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The latest jobs
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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 also character and behaviours. Irwin and Colton al...
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Director - SHEQ
Building Materials Company
Irwin and 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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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 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 and Colton and would highly recommend them elsewhere.
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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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Chief Operating Officer
Global Media Consultancy
I have worked with Irwin and 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 employ...
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 supporting clients and candidates.
James Irwin
Director
Michael Colton
Director
Matthew Cathcart
Head of HSE Recruitment – Corporate & Consultancy
Kirstie Putman
Head of Talent and Development
Tom Hewat
Senior Consultant
Sam Tearne
Senior Consultant
Luke O'Driscoll
Senior Consultant
Emily Flynn
Senior Consultant
Alex Lee
Consultant
Scott Whyte
Consultant
Madeline Underwood
Consultant
Tayla Mack
Consultant
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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.
