IOSH sets and maintains the professional standard through its Membership Grades. The organisation needed to review the Grades to ensure they aligned with employers’ expectations. This work was conducted through consultation with members and other stakeholders. The review led to recommendations for change, which required a member vote.
Working as an Interim with the Director of Professional Services, along with colleagues in Communications and Governance, I developed an engagement strategy to encourage members to get involved in the consultation, and led a year-long campaign harnessing print and digital channels alongside the members’ forum.
The final milestone was a vote at the AGM. Members voted in favour of the changes to Membership Grades and IOSH’s Board of Trustees praised the project team for its approach to consultation, engaging communications and disciplined working.