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Join our IOSH Services Limited (ISL) Board

A role that plays a critical part in overseeing strategy, performance, and governance

IOSH Services Limited (ISL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), responsible for delivering commercial services that support IOSH’s mission. We are seeking an experienced and committed IOSH member to join the ISL Board as a Non-Executive Director.

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Who is the role for?

This role would suit someone who has

  • a commercial background
  • commercial understanding
  • experience of working internationally (based outside of the UK would also be an advantage).

Who can apply?

This position is open to IOSH members at any level.

This is a voluntary position offering the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of a purpose-driven organisation.

We’re keen to ensure our committees are diverse, inclusive and represent all parts of our membership. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • provide strategic oversight and challenge to ensure ISL meets its commercial and governance objectives
  • review financial performance, risk management, and compliance reports
  • promote the success of ISL for the benefit of IOSH members, ISL customers and stakeholders
  • act in accordance with the ISL Articles of Association
  • collaborate with fellow board members and IOSH stakeholders
  • uphold the highest standards of integrity, judgement, and accountability.

Skills and experience

It’s an opportunity to build your skills and use your existing experience to create lasting change. We’re looking for candidates with some, or all, of the following:

  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • strategic vision and independent judgement
  • ability to work constructively with all stakeholders to address unclear and conflicting requirements
  • analytical and strategic planning skills
  • an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a company director.

Terms of appointment

  • Time commitment: approximately four days per year (including preparation).
  • Remuneration: unremunerated; reasonable expenses reimbursed.
  • Location: meetings held virtually.

Get in touch if you need a reasonable adjustment to support your application. We’re happy to support.

How to apply

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

  1. Fill in your application form

    Tell us about your skills and experience.

    Show how you’ll support our strategy.

  2. Supporting statement form

    Ask your line manager or a senior industry peer to complete the form.

    Your supporter must not be be an IOSH member.

The closing date is Monday 19 January.

Application tip

We encourage you to think about how the role supports IOSH’s Activate 2028 strategy.

Shortlist and interview

We’ll invite shortlisted applicants for an interview. These will be held on Wednesday 04 March.

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