Job Role: Head of Consultancy
Location: Hybrid or Remote working
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum + £25,000 Commission + Car Allowance
Why do we want you?
Are you ready to lead the consultancy services for an ambitious, high-performing business in a fast-growing sector?
Phoenix Health & Safety, part of Wilmington plc, is rated 4.9 stars on Trust Pilot and has put the “customer” back in customer service. We provide training, guidance and expertise to help customers as they navigate their way through the complexities of health and safety legislation.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Consultancy to join our senior leadership team, responsible for developing and leading our health and safety consultancy services division. This role will be instrumental in building and growing our consultancy practice while ensuring the highest standards of service delivery to our clients.
Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc’s career site. We shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked “apply”!
The Head of Consultancy Service Development is responsible for strategically designing and implementing innovative consultancy service offerings that address the evolving needs of clients in the health and safety sector. This role encompasses the development of comprehensive retained consultancy packages and the execution of legal compliance audits and inspections.
You will be responsible for:
Service Development
Design and develop consultancy service offerings, including:
Construction phase plan development and CDM support Toolbox talks, policy development, and bespoke advice
Team Management
Commercial Management
What’s the Best Thing About This Role?
There is autonomy to make this role your own. As the Head of Consultancy you will develop and manage pricing strategies, departmental budgets, and forecasts while contributing to the bid and tender development process for strategic accounts. You will be identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and collaborating with Sales and Marketing teams, to ensure the growth and sustainability of the consultancy services offered. Overall, you will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s consultancy strategy, enhancing service delivery, and achieving commercial success
What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role?
This is a fast-paced position in an ever-changing environment, you will ned to stay informed on industry developments and regulatory changes to maintain the organization's competitive edge.
You will be building and nurturing a high-performing team of health and safety consultants, setting performance targets, conducting regular reviews, and implementing ongoing training and development programs. A key aspect of this role is fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...
To be successful in this role, you must have:
To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have:
We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.
About us
We’re Wilmington plc, a business of renowned brands helping our customers to navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape. We do this through providing actionable insight on the regulations that affect them, but also by providing complementary training to help them embed a culture of business conduct that is compliant with those regulations.
Phoenix Health & Safety is a prominent UK-based company specialising in health and safety training and consultancy services. Founded in 2005 by Nick Higginson, the company has grown significantly to become a leader in its field, offering a wide array of courses accredited by respected bodies like NEBOSH and IOSH. Phoenix provides training options that include in-person, online, and distance learning formats, catering to businesses and professionals nationwide.
Find what you’re looking for
We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity. We are Wilmington PLC. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards.
The Legal Bit!
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.
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