JMG Group business Lighthouse Risk Services has acquired ISO management system specialist HSEQ Smart in a strategic move which enables growth and broadens its services.
Specialists in health and safety and employment law consultancy, Leeds-based Lighthouse was established in 2007 and became part of the JMG Group in 2023. Investment and strategic support from the JMG Group has assisted it in pursuing its first acquisition. This purchase will expand Lighthouse’s services meeting increasing demand from customers seeking ISO accreditation support.
HSEQ Smart, which specialises in helping businesses achieve ISO management systems and ensuring compliance through health and safety training, will retain its name and operate from its newly refurbished offices in Durham. Director Brian Green will continue to lead the business, ensuring continuity for customers.
Gwyn Evans, commercial director at Lighthouse, says: “We’ve seen an increasing desire from our clients to achieve ISO certification and having Brian on board will allow us to meet that demand internally. We were attracted to HSEQ Smart due to their like-minded client-first approach and excellent reputation in the industry. We’re happy to be in a position where we can bring their additional expertise on board and we’re looking forward to working together.”
Brian Green says: “Joining Lighthouse will accelerate our growth while allowing us to stay hands-on and provide the same high standard of service to our clients. Lighthouse is an ideal partner for us; together, we’ll be able to offer a wider range of services, and our clients will benefit from the additional pool of knowledge available within the group.
“We’ve earned a reputation for preparing clients for ISO certification, achieving a 100% first-time pass rate. This partnership will allow us to further build on this success and strengthen our ability to meet customer needs and keep them on track to meet their compliance goals.”
Alongside growth through acquisition, Lighthouse will continue to prioritise organic expansion through their traditional health, safety and employment related consultancy services, alongside a rising client demand for fire risk assessments which are delivered in accordance with their BAFE SP205 accreditation.
