Principal Health & Safety Consultant (Salary £42-55k)
Location: Glasgow Head Office
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
£42,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Team Size: 5 staff (H&S Department)
The Role
ACS are seeking an experienced Principal Health & Safety Consultant to lead our consultancy department through our ambitious two year growth program. This senior role requires strong technical expertise, excellent presentation and training delivery skills, and proven experience in managing teams. You will take responsibility for day-to-day operations, staff management, and supporting our growth objectives. You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior management team. The role would be Glasgow based with an expectation to visit clients throughout the UK when necessary.
About ACS Learning & Consultancy
Established in 1978, ACS Learning & Consultancy is a well respected Scottish based Health, Safety, and Wellbeing consultancy. We deliver consultancy, training, and compliance services across education, housing, construction, and industrial sectors. We have ambitious growth plans over the next two years and are seeking a senior professional to lead our 5-person Health & Safety department.
Why Join ACS?
We are not grey people sitting behind desks ticking boxes. Our team has crawled through ducts, worked on projects from Chile to New York to Japan, and solved problems that don't come with a manual. We are pragmatic, hands‑on consultants who get stuck in.
This is a rare opportunity to take genuine ownership of your career. You'll have real urgency in your work and the freedom to shape how the department operates, influence the direction we take, and forge your own path. If you're tired of rigid structures and want a role where you can actually make decisions and see the impact of your ideas, this is it.
We're growing, we're ambitious, and we need someone who wants to build something, not just manage it.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Consultancy
* Act as competent person for clients, providing expert H&S advice in accordance with UK legislation and best practice
* Conduct compliance audits, gap analyses, production of client reports, risk assessments, and reviews of H&S management systems
* Lead consultancy projects including incident investigations and regulatory compliance
* Oversee contract management and service delivery quality
* Provide technical support to consultants on complex cases
Leadership & Management
* Lead and manage the Health & Safety department (5 staff), providing operational oversight and strategic direction
* Manage day‑to‑day business operations, staffing decisions, and resource allocation
* Conduct performance reviews, mentor staff, and support professional development
* Oversee departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance processes
* Support company growth plans and contribute to strategic planning
Client Services & Business Development
* Build and maintain client relationships as senior point of contact for key accounts
* Support business development activities and identify new opportunities
* Represent ACS at industry events and networking opportunities
* Deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders
Training & Development
* Help design and deliver accredited and bespoke H&S training courses
* Develop new training programmes aligned with client needs
* Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences
* Maintain training quality standards and awarding body compliance
Qualifications
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent)
* Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or Graduate Member working towards Chartered status
* Full UK driving licence
Experience & Skills
* Minimum 7-10 years' experience in health & safety consultancy or senior management
* Proven leadership experience managing teams
* Strong presentation and training delivery skills
* Experience in business development and client relationship management
* Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
* In‑depth knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practices
* Experience across multiple sectors
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Enthusiastic attitude to problem solving
* Approved trainer qualification
* Knowledge of the Scottish Housing Sector
* ISO 45001 experience
* Legal background or compliance expertise
* Understanding of UKAT A certification and UKAS accreditation
* Expert witness experience
Benefits Package
* Company vehicle or car allowance
* 34 days annual leave (25 days holiday + 9 statutory/bank holidays)
* Extra provision for time allocated to charity and community work
* Company pension scheme
* Professional membership funding
* CPD and qualification funding
* Flexible working arrangements
How to Apply
No agencies at this time, please.
Please submit:
* Current CV
ACS Learning & Consultancy is an equal opportunities employer.
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