Mr Leigh Simmonds
BA(Hons) CMIOSH MIIRSM MCIMSPA
Overview
Over 25 years experience in the leisure, sport and education sectors with a broad range of competencies, including leisure management degree, NEBOSH and environmental health qualifications as well as accreditation to IOSH, IIRSM and CIMSPA professional bodies. Notably worked with the HSE Policy Unit, developing guidance available to download nationally as best practice and is an active member of IOSH, chairing the IPD peer review interview process, part of the assessment for Chartered Membership, as well as having authored for Croner loose-leaf publication.
Work with and supporting clients on all aspects of occupational safety and health and at all levels of the organisation, ranging from operational front-line staff through to Boards and executive committees and members. Leigh is Managing Director of Quality Leisure Management Ltd (QLM) a quality and health and safety consultancy specialising in sport, leisure and culture venues and operation. Leigh and QLM have worked with and support a number of professional bodies in relation to sport and leisure health and safety, developing people and or guidance and businesses. These include CIMSPA, RLSS UK and CIEH.
Over 10 years experience in accident investigation as expert witness in both civil and criminal litigation and fatal accident enquiries. Specialising in swimming pool, sport and leisure operations health and safety.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Entertainment and leisure | |
| Local government | |
| Public services |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Adventure activities licensing | |
| Corporate responsibility | |
| Managing for health and safety | |
| School trips |
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director - Quality Leisure Management Limited | 01.2015 - today | Lead a team of professionally qualified health, safety and leisure specialist consultants, specifically directing and allocating workload. Manage and take responsibility for all aspects of the company’s finances including preparation of reports and delivery to PHSC Plc and Operations boards. Work with and support clients on all aspects of occupational safety and health and at all levels of the organisation, ranging from operational front-line staff through to Boards and executive committees and members. QLM specialise in sport, leisure and culture venues. Work with and support a number of professional bodies in relation to health and safety and developing people and or guidance. These include CIMSPA, RLSS UK and CIEH. |
| Principal Health and Safety Consultant - Quality Leisure Management Limited | 06.2013 - 12.2014 | Provide expert health and safety advice to clients Conduct audits and risk assessments with comprehensive reporting. Key sectors include indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities, hotels, health and fitness clubs and visitor attractions Tutor health and safety training courses including CIMSPA health and safety management certificate, IOSH managing safely certificate and a range of short courses Attend and facilitate regular meeting with clients. Providing updates to clients on legislation and industry good practice Respond to enquiries as part of a 24/7 client support service, audit against the CIMSPA European Pool Safety Award, mystery customer visits and contribute to the QLM health and safety newsletters and industry magazine articles Contribute to new industry health and safety publications
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 09.2004 | 01.2011 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Degree or Above | BA(Hons) in Leisure Management | 06.1997 |
| Other | Diploma | HND in Environmental Health Studies | 07.2003 |
| NEBOSH | Diploma | NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health | 07.2007 |