Phoenix Health and Safety

What Phoenix Health and Safety does

Phoenix Health and Safety (legal entity Phoenix HSC (UK) Ltd., registered in England and Wales) is a UK-based accredited health and safety training provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Cannock. The company delivers the full spectrum of UK and internationally recognised occupational safety and environmental qualifications, including NEBOSH Certificates and Diplomas (General, Construction, Fire Safety, Process Safety Management, Environmental Management, and the 2025 Phoenix-exclusive NEBOSH Verified AI Application in OSH course), IOSH courses (Working Safely, Managing Safely, Leading Safely, and executive/director programmes), ISEP sustainability courses, NVQ Level 6 and Level 7 vocational diplomas, and CITB Site Safety Plus construction courses. Course delivery is omnichannel: self-paced e-learning, live virtual classroom via Zoom, classroom instruction at 36 UK training venues (with dedicated Diploma venues in Leeds, London, and Birmingham), and in-house corporate training at client premises.

The underlying technology stack consists of an online learning management system with integrated exam booking, e-learning content delivery, and virtual classroom infrastructure via Zoom. The proprietary differentiator is the 2025 Phoenix-exclusive AI Application in OSH course (NEBOSH verified), which teaches safety professionals to apply predictive analytics, computer vision for compliance monitoring, wearable IoT, and AI-powered safety management systems. Supporting operational features include the Phoenix Pass Pledge (free continued study for students who fail to meet examination standards) and a Price Match Guarantee. The company is also ISO 14001 certified for environmental management.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees ranging from £250 to £5,875+VAT depending on qualification level and delivery format, plus a secondary Business Solutions stream providing consultancy, audits, risk assessments, inspections, and policy development for corporate clients. Klarna payment plans support affordability for individual learners, while enterprise accounts are served through in-company training (minimum 4 learners) and dedicated corporate sales. The customer base spans individual professionals (managers, supervisors, safety officers, UK Armed Forces veterans using ELCAS funding, students) and named corporate accounts including Amazon, Vinci, Schneider Electric, WestRock, NFU, Quadriga, Gilbertson and Page, and NIC EIC. The company holds NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner status (highest tier), IOSH Approved Training Provider status, ISEP certification, ProQual accreditation, and CITB Site Safety Plus delivery rights. Leadership comprises CEO Nick Higginson and founder Gizelle Higginson, with no disclosed external institutional ownership beyond a multi-tranche funding relationship with Future Planet Capital spanning 2011-2022.

Name

Phoenix Health and Safety

Legal name

Phoenix HSC (UK) Ltd.

Website

https://phoenixhsc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Phoenix Health and Safety is a UK-accredited occupational safety training provider delivering NEBOSH, IOSH, ISEP, NVQ, and CITB qualifications via e-learning, virtual classroom, in-house, and 36 physical UK training centres to individual professionals and corporate clients including Amazon, Vinci, and Schneider Electric.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Health and Safety Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC)

Keywords

• Health safety training
• NEBOSH accredited courses
• IOSH certifications
• Occupational safety qualifications
• Workplace safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Primary revenue stream from NEBOSH, IOSH, ISEP, NVQ and short course training delivered via e-learning, virtual classroom, classroom, and in-house formats. Course prices range from £250 to £5,875+VAT depending on qualification level and delivery format. Additional revenue from exam fees (separate for e-learning), study materials, and textbooks.
2. Business Solutions and Consultancy: Corporate health and safety services including consultancy, in-company training, support packages, audits, risk assessments, inspections, and policy development for business clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Phoenix Health and Safety delivers accredited health and safety training courses and professional qualifications, primarily NEBOSH, IOSH, ISEP, NVQ, and CITB-accredited programmes, for individual professionals and corporate clients. Courses are offered through e-learning, virtual classroom, classroom at 36 UK venues, and bespoke in-house corporate delivery, complemented by a Business Solutions division providing health and safety consultancy, audits, risk assessments, inspections, and policy development.

Product overview

Phoenix Health and Safety is a UK-based health and safety training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of accredited qualifications and professional services. The core offering consists of NEBOSH courses (Certificates, Diplomas, Awards, and Units) covering general health and safety, construction, fire safety, process safety, environmental management, and AI applications in occupational safety. Supporting qualifications include IOSH courses (Working Safely, Managing Safely, Leading Safely) and ISEP environmental sustainability courses. The company also offers NVQ Level 6 and 7 Diplomas, CITB Site Safety Plus courses, and short specialized courses (GDPR, Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling). Training is delivered via multiple formats: e-learning, virtual classroom (via Zoom), in-house, and traditional classroom at 36 UK venues. Business solutions include consultancy, auditing, risk assessments, inspections, and policy development. A Phoenix-exclusive NEBOSH Verified AI course covers artificial intelligence applications in occupational safety and health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEBOSH National General Certificate The UK's most popular and widely respected health and safety qualification, suitable for managers, supervisors, and team leaders. Considered the industry standard with over 200,000 people having passed the qualification. Covers core aspects of occupational health and safety and equips candidates with skills to manage and assess workplace risk.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate Globally recognised and respected health and safety qualification held by around 90,000 people worldwide. Ideal for managers and supervisors outside the UK, covering key information needed to ensure workplace safety and minimise workplace risks in international contexts.
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK) Designed for managers, supervisors, and site workers in the construction industry with health and safety responsibilities. Level 7 qualification teaching in line with UK HSE guidance, providing practical skills and technical knowledge to manage hazards and assess risks in construction workplaces.
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (International) Globally respected health and safety qualification for the construction industry, teaching in line with WHO legislation and guidance. Level 7 qualification based on the SCQF Framework, providing practical skills and technical knowledge to manage hazards in construction workplaces internationally.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety Designed for managers and supervisors responsible for fire safety, equipping candidates with skills to protect people, property, and workplaces from fire hazards. Covers fire risk assessment, prevention measures, and creating appropriate fire safety culture.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Jointly developed by NEBOSH and the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Equips delegates with understanding of accepted principles and recognised industrial practices for managing process risks in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
• NEBOSH National Diploma The gold standard degree-level qualification for occupational health and safety professionals. Highest-level training NEBOSH offers, teaching in line with UK HSE legislation. Mark of expertise and professionalism for the 18,000 professionals who have earned it since 1980.
• NEBOSH International Diploma Degree-level qualification for health and safety professionals outside the UK. Increases ability to help organisations make decisions when managing risks, supporting business objectives and regulatory requirements internationally.
• NEBOSH National Diploma Units Individual units of the NEBOSH National Diploma available for separate purchase and study. Allows students to spread the cost and work at their own pace across a 5-year period, with certificates issued upon completing each unit.
• NEBOSH International Diploma Units Individual units of the NEBOSH International Diploma available for separate purchase and study. Provides flexible learning experience with certificates issued upon completing each unit independently.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate Highly valued and globally recognised qualification in environmental management with new syllabus launched in 2021. Developed for managers, supervisors, and employees responsible for managing environmental hazards, providing tools to improve environmental management systems.
• NEBOSH Verified Artificial Intelligence - Application in OSH Phoenix-exclusive NEBOSH verified training course covering AI tools for safety professionals. Covers automating compliance monitoring, predictive technology for hazard forecasting, and implementing AI in safety strategies.
• NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work Globally recognised qualification providing introduction to key environmental issues and the role employees play in driving sustainable practices. Accessible to everyone regardless of role or industry, ideal foundation for further environmental learning.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment Jointly developed by NEBOSH and HSE. Helps identify and assess manual handling risk and prioritise control measures to protect workers. Covers application of HSE's manual handling risk assessment tools (MAC and RAPP).
• NEBOSH Working with Wellbeing Course designed for HR professionals and those with people management responsibilities to learn to spot and tackle stress and other elements of poor wellbeing in the workplace. Follows HSE recognised research on work-related stress.
• NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence One-day course developed by NEBOSH and UK HSE to develop leadership skills of delegates, enabling them to lead teams confidently and guide effective health and safety practice. Covers how leadership impacts employee morale and safety culture.
• IOSH Working Safely IOSH accredited course covering basic health and safety awareness for employees at all levels.
• IOSH Managing Safely IOSH course ideal for supervisors, managers, and team leaders, helping those responsible for health and safety to identify, assess, and control workplace risks.
• IOSH Managing Safely Refresher Refresher course for those who have previously completed IOSH Managing Safely, helping maintain and update health and safety knowledge.
• IOSH Leading Safely IOSH course for senior leaders and executives focused on health and safety leadership responsibilities.
• IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing IOSH course covering management of occupational health and employee wellbeing in the workplace.
• IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors IOSH course designed specifically for executives and directors with health and safety leadership responsibilities.
• ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management ISEP course aimed at anybody new to environment or sustainability, covering wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles.
• ISEP Sustainability Skills for the Workforce ISEP course providing sustainability skills for employees at all levels of an organisation.
• ISEP Sustainability Skills for Managers ISEP course providing sustainability skills for managers, equipping them with tools to meet real-world environmental needs.
• NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety UK's premier vocational qualification at bachelor's degree level for people whose responsibilities include developing and implementing health and safety procedures within their workplace.
• NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership Management Level 7 vocational diploma for strategic health and safety leadership and management.
• Business Solutions - Consultancy Health and safety consultancy services for organisations covering strategy and compliance advice.
• Business Solutions - Health and Safety Auditing Health and safety auditing services for organisational compliance.
• Business Solutions - Risk Assessments Health and safety risk assessment services for workplaces.
• Business Solutions - Health and Safety Inspections Health and safety inspection services for workplaces.
• Business Solutions - Health and Safety Policies Health and safety policy development services.
• CITB Site Safety Plus Courses CITB Construction training courses including health and safety management specific to construction sites, ideal for site managers and supervisors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% first-time pass rate for NEBOSH General Certificate training courses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEBOSH is the primary accreditation partner for Phoenix's core qualifications. Phoenix holds Gold Learning Partner status, the highest accreditation level, indicating excellence in course materials, tutors, and learning environments. Phoenix offers the complete range of NEBOSH Certificate and Diploma courses including exclusive offerings like the AI Application in OSH course.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOSH is the world's largest health and safety membership organisation. Phoenix is an approved IOSH training provider offering courses including Working Safely, Managing Safely, Leading Safely, and Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing. Completion of NEBOSH qualifications can lead to IOSH membership and chartered status (CMIOSH).
• ISEP (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISEP courses provide global standards for environmental sustainability training. Phoenix offers ISEP-accredited courses including Sustainability Skills for the Workforce, Sustainability Skills for Managers, and Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
• ProQualcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProQual is a UK-based awarding organisation offering vocational qualifications. Phoenix delivers ProQual-accredited NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice and NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership Management.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITB Site Safety Plus courses are offered by Phoenix, providing construction-specific health and safety training ideal for site managers and supervisors, aligned with CSCS requirements.
• ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhoenix is a registered ELCAS provider, supporting lifelong learning for members of the UK Armed Forces through the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service funding scheme for professional development and career transition.
• NUS/TOTUMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with NUS TOTUM student discount card programme, offering TOTUM PRO card discounts on selected courses and qualifications for student learners.
• NQA (National Quality Assurance)minorOthersNQA provides ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems, demonstrating Phoenix's commitment to environmental standards and sustainable business practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: The British Safety Council is a long-established UK safety charity and training provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and broader health, safety, and environmental qualifications alongside membership services. It competes with Phoenix across both individual learners and corporate training contracts.
• RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents): RoSPA is a UK-established safety charity offering accredited safety training, qualifications, and consultancy across road, home, and workplace safety. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping H&S training offerings but a wider portfolio mandate than Phoenix.
• SafetyCulture: SafetyCulture is a global technology-led operations and safety platform offering iAuditor inspections, training (EdApp), and compliance tools. It is a broader incumbent competing with Phoenix on the B2B safety-training and operations workflows of enterprise customers.

Others

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health): NEBOSH is the UK's leading H&S awarding body whose qualifications anchor Phoenix's course catalogue under Gold Learning Partner status. It is a critical ecosystem enabler rather than a head-to-head competitor, but its commercial and syllabus decisions materially shape Phoenix's positioning.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): IOSH is the world's largest H&S professional body and awarding organization whose own training programmes (Working Safely, Managing Safely, Leading Safely) Phoenix delivers under Approved Training Provider status. It is an ecosystem partner and partial indirect competitor through its directly offered courses.

Direct peers

• Praxis42: Praxis42 is a UK-based health and safety training and consultancy provider offering NEBOSH, IOSH, and bespoke e-learning courses to corporate and individual clients. It competes directly with Phoenix on H&S e-learning delivery and corporate in-house training.
• Vector Training Solutions: Vector Training Solutions is a UK-based NEBOSH, IOSH, and CITB training provider offering classroom, virtual, and in-company courses. It competes with Phoenix across the same qualifications, learner segments, and corporate training use cases.
• International Workplace: International Workplace is a UK-based health, safety, and wellbeing training provider delivering NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications through e-learning and classroom formats. It targets similar individual and corporate customers and competes on overlapping product breadth.
• Astutis: Astutis is a UK-based NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner offering an overlapping portfolio of NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, and NVQ health and safety qualifications across e-learning, virtual, and classroom formats. It is the closest direct competitor to Phoenix on curriculum, delivery modalities, and target learner segments.

Emerging players

• High Speed Training: High Speed Training is a UK online vocational training provider with a strong catalogue of short, CPD-accredited health and safety, food safety, and compliance courses. It competes with Phoenix's e-learning and short course tiers via a pure-play, lower-priced digital model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phoenixhsc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PhoenixhscCoUk
• Facebookfacebook.com/15035085868
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-hsc

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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