Mr Jonathan Cunningham
MBE
Overview
Jonathan Cunningham is a highly experienced health and safety consultant with a diverse background spanning heavy manufacturing, small and medium-sized enterprises, the social care sector, the NHS, and large-scale event management.
As the founder of STORM Consultancy, established in 2009, Jonathan has built a respected North West based consultancy practice delivering practical, business-focused health and safety solutions across a wide range of industries, including construction, hospitality, education, healthcare, and historic buildings.
Jonathan is also a specialist fire risk assessor, with extensive experience in complex environments such as sleeping accommodation, medical facilities, and heritage sites. In addition, he has a strong background in asbestos consultancy, further strengthening his breadth of technical expertise.
His experience extends to major event safety management, including large public gatherings and music festivals most notably organising his own festival, XtremeSTORM, in 2013.
With an ex-forces background, Jonathan brings a disciplined, pragmatic approach to consultancy. He firmly believes that health and safety should enable, not hinder, business operations, and his advice is always grounded in practical, proportionate solutions that support organisations to operate effectively and safely.
Jonathan is known for his personable and collaborative style, working closely with both frontline teams and senior leadership to embed sustainable safety practices. His commercial awareness and ability to integrate seamlessly into organisations make him a valued partner to businesses of all sizes.
He looks forward to supporting organisations in achieving high standards of health, safety, and operational excellence.
Specialisms
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 04.2016 | 03.2026 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEBOSH | Diploma | Diploma | 04.2024 |