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RICS calls for expressions of interest in new data, analytics and intelligence pathway

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced a new pilot programme for a new Data, Analytics and Intelligence pathway to become a chartered surveyor. This innovation is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced digital and data-driven ...

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Applications open for 2026 Deborah Rowland Scholarship

Applications for the 2026 Deborah Rowland Scholarship, which supports emerging talent into the facilities management profession, are now open. Now in its third year, the scholarship provides fully funded IWFM-regulated qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4. For a second ...

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NEC launches accreditation programme for FM professionals

A new training and certification pathway has been launched by NEC for facilities management professionals. The NEC4 Facilities Management Contract (FMC) Service Manager Accreditation programme has been designed to equip experienced professionals with the skills, authority and confidence to deliver ...

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Five cleaning industry heads unite to change the narrative about a career in cleaning

Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine, speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector. Education Today is the ...

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Report reveals over £3bn in business training money sits unused, with a major lack of understanding UK Skills Levy

Underutilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy saw over £3.3 billion in unused funds returned to the Treasury between 2019 and 2022. A new study launched from The Coders Guild, experts in digital skills training, reveals a critical ‘perception gap’ that is ...

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From apprentice to future head chef at Sodexo: Faye Szpytma’s inspiring culinary journey

Faye Szpytma joined Sodexo as a chef apprentice at Colchester Garrison in 2023 and has quickly become one of Sodexo’s brightest rising stars. Today, she stands as a powerful example of how passion, opportunity and the right support can unlock ...

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Building services training

BMS Electrical Training has grown from a response to an industry shortage into a major provider of professional development in building services According to the 2025 UK Engineering and Technology skills survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), ...

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Sodexo partnership celebrates a decade of supporting SEND students into hospitality careers

Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, a leading independent provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating 10 years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful ...

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VINCI Facilities retains Gold membership of The 5% Club

VINCI Facilities has retained Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s highly respected 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme. The prestigious recognition celebrates the company’s ongoing dedication to nurturing talent through ‘earn and learn’ opportunities — including Apprenticeships, Graduate Programmes, ...

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Scenic route to success

Lucy Hayes, HR Director, Q3 Services explains why non-traditional routes into FM can be the most rewarding When people ask me how I ended up in FM, I often joke that I took the scenic route. Starting in HR straight ...

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