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Join the IOSH Awarding Organisation Committee

Make your expertise count

Are you ready to play an important role in shaping the future of occupational safety and health (OSH)? Then this your chance.

IOSH President Kelly Nicoll with four students holding their IOSH qualification certificates

We are recruiting for an independent member

IOSH is recognised by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) as an awarding organisation (AO) for occupational safety and health (OSH) qualifications.

The AO is a part of the IOSH charity and is managed and administered by a separate team to further IOSH’s charitable objects and regulatory compliance.

What we do

Being an awarding organisation is part of our vision for a safer and healthier world of work. The main aim is to develop and recognise the excellence and expertise of OSH professionals to improve global standards in the OSH profession, making sure it is fit for the future.

We’re committed to widening the market for OSH learning, reaching a diverse and global group of learners and providing the right choices for everyone. As part of this, we’ve signed the Federation of Awarding Bodies’ equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) pledge. We are members of the Federation of Awarding Bodies and a partner organisation in the UK Skills Partnership.

  • The IOSH Awarding Organisation is accountable to its own committee and to Ofqual

    It is principally responsible for:

    • Designing, developing and awarding qualifications and assessments
    • Approving study centres to deliver its qualifications
    • The AOC reports directly to the IOSH Board of Trustees
    • The AOC is international

Why join this committee?

It's the perfect way to:

  • show your abilities
  • develop contacts
  • develop professional skills
  • expand your network
  • boost your CV
  • influence the strategic direction of OSH qualifications.

“Being a member of the AO Committee has been enjoyable and rewarding. I’ve seen the AO grow and develop, with our qualification becoming accessible to a global audience. But we have big plans to do a lot more, which means that it is a very exciting time to join.The committee is small but effective and as the AO grows, we want to expand the committee to ensure we have the right people to give oversight and guidance. You will therefore be joining a supportive group that is open to new ideas and different perspectives”

Anthony Blackman

Job role
Chair
Company
IOSH Awarding Organisation Committee

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with these skills and experience:

  • current or previous educational management experience
  • specialist / regulation expertise
  • understanding of UK and/or international education framework(s)
  • experience of assessment under Ofqual standards (or similar)
  • understanding of the role of competencies in designing professional standards
  • experience in monitoring performance
  • marketing education and assessment services, UK and/or overseas
  • qualification and assessment design, development and delivery
  • experience of working in an awarding organisation or professional body environment
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong team player.
IOSH President Kelly Nicoll with four students holding their IOSH qualification certificates

Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Providing strategic direction
  • Safeguarding the good name and values of the Institution
  • Responsible for decisions and resulting action
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What’s involved?

You’ll need to commit to attend four virtual meetings per year lasting 2-3 hours. It may be necessary on occasion to hold additional meetings. You’ll also need to spend some time reading and reviewing papers between meetings. Meetings are usually held virtually.

Appointments are for a three-year term.

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

Full role profile

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.

  • The deadline for applications is: Monday 15 June 2026
  • Interviews to be held: Thursday 06 August 2026

Start your application

Fill out the application form yourself. Send your supporter a link to the supporting statement form for them to complete.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to help you make your application. You can email governance@iosh.com or phone +44 (0)116 350 0700 and ask to speak to the Governance team.

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