There are few of us who are not affected in some way by the current recession and for most of us the focus is having an effect on the way we look at our careers. For those of us in work, with no evident problems on the horizon, we may be taking measures to ensure that we are ahead of the game, should redundancy become an option.
However careers in health, safety & environmental compliance are remaining buoyant. Annual figures for the membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) are showing an increase since February 2008.
Paul Roebuck, Commercial Director of Shirley Parsons Associates Ltd, one of the leading specialist health, safety & environmental recruitment companies is pragmatic about the current careers market,
"The market for health & safety talent remains one of the strongest. On compliance grounds alone, health, safety & environmental considerations cannot simply be abandoned in tougher climates...The overall demand trend for health, safety & environmental talents is one of growth, with several thousand more people needed in the UK over the next 10 years." Click here to read more
We have a large team of highly qualified full-time Consultants from a cross section of industry sectors. Click here to read how our Health & Safety Consultants got into the health & safety industry, and what advice they offer.
There are a variety of organisations that provide funding and grants for training. To read about grants available by region click here. For more info on grants available in different sectors click here.
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