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Phoenix Future Safety Leaders Bursary Programme

About The Bursary

The UK doesn't have a health and safety skills shortage. It has a health and safety awareness problem.

At a time when organisations across the UK are actively looking for capable health and safety professionals, thousands of talented people still never consider health and safety as a career.

And for some of those who do, the cost of taking the first step can become a barrier.

We don't think it should be.

That's why we're launching the Phoenix Future Safety Leaders Bursary.

Each year, Phoenix will fund up to three individuals to complete the NEBOSH General Certificate, or the NEBOSH National Diploma, helping them build the knowledge, confidence and capability to begin a career in health and safety.

This is our investment in people with the ambition to learn and contribute to our industry.

Because the future of health and safety won't be defined by the qualifications we deliver. It will be defined by the people we inspire to enter it.

We believe there are talented people across the UK who could make an incredible contribution.

People with the curiosity to learn, the determination to grow, and the desire to make a difference.

Sometimes all they need is an opportunity.

That's what the Phoenix Future Safety Leaders Bursary is here to provide.

Because every future safety leader starts with a first step.

What You Need To Know

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Applications Open:

Wednesday 24th June 2026

Applications Close:

Friday 31st July 2026

Shortlist Announced:

August 2026

Winners Announced:

September 2026

What The Bursary Includes:

  • -  NEBOSH General Certificate course place or NEBOSH National Diploma place (for those who have already completed the GC)

  • -  Exam fees

  • -  Learner support

  • -  Mentor check-ins

  • -  Career guidance session

  • -  Certificate presentation/recognition

Applicants Must:

  • -  Be based in the UK

  • -  Be aged 18+

  • -  Have a genuine interest in developing a career in health and safety

  • -  Be able to commit to completing the NEBOSH General Certificate

  • -  Demonstrate financial need or a barrier to self-funding

  • -  Be willing to share their learner journey as part of Phoenix case study activity

    *N.B There are three bursaries to allocate, one place will be prioritised for an ex-military applicant.

The Judging Panel

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Nick Higginson


CEO and Founder

Phoenix Health and Safety

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Toby Bidwell


Director

Phoenix Health and Safety

Rob Burgon - Lead Trainer b&w

Robert Burgon


Lead Trainer


Phoenix Health and Safety

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Representative from 

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Contact Us

If you're not sure if this bursary is for you and you'd like more information, our qualified experts are on hand to talk you through it. 

Contact us on 0345 500 8811 or email info@phoenixhsc.co.uk