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Technical Director

Location: Hybrid/Office based in Cardiff
Salary: £85,000-£92,000 DoE + excellent benefits
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time/Fixed-Term Roles)
• Additional Holiday Purchase
• Hybrid Working
• Performance-Related Bonus
• Life Assurance & Vitality Private Healthcare
• Subsidised Gym Memberships & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discount Vouchers & Access to Wellbeing Resources

Why Join Us?

We’re seeking an exceptional Technical Director a visionary leader who can shape the future of HSE learning, assessment, and consultancy.

This is more than oversight you will set technical standards, guide world-leading programmes, and influence thousands of professionals globally. If you thrive on excellence, enjoy influencing accreditation bodies, and want to lead high-performing technical teams, this is your chance to make a tangible industry impact.

Main Purpose of the Role

This role is the cornerstone of technical strategy and our global reputation.

As Technical Director, you will:

• Define and safeguard the quality, compliance, and integrity of all learning products, consultancy services, and assessments.
• Ensure programmes meet or exceed standards set by NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, and other awarding/regulatory bodies.
• Drive innovation, set the technical vision, and lead specialist teams across the lifecycle of programme design, delivery, and assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy aligned with industry standards, regulatory updates, and awarding-body requirements.
• Serve as the senior authority for NEBOSH, IOSH, and IEMA programmes.
• Oversee the quality of all learning content, assessments, marking guides, and digital materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory and awarding bodies (NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, BOHS).
• Respond to HSE, ISO 45001, and wider industry changes.
• Ensure internal QA processes meet accreditation standards.
• Provide expert leadership to technical, consultancy, and quality teams.
• Guide innovation in course development, CPD creation, and digital-first learning.
• Represent the organisation at industry forums, qualification review boards, and professional networks.
• Oversee high-value client projects and complex escalations.
• Manage internal and external audits (NEBOSH, ISO 9001/45001, EQA).
• Track industry trends, emerging risks, and legislative changes.
• Mentor tutors, assessors, and technical specialists.
• Drive commercial value through resource planning and quality-focused cost control.
• Lead budget planning and contribute to wider strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

• Commerciality with client-focused solutions
• HSE leadership experience (NEBOSH-accredited training centres or consultancy)
• In-depth knowledge of NEBOSH Diploma syllabi, marking criteria, and assessment methods
• Familiarity with IOSH, ISEP, BOHS, and other awarding frameworks
• Expertise in global HSE legislation, risk management, accident investigation, and safety management systems
• Experience managing technical, consultancy, or quality teams
• Proven delivery of high-stakes assessments and accredited programmes
• Ability to interpret and apply standards (ISO 45001, ISO 9001)
• Chartered status (CMIOSH, CEnv, FIIRSM, etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience as NEBOSH examiner, IOSH reviewer, or EQA auditor
• Experience leading digital transformation in HSE learning/assessment
• Engaging with senior clients across high-risk industries (construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, transport)

About Us

We are a leading provider of Health, Safety, and Environmental training and consultancy.

Our mission: Empower organisations and individuals worldwide to create safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces.