IOM: Recruitment
Current vacancies:
- Experienced Scientists
- Consultant Occupational Hygienist
- Occupational Hygienist (Stafford)
- Director of Asbestos Services
- Director of Occupational Hygiene Services
- Consultant Occupational Hygienist (Noise and Vibration) (Stafford)
Experienced Scientists
The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) is the UK's leading independent provider of Research and Consultancy services in occupational and environmental health, hygiene and safety. IOM has a long-standing international reputation for scientific excellence and a strong track record of business growth. Our customers include government departments, industry associations, and a wide variety of public and private sector organisations.
Our work focuses on the assessment and management of chemical hazards, physical hazards and human factors, and on the consequences for human health in the workplace and the wider environment. We already have an outstanding team of scientists, with expertise in a variety of scientific disciplines, including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, immunology, statistics, toxicology, epidemiology and clinical medicine.
We are keen to build on our success, and have ambitious plans for the future. We are therefore seeking to strengthen our team by inviting applications from high calibre individuals with qualifications and relevant experience in one or more of the above scientific disciplines. Amongst the important characteristics we are seeking are a commitment to scientific excellence, good people skills and teamworking ability, a strong customer service ethos, and a genuine desire to help improve human health in the workplace and the wider environment.
If you want to work in a stimulating and enterprising scientific environment, and believe you have the necessary qualities to make a lasting contribution to the important work of the IOM, we would like to hear from you.
Informal enquiries in the first instance / or send your CV to Maureen Quinn.
Consultant Occupational Hygienist
Strategic Consulting Division
(location to be agreed)
At the IOM we have established a reputation as the independent premier UK centre for occupational health, safety and hygiene consultancy.
This post provides an exciting opportunity for a successful and ambitious professional to further their career, the post holder’s principal role will be to provide an expert witness service in civil litigation, reporting initially to our senior expert witness consultant who is based at Chesterfield.
We are looking for a successful candidate who will have substantial experience as an occupational hygienist, preferably with a BOHS Diploma in Occupational Hygiene and some experience as acting as an expert witness would be advantageous.
The IOM offers attractive terms and conditions, salary is negotiable, according to experience and qualifications.
Application will require a full CV and the names of two referees.
A job description can be obtained from and applications sent to:-
Maureen Quinn
Occupational Hygienist
At the IOM we have established a reputation as the independent premier UK centre for occupational health, safety and hygiene consultancy. We have a vacancy at our Staffordshire operation and are looking for an experienced occupational hygienist to undertake a wide range of consultancy work and to assist with the management and development of the occupational hygiene and safety operation.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience as an occupational hygienist in a commercial environment. This post is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and self motivated individual to grow within an expanding business.
The IOM offers attractive terms and condition, including a final salary pension scheme. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.
Application will require a full CV and the names of two referees.
Details can be obtained from, or applications in the form of a CV to be sent to:-
Maureen Quinn
Director of Asbestos Services
Applications are invited for the new position of Director of Asbestos Services at the IOM. The successful applicant will take overall charge of each of our existing asbestos teams, ie those in Edinburgh, Chesterfield, Staffordshire and London.Applicants must have previous management experience in the delivery of asbestos consultancy services, and hence a thorough understanding of the asbestos service industry. Applicants should have strong leadership and communication skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, a clear vision for the asbestos business at the IOM, and a determination to secure a successful future for this area of the IOM’s business.
The Director of Asbestos Services will report directly to the Chief Executive, and will become a member of the IOM’s Senior Management Team.
This position offers an appropriate remuneration package. It may be based at any of the IOM’s established offices.
Applicants will be required to submit a full CV with a covering letter.
Further details can be obtained from and applications sent to:-
Maureen Quinn
Director of Occupational Hygiene Services
Applications are invited for the new position of Director of Occupational Hygiene Services at the IOM. The successful applicant will take overall charge of our existing occupational hygiene teams at our UK locations.Applicants must be fully qualified Occupational Hygienists, and have previous management experience in the provision of occupational hygiene services. Applicants should have strong leadership and communication skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, a clear vision for the occupational hygiene business at the IOM, and a determination to secure a successful future for this area of the IOM’s business.
The Director of Occupational Hygiene Services will report directly to the Chief Executive, and will become a member of the IOM’s Senior Management Team.
This position offers an appropriate remuneration package. It may be based at any of the IOM’s established offices.
Applicants will be required to submit a full CV with a covering letter.
Further details can be obtained from and applications sent to:-
Maureen Quinn
Consultant Occupational Hygienist
(Noise and Vibration)
At the IOM we have established a reputation as the independent premier UK centre for occupational health, safety and hygiene consultancy. We have a vacancy at our Staffordshire operation for an experienced occupational hygienist to undertake a wide range of consultancy work, with particular emphasis on noise and vibration, and to assist with the management and development of the occupational hygiene operation.
We are looking for someone who is an experienced occupational hygienist with a specific interest in noise and vibration and at least a certificate in occupational hygiene. Previous experience in a consultancy environment and in an UKAS accredited environment will be an advantage.
The IOM offers attractive terms and condition, including a final salary pension scheme. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.
Application will require a full CV and the names of two referees.
Details can be obtained from, or applications in the form of a CV to be sent to:-
Closing date: 30th May 2008
Further details of vacancies (including job descriptions) can be obtained from, and applications sent to:
Maureen QuinnPersonnel Manager
Institute of Occupational Medicine
Research Avenue North
Riccarton
Edinburgh EH14 4AP