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Become an IOSH Trustee

Help shape the future of occupational safety and health worldwide.

IOSH is recruiting two new Trustees to join its Board and support the strategic direction, governance and long-term success of the world’s largest Chartered professional body for occupational safety and health. The IOSH Board comprises five Member Trustees alongside five Independent Trustees and an Independent Chair.

Trustee vacancies

  • Corporate (Chartered) Member Trustee

    Bringing member insight and professional expertise to the Board, helping ensure IOSH remains focused on delivering its Charitable Objects while supporting the needs of the profession. Open to:

    • Chartered Members (CMIOSH)
    • Chartered Fellows (CFIOSH)
    • Retired Members
    • Retired Fellows

  • Independent Trustee

    Bringing external perspectives, challenge and expertise that strengthen Board decision-making and governance. Open to:

    • Non-members of IOSH
    • Professionals from outside the occupational safety and health profession
    • Candidates with strategic vision, highly effective interpersonal skills, self-awareness, sound commercial acumen, and a collaborative approach

Why become an IOSH Trustee?

As an IOSH Trustee, you'll help provide strategic oversight and accountability for a Royal Charter body and registered charity with a global reach.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Influence the future direction of IOSH
  • Contribute to strategy development and oversight
  • Support effective governance and risk management
  • Expand your professional network and sphere of influence
  • Develop your own leadership and governance experience
  • Help advance workplace safety, health and wellbeing worldwide

Trustees play an active role in shaping IOSH's future while ensuring the organisation continues to deliver public benefit and fulfil its Charitable Objects.

Who we're looking for

We're particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience of working in the following areas:

  • International business development
  • Risk management
  • Charity or other regulated sectors
  • Finance and charity accounting
  • Digital, AI and cyber security 
  • Data governance and leadership
  • Policy development and strategic planning
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Occupational safety and health leadership and practice

Applicants should be able to contribute constructively to Board discussions, provide independent challenge where appropriate and work collaboratively with Trustees, Council and Members and with other key stakeholders.

What does the role involve?

Our Trustees' key responsibilities are:

  • Managing IOSH’s financial and other resources responsibly
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable law, regulation and IOSH’s governing documents
  • Supporting and overseeing strategic delivery, performance and risk
  • Ensuring IOSH fulfils its Charitable Objects for public benefit
  • Acting with reasonable care and skill in the best interests of IOSH
  • Maintaining accountability to members, stakeholders, regulators and the public

Trustees also typically serve on one of the Board's committees, which cover areas such as audit and risk, finance and investment, people and remuneration, performance and development, policy and standards, and awarding organisation governance.

Time commitment and appointment

On average, Trustees commit around one to two days per month. Activities include:

  • Four Board meetings each year (two held in person)
  • Two annual Trustee development days
  • Committee meetings
  • Occasional events and functions

Board meetings are held in February, May, August and November.

Term of office

Remuneration
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term and may be reappointed for a further three years, up to a maximum of six years in total. This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out Trustee duties will be reimbursed.

Recruitment timetable

  1. Application closing date

    Friday 13 November 2026

  2. Preliminary interviews

    Week commencing 23 November 2026

  3. Final panel interviews

    Week commencing 9 December 2026

How to apply

Ready to help shape the future of IOSH and the occupational safety and health profession? Provide both of the documents below as part of your application.

  1. A CV (maximum three sides)

  2. A covering letter

    Outlining your motivation and the experience you would bring to the role

Note: All applications are managed by Starfish Search.

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