Overview
Join us for this ‘Pathways to success’ webinar series tailored for military service leavers transitioning to civilian careers. This series will provide a comprehensive overview of the workplace and facilities management sector, highlighting key aspects and opportunities.
Event highlights:
1. What is workplace and facilities management?
Discover the scope and importance of facilities management, including its role in maintaining and optimising physical workplaces.
2. What is a professional body?
Learn about professional bodies like IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) and their role in supporting and certifying workplace and facilities management professionals.
3. The workplace and facilities management market
Get insights into the current FM market, trends, and the growing demand for skilled professionals in the sector.
4. Careers in workplace and facilities management
Explore various career paths within WFM, from entry-level positions to advanced roles, suitable for Armed Forces leavers.
5. Service providers, in-house and consultants
Understand the different types of WFM roles, including service providers, in-house teams, and consultancy opportunities.
6. Sustainability and carbon reduction
Learn about the importance of sustainability and strategies for carbon reduction in WFM.
7. How to access advice
Discover resources and support systems available for career advice and guidance.
8. IWFM membership overview
Overview of the IWFM membership benefits, including a special offer for veterans and service leavers.
9. Training available
Information on training programmes and certifications that can enhance your skills and career prospects in workplace and facilities management.
10. Pathways to careers in workplace and facilities management
Guidance on the steps to transition into a workplace and facilities management career, leveraging military experience and skills.
Join us to explore the potential of a rewarding career in workplace and facilities management. This webinar series is your gateway to understanding the workplace and facilities management sector and the opportunities it holds for service leavers.
Register now to embark on your new career journey in workplace and facilities management.
Speakers
Louisa Clarke
Louisa, a distinguished leader with a remarkable career spanning both military and civilian sectors, brings a decade of dedicated service in the Royal Air Force and over seventeen years as a Managing Director in Facilities Management (FM). She now serves as an Executive and Leadership Coach.
Her remarkable achievements include being honoured as the Ex-Forces Business Leader of the Year and recognised as one of the Top 50 Workplace Leaders. Notably, she was a finalist in the English Veteran Awards, Role Model of the Year category, further underlining her unwavering commitment to veterans' causes.
Louisa proudly serves as a valuable member of the prestigious Veterans Advisory Board to the Government, where she actively shapes policies and initiatives that support veterans. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond her professional life, evident in her volunteer work as an Ambassador and Non-Executive Director (NED).
Rich Garland
Rich retired as a Late Entry Major from the Royal Engineers in 2016 after almost 30 years service; starting that journey as an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer.
Having operated globally in multiple sectors, in senior positions since transitioning, he now works as an operational Account Director for Mitie in the Defence Sector. With a passion for developing people and teams, he has maintained a steadfast interest in encouraging and supporting his team to maximise the opportunities that a career in FM offers. Driven by a personal goal to make FM a subject of choice rather than a career that a lot of people stumble upon, he proactively engages with the full career cycle from the point at which young talented students start thinking about what they want to do when they enter the workplace.
Having previously volunteered with IWFM/BIFM in the South West Region, now being able to directly engage with veterans and service leavers via the ‘Veterans in FM’ Committee will bring an opportunity to actively engage in the transition process and hopefully make available the benefits of his own experiences.
Jonathan Nobbs
Jonathan is Director of Membership and Partnership at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). He is accountable for membership standards, member value, corporate partnerships, the IWFM Training Academy and ensuring IWFM’s fantastic network of volunteers are supported to harness their passion for the Workplace and Facilities Management profession.
Jonathan is driven by the power of professions and the contribution they make to the world we share. He has led several transformation programmes across global professions (including health, safety and sustainability) enabling their contribution to GDP to be understood, valued and underpinned by cutting edge programmes of upskilling. Latterly, working with some of the largest brands in the world to improve skills and governance across global supply chains.
Jonathan has also held senior positions across the public and private sectors, including the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (as was).