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Apply to become our President-Elect

Get involved and help shape our future

We’re recruiting for a President-Elect to be ratified at the annual general meeting (AGM) later in the year. The President-Elect is one of our senior ambassadors and works closely with the President and Vice-Presidents to promote IOSH.

Who can apply?

You must be a paid-up IOSH member, have an up-to-date continuing professional development (CPD) record and be one of the following:

  • a Chartered Member who is on our Council
  • a Chartered Member who is on an IOSH community committee
  • a Chartered Member who is a member of an IOSH standing committee or sub-committee
  • a Chartered Fellow.

What’s involved?

The role of President-Elect focuses on:

  • promoting our vision of a safe and healthy world of work
  • supporting the delivery of our strategy
  • sharing key messages with members, the wider occupational health and safety profession and other stakeholders
  • representing us globally at events and in the media
  • engaging with and supporting our membership through the network of IOSH communities.

The President-Elect is also the Vice-Chair of Council.

As President-Elect, your time commitment will generally be lighter. As not all activities require attendance in person, this may range from one to eight hours per month. Once you take on the role of President, your expected commitment will increase to approximately 30 days per year, typically ranging from eight to 32 hours per month.

This is a guide and will vary depending on IOSH priorities and your own personal commitments.

“Now is the perfect time to step up and put yourself forward for the role of President-Elect. Your experience, passion, and vision can help shape the future of our profession as we continue to grow globally, uphold the highest standards, and share expertise that champion a safer, healthier world of work for everyone. The Presidential team is ready for bold, dedicated leaders, and that leader could be you.”

Kelly Nicoll

Job role
Immediate Past President
Company
IOSH

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How to apply

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

The application deadline for this role is Wednesday 06 May, 17:00 BST.

  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.

Let us know if you need us to make a reasonable adjustment to help you apply for this vacancy. You can email governance@iosh.com or phone +44 (0)116 350 0700 and ask to speak to the Governance team.

Shortlist and interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. These are held by video conference on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June.

If successful at interview, you will be asked to attend the Council meeting on 22 July (virtually) for a final presentation and nomination by Council.

Having convinced myself I was worthy, I approached my Presidential team application with humility, profoundly aware of the successes and achievements of those who have previously served. I committed to building upon their legacy, acting as a custodian of the role, and creating a clear pathway to the Presidential team for others to follow.

Richard Bate

Job role
President
Company
IOSH

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