g. Institute of Legal Executives, Law Society, and Bar Council etc.
  • Legal or financial advisers
  • Porter
  • Pub landlords receiving services under contract
  • Receptionist
  • Shareholder or member who is not involved in the running of the company
  • Solicitors
  • Theatre ushers
  • Volunteers
  • Wardens or their managers employed in-house in sheltered accommodation.