As the founder and director of J McLeish Consultancy Ltd, I provide tailored health and safety consultancy services, working across multiple sectors to support clients with compliance, operational improvement, and organisational resilience. I lead the delivery of bespoke health and safety strategies, ISO management system implementation, and compliance audits, ensuring legal obligations are met and best practices embedded. Alongside a qualified HR Business Partner, I also support clients with integrated HR and risk management solutions. My role includes overseeing project direction, mentoring client teams, and ensuring measurable, practical outcomes aligned with business objectives.

In this senior leadership role, I was responsible for conducting a full organisational review and developing an improvement strategy aligned with the company’s goals. I led the implementation of all HSQE and HR policies and procedures, introduced structured operational systems, and supported leadership teams in meeting compliance requirements. I provided strategic direction to both frontline and management teams, improving operational efficiency and safety performance. As part of my remit, I mentored new professionals in the safety field and played an active role in supporting staff wellbeing as a certified mental health first aider.

In this role led the creation and development of the company’s health, safety, and compliance function. I was responsible for establishing a new compliance department, implementing a full suite of ISO-aligned management systems, and leading the successful transition from OHSAS18001 to ISO45001. My leadership extended to all areas of H&S and HR, including the introduction of policies, induction programmes, audits, and performance reviews. I acted as a key liaison for blue-chip clients, ensuring consistent standards and maintaining strong working relationships through strategic support and regular engagement.