IOSH
Join our Presidential team as a Vice-President
Chance to influence the future of the profession
The Presidential team work closely with the Institution in an ambassadorial capacity, supporting the delivery of key strategic messages to the membership and to the wider profession.
The Presidential team
Composed of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, and up to four Vice-Presidents.
It represents IOSH to members in our communities and at events and conferences – both local and international. The team also promotes our work through a variety of media.
It’s a unique chance to shape the future of occupational safety and health. We’d welcome your fresh perspective and skills in this key volunteering role.
Who can apply?
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You must be a paid-up IOSH member
Hold 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 of a standing committee (IOSH board committees & the nominations committee)
- a Chartered Fellow.
If you want to check your CPD is up to date, please log in to Blueprint or call our customer service team on +44 (0)116 350 0800.
“Being a Vice-President fills me with so much pride. Not only are you an ambassador for our Institution, but you also get to grow as a person learning new skills. As a member of the Presidential team you are there to deliver and support IOSH’s strategy, campaigns and key messages to our members, stakeholders and the wider occupational safety and health community.”
Michelle Stonley
- Job role
- Vice-President
- Company
- IOSH
“In my first year as an IOSH Vice-President I have learnt at a rate unlike anything I have experienced before. Being part of the Presidential team is like a family and the support we get is nothing short of outstanding. I highly recommend that everyone considers applying as you won’t regret it for a second.”
Gary Latta
- Job role
- Vice-President
- Company
- IOSH
How to apply
We need two completed forms:
- an application form
- 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.
Key dates
We’ll email you to let you know if your application has progressed to the next stage of the selection process.
- Applications will be closing Friday 19 June 2026 at 5pm.
- Interviews will take place on Friday 14 and Tuesday 18 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.
Need help?
If you would like an informal discussion on the role requirements, please contact Sunita Patel, Presidential Team Officer at sunita.patel@iosh.com
If you have any queries prior to completing the form, please contact the Governance Team at governance@iosh.com