Join our Performance and Development Committee

Why join this committee?

The Performance and Development Committee supports the work of our Board of Trustees.

Joining the committee is the perfect way to:

• show your abilities
• develop contacts
• give something back.

You’ll gain an understanding of strategic decision making, have the opportunity to discuss resources and learn about the direction in which the organisation is going.

You can have a direct impact on our future, helping the Board fulfil its roles and responsibilities.

Who can apply?

This vacancy is for an independent committee member. You cannot be an IOSH member.

We are looking for someone with these skills and experience.

• Experience of working with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of IOSH’s work.
• Understanding of how legislators and regulators can support IOSH’s global working and overall strategic direction.
• Experience of recruitment and retention to ensure a global membership strategy is in place.
• Understanding of the development of networks, including approval of their formation, merging or closure.
• Experience of policies and behaviour frameworks.
• Understand the role of good practice and appropriate governance when applying our code of conduct and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to use data reports to monitor the performance of Board-appointed review committees.

We encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive committee. We are particularly interested in recruiting women to achieve a better gender balance. We are committed to supporting people with the potential to grow into this role.

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

What’s involved?

You’ll need to commit to attend four virtual meetings per year. It may be necessary on occasion to hold additional meetings. You’ll also need to spend some time reading and reviewing papers between meetings.

Appointments are for a two or three-year term. Terms of office are staggered to ensure continuity.

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