Senior / Principal Consultant - Chemical and Response Training

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Consultant to lead incident response projects and deliver high-quality training. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting organizations across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in emergency services or crisis management and a passion for training and mentoring teams. With a commitment to diversity and an inclusive culture, this company prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers flexible working arrangements. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on community safety and sustainability.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

8 bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Professional subscriptions reimbursement

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience in incident response and management is essential.
• Proven ability to create and deliver effective training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultancy projects and support capability development for clients.
• Develop relationships with clients and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Incident response management

Training program development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Education

Teaching qualification (Award in Education and Teaching)

Job description

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Senior / Principal Consultant - Chemical and Response Training, London

Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence. Employing nearly 3,000 people across more than 20 countries, we deliver innovative sustainable solutions to complex challenges, aiming to create a safe and sustainable world.

The Chemical and Response Training team is expanding due to strong growth. The role involves leading private sector incident response projects, supporting organizations in chemical and wider industry sectors, and delivering high-quality training globally on incident management. Experience in emergency services, military, or business continuity is desirable, especially in delivering training within crisis management contexts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support capability development for private sector clients both within the UK and internationally.
2. Lead and support consultancy projects with internal and external teams.
3. Develop and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
4. Contribute to strategic growth plans.
5. Utilize and expand your professional network to identify market needs and develop relevant courses.

Essential Competencies and Experience

1. Experience in incident response and management.
2. Proven ability to manage incidents and share post-incident insights.
3. Strong organizational and relationship management skills.
4. Experience in training and mentoring teams.
5. Proven track record in creating and delivering training programs.
6. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
7. Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex scientific information.

Desirable

1. Experience with diverse clients and a strong commercial understanding.
2. Background with emergency services or responder training.
3. Teaching qualification such as Award in Education and Teaching.
4. Knowledge of chemical or hazmat environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading team delivering high-quality consultancy worldwide, working alongside experienced trainers and organizations across sectors.

Working here

We foster an inclusive culture where every voice matters, supporting your growth and impact. We encourage leveraging your passion to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community safety and sustainability.

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements are available, including remote, in-office, or hybrid options. We prioritize wellbeing to help employees reach their full potential.

Benefits

Our benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a competitive pension scheme, life assurance, professional subscriptions reimbursement, and other flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a varied workforce fosters innovation and excellence. We are a 'disability confident' employer, dedicated to supporting all employees.

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