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Facilities managers oversee the operation, maintenance and security of buildings and workplaces.
You could work: between 8am and 6pm; flexibly
As a facilities manager, you could:
You could work in an office, at a sports arena or at a conference centre.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a foundation degree or degree in a subject like:
Employers will often accept other subjects for entry onto graduate training schemes, or for study towards professional industry qualifications.
You'll usually need:
You could apply to do an apprenticeship with a property management company, for example:
These can take between 2 and 4 years to complete and combine workplace training with off-site study.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as a management assistant or apprentice in facilities services and work your way up through training and promotion.
Your employer may encourage you to work towards professional qualifications like those offered by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.
You could apply for jobs directly if you've got relevant experience. This includes technical skills related to buildings and management.
Qualifications in building services engineering, surveying or health and safety may give you an advantage.
You could join the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming a facilities manager from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.
With experience and further training, you may be able to become a senior facilities manager or head of estates. You might also move into regional management, with responsibility for a number of properties throughout an area.
You could work in-house for an organisation, for example the NHS or a university, or you might be employed by a commercial company that specialises in offering facilities management services.