ACS Learning & Consultancy 

Location: Glasgow Head Office 

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time 

Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) 

Reports To: Emma Willey, Managing Director 

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 

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Established in 1978, ACS Learning & Consultancy is a 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 the Falklands, and solved problems that don't come with a manual. We are practical, hands-on consultants who get stuck in. 

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This is a rare opportunity to take genuine ownership of your career. You'll have real agency 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. 

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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 H&S management system reviews 

• Lead consultancy projects including incident investigations and regulatory liaison 

• Oversee contract management and service delivery quality 

• Provide technical support to consultants on complex cases 

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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 

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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 

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Training & Development 

• 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 

 

Essential Requirements 

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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 

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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 

• Strong IT skills  

• Enthusiastic attitude to problem solving 

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Desirable 

• Approved trainer qualification 

• Knowledge of the Scottish Housing Sector 

• ISO 45001 experience 

• Legal background or compliance expertise 

• UKATA certification 

• Expert witness experience 

 

Benefits Package 

• Competitive salary: £42,000 - £55,000 per annum 

• 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 

• Private medical/healthcare scheme (After qualifying period) 

• Professional membership funding 

• CPD and qualification funding 

• Flexible working arrangements 

 

How to Apply 

No agencies at this time, please. 
Please submit: 

• Current CV 

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) 

• Contact details for two professional referees

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Email: info@acsrisk.com 

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ACS Learning & Consultancy is an equal opportunities employer.