From Apprentice to MD: A Career Journey in Facilities Management - Careers in FM with Jack Prady
From Apprentice to MD: A Career Journey in Facilities Management - Careers in FM with Jack Prady
We're excited to share a fantastic conversation for our 'Careers in FM' series with Jack Prady, Managing Director of WPS Facilities Management.
We explore Jack’s journey into facilities management, from starting out as a 16-year-old apprentice to becoming MD of WPS, part of Wates Group.
Along the way, he shares:
- The value of a strong technical foundation
- The impact of mentors, coaching & peer networks
- Building meaningful relationships
- Finding your purpose - your “why”
- And the soft skills that matter most: resilience, discipline & integrity
A brilliant conversation with real insight for anyone considering, or already building, a career in FM.
Check out the full video on the IWFM Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MUefk4qnfA
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