Principal Consultant (Health and Safety)

Principal Consultant (Health and Safety)

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We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant (Health and Safety) to provide expert health and safety consultancy services across sports, leisure, culture, hospitality and similar sectors. The role will working for Quality Leisure Management Ltd, part of the PHSC plc group of companies and a leading leisure management consultancy that provide strategic and operational support and advice to the sport, leisure and culture sectors. www.https://qlmconsulting.co.uk

This role principally involves conducting audits, developing risk assessments, processes and procedures, delivering training and advisory support to ensure our clients maintain the highest standards of health and safety compliance.

We cover the whole of the UK, so we are flexible on your geographical location, although Scotland, Sheffield or London are preferential. This role requires regular travel across the UK, with frequent overnight stays away from home. Flexibility and a willingness to be mobile are essential, as the position involves working in various locations depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Consultancy & Advisory Services

• Provide expert health and safety advice to a range of clients across sports, leisure, culture, and hospitality sectors.
• Conduct health and safety audits.
• Develop, implement and review health & safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.

Training & Development

• Deliver accredited health and safety training courses, including NEBOSH NGC, IOSH Managing Safely, CIMSPA Endorsed Health and Safety Management course, and other approved, endorsed and regulated training.
• Identify training needs and design and develop tailored health & safety courses for clients, including local authorities, leisure trusts, universities, schools and private operators.
• Deliver bespoke training courses, toolbox talks and briefings

Client Engagement & Support

• Facilitate regular client meetings, providing updates on legislation, compliance issues, and examples of industry best practice.
• Respond to a broad range of health and safety enquiries as part of a client support service.
• Act as a specialist advisor at health and safety committees, management team meetings, and consultations where required.
• Contribute to newsletters and health and safety guidance.
• Conduct mystery customer visits to evaluate client service and operational compliance.
• Investigate and prepare written report of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, liaising with clients, insurers, regulatory bodies and solicitors to identify remedial actions and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Support clients in managing enforcement body interventions, including HSE, Local Authority and Fire Service.
• Advise and support clients in managing risks associated with civil action and claims.

Leadership & Strategic Contribution

• Offer opinion, guidance and support to colleagues on matters relating to health and safety, client enquiries and findings from audits, training and similar.
• Promote continuous improvement in health and safety performance across client organisations.
• Support the director in managing health and safety within Quality Leisure Management and or other PHSC plc subsidiaries as directed.
• Support Consultants in their professional development and working programme.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent level 6 competency in occupational safety and health.
• Certified Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH) working towards Chartered Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or similar level with an equivalent organisation such as CIEH, IIRSM, BOHS etc…
• Extensive experience in health and safety consultancy within sports, leisure or culture environments.
• Proven track record of conducting audits, risk assessments, and delivering regulated and unregulated training.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices. Including Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England and Wales.
• Level 3 award in education and training or ability to achieve
• Chartered Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
• Membership of Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (MCIMSPA)
• Experience as an expert witness in civil or criminal health and safety cases.
• Registered occupational safety and health consultant (OSHCR)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• High level of professionalism and client-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Company car and or travel expenses covered.
• Professional development opportunities and support with CPD.
• Pension scheme and other benefits through PHSC Plc.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients in a dynamic consultancy environment across PHSC plc group of companies.

Salary: £45,000 - £49,500 based on experience etc...

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to the details to leighsimmonds@qlmconsulting.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leigh Simmonds, Managing Director on 01933 626444 or Nicola Coote, Chief Executive Officer on 01622 718800

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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  Travel Arrangements

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