Join the IOSH Awarding Organisation Committee

Why join us?

This is your opportunity to:

• make an impact – shape the future of health and safety qualifications globally
• use your expertise – apply your specialist knowledge at a strategic level
• grow your network – connect with leaders in education, regulation and occupational safety and health
• champion inclusivity – we've signed the Federation of Awarding Bodies' equality, diversity and inclusion pledge.

What does the IOSH Awarding Organisation do?

Being an awarding organisation supports our vision for a safer and healthier world of work. We develop and recognise excellence and expertise in occupational safety and health. We aim to improve global standards and ensure the profession is fit for the future.

We're widening access to health and safety learning for diverse learners worldwide. We've signed the Federation of Awarding Bodies' equality, diversity and inclusion pledge.

The Awarding Organisation is accountable to Ofqual and its own committee. It designs, develops and awards qualifications and assessments, and approves study centres. The IOSH Awarding Organisation Committee reports to the IOSH Board of Trustees and operates internationally.

Who we're looking for

Essential experience

• Educational management, current or previous
• Specialist regulation expertise
• Understanding of UK or international education frameworks
• Assessment experience under Ofqual standards or similar
• Performance monitoring

Essential skills

• Understanding how competencies shape professional standards
• Marketing education and assessment services in the UK or overseas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team-working abilities

What does the role involve?

As an independent member, you'll help the committee to:

• ensure we comply with Ofqual standards
• provide strategic direction for the awarding organisation
• safeguard IOSH's reputation and values
• take responsibility for committee decisions and actions
• oversee how we design, develop and award qualifications
• monitor performance.

Time commitment

You’ll need to commit to attend four meetings per year. These are usually held virtually and lasts two to three hours. It may sometimes be necessary to hold additional meetings. 

You’ll also need to spend some time reading and reviewing papers between meetings. 

Appointments are for a three-year term.

The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses will be paid.

How to apply

We need two completed forms – an application form and a supporting statement.

Your supporting statement should come from either your direct line manager (if in employment) or a senior industry peer (if self-employed).

IOSH members cannot provide supporting statements. It must come from a non-member.

Before you apply, please look at IOSH’s conflicts of interest policy. At the shortlisting stage, we’ll ask you to declare any conflicts specific to the role.

Closing date, shortlist and interview

The closing date for applications is Monday 27 October.

We’ll invite shortlisted applicants for an interview. These take place in early December.