Safetytech Accelerator
Consultant - Innovation and Technology Advisory

Location: London, UK

Lloyd's Register

Are you an experienced professional passionate about driving technology-led innovation in safety-critical industries? Join Safetytech Accelerator, the world's first technology accelerator focused on safety and risk in industrial sectors. We're looking for a Senior/Principal Consultant to lead high-impact projects and help accelerate technology adoption across industries like maritime and energy.

About the job

Safetytech Accelerator (STA) is the first fully dedicated technology accelerator focused on safety and risk in industrial sectors. Our mission is to make the world safer, more resilient and sustainable by accelerating the adoption of technologies in safety critical industries and infrastructure.

Since 2021 it has been operating as an autonomous business of LR Group and has generated over £1.7 of commercial income, working with over 25 maritime clients and launching high profile initiatives such as Methane Abatement in Maritime and Cargo Fire and Loss Innovation Initiative.

Safetytech Accelerator are the emerging technology and innovation experts in the LR family, complementing and enhancing its current services. It provides strategic technology and advisory innovation services to clients either 1:1 or through participation in its programmes.

The Role

Safetytech Accelerator, in close collaboration with Lloyd's Register, has grown its innovation activity and projects with LR's key accounts and is now seeking to second a new team member from Lloyd's Register to join as a Principal Consultant to support both programme delivery and market development.

This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while driving meaningful innovation across a diverse range of clients. You'll make a real difference by working for a mission-based organisation that drives technology adoption with a purpose.

Job Accountabilities

Delivery of or leading project assignments with key accounts
Being the point of reference on the technical and business content of projects
Overseeing feasibility studies, trials and pilots with technology vendors, including reporting and evaluation
Supporting the identification and development of new clients and business opportunities
Contributing to the impact, growth and financial sustainability of STA

What we are looking for

10+ years of experience in a relevant shipping and/or energy role
Demonstrable experience in a varied consulting-type role
Strong knowledge of emerging technologies - in particular Digital e.g. AI/IoT
Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills
Be comfortable switching seamlessly between delivery and market development
Have proven experience of delivering and leading large projects
A proven ability to describe and analyse complex technology solutions
High degree of confidence with analysis, report writing and presentations

Location and other information

This is a full time, permanent opportunity
Start: asap, but other arrangements can be discussed
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK
UK based individual
Compensation commensurate with experience; generous benefits.
Hybrid with a mix of remote and indicatively 2 days per week at 71 Fenchurch Street, London.

About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance.

Be a part of

Lloyd's Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education.

Want to apply.

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please apply online as soon as possible- by the latest 31.10.2024.

We conduct ongoing interviews and close the position once the right person has been found.

All inquiries are treated confidentially.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our job and reserve the right to do so at any time including prior to the advertised closing date.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at and we will respond to you as soon as possible

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