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Deborah Rowland Scholarship deadline extended

The application deadline for the 2026 Deborah Rowland Scholarship, which supports emerging talent into the workplace and facilities management profession, has been extended until Friday 10 July 2026. Now in its third year, the scholarship provides funding for IWFM-regulated qualifications ...

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Sodexo brings together FM and hospitality in pioneering dual-provider apprenticeship programme

Sodexo UK & Ireland has relaunched its Grow with Sodexo Academy with a new pioneering dual-provider model, bringing together two providers, GLP Training and HIT Training, to strengthen leadership capability, improve workforce agility and support long-term career progression. Bringing together ...

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Mitie named Top 50 Employer of Veterans for third year running

For the third consecutive year, Mitie has been named a Top 50 Employer of Veterans by Great British Employers of Veterans, in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, service leavers, reservists and military families. Recognising the adaptability ...

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CIWM President calls on sector to sign Think Again Pledge

Organisations across the resources and waste sector are being urged by CIWM President, Vicki Hughes, to sign the Think Again Pledge. The employer Pledge sits at the heart of Hughes’ 12-month ‘Think Again’ Presidential Campaign, which aims to improve sector ...

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Pattenmakers Future Leader FM Award 2027 is now open for applicants

Livery company the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers is looking for the next winner of its annual Future Leader FM award. This Award recognises a future leader in FM, rewarding a talented early-career professional with a unique personal development opportunity funded ...

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BaxterStorey unveils reimagined Chef Academy in Ireland

BaxterStorey Ireland has unveiled its reimagined Chef Academy, a renewed culinary development programme designed to support the professional growth of its chefs while reinforcing its commitment to Irish produce, sustainability and skills development.Originally established in 2007, the Chef Academy has ...

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Compass launches new virtual work experience module

Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched its first Virtual Work Experience module in partnership with Youth Employment UK, the national body for youth employment, unemployment, and employer-led skills development. The new online programme has been designed to help young ...

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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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