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We exist to enable the work that makes the world a safer and better place.
The latest jobs
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Director of SHEQ
Major Principal Contractor
Extremely professional and hard working, they have always provided us with candidates of a high calibre. We are very happy to endorse Irwin & Colton and would highly recommend them elsewhere.
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Chief Operating Officer
Global Media Consultancy
I have worked with Irwin & Colton for many years and have always found them to be professional, personable and people who will work hard to fulfil the company’s recruitment needs time and time again. We have emplo...
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HSE Director
Global Civil Engineering Company
I can always guarantee that the candidates sent to me by Irwin and Colton meet my exact requirements and as such I have filled a number of key positions with them.
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HSE Director
FTSE 100 Property Company
We would recommend Irwin & Colton to anyone looking for great quality candidates in the H&S market.
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Director - SHEQ
Building Materials Company
Irwin & Colton have always provided us with candidates of a high calibre. We are very happy to endorse Irwin & Colton and would highly recommend them elsewhere.
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EHS Director
Global Chemicals Manufacturer
We are the first to admit that we are not an easy company to recruit into due to being extremely selective over candidates not just from a technical perspective but character and behaviours. Irwin & Colton always ...
Meet the team
We are committed to enabling positive change in the world. We roll up our sleeves and get on with the job of support clients and candidates.
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James Irwin
Director, Co-founder
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Michael Colton
Director, Co-founder
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Andy Harris
Recruitment Consultant
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Eloise Haigh
Recruitment Consultant
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Isla Robson
Recruitment Consultant
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Matthew Cathcart
Senior Consultant
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James Cox
Senior Consultant
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Kirstie Putman
Recruitment Consultant
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Jack Eaton
Recruitment Consultant
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Kristian Gribble
Recruitment Consultant
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Dean Townshend
Recruitment Consultant
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Emily Flynn
Senior Consultant
Insight - articles, videos and more
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23 May 2022 Future of the health and safety professional
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Safety Bytes
01 May 2022 Safety Byte: The Client Buddy Scheme
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19 April 2022 Are communications and branding a key leverage point?
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Safety Bytes
10 March 2022 Safety Byte: What impact do clients have on health, safety & wellbeing?
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06 January 2022 Junior safety professionals - the hardest candidates to find?
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Safety Bytes
05 January 2022 Safety Bytes: IOSH’s Competency Framework
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Safety Bytes
We talk to a variety of people working in the industry, from education providers, membership bodies and academics, through to CEOs and leaders from across the health and safety industry. Their knowledge and insight is as fascinating as it is valuable.