IWFM Veterans in FM Network Interview - Joe Lyon, Ops Director at Thermatic Technical FM

Michelle Connolly, Co-Founder and Director of 300 North and Committee Member of IWFM Veterans in FM Network had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Lyon, Operations Director at Thermatic Technical FM, who shares his journey from military service to senior leadership in FM. His story is a brilliant example of how the skills gained in the forces - leadership, adaptability, operational excellence etc translate so well into our industry.

Below is the interview transcript, but be sure to check out the full video on the IWFM Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69E8w2HL5lg

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Level Up: Find Passion in Your Career

Your career should be more than just a job - it should inspire and challenge you. If you’re not passionate about the work you do or the company you work for, it might be time for a new challenge. Passion fuels success, drives career progression, and keeps work fulfilling.

So, how do you ensure you're in the right place? Let’s break it down.

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I’m a Principal Consultant here at 300 North specialising in Fire Safety.

 

Tell Us About Your Professional Background

Fire safety is an industry I’ve been involved in for the past 5 years and am very passionate about. I work with a wide range of clients to introduce Surveyors and Managers onto Fire Safety projects across the UK. I enjoy finding and then working with 'A Game' candidates, introducing them to fantastic clients and finding them roles on projects that suit them and their skillsets.

 

What Do You Like Doing Outside Of Work?

I enjoy getting to the gym or generally just being outdoors, whether that’s local family walks, bike rides, hikes, getting away for the weekend to the east coast or sitting in a beer garden and enjoying some rare sunshine with a Guinness.

 

Tell Us Something About Yourself That People Won't Know

I have skydived with the Army’s display team The Red Devils, an experience which I would say everybody should try! I’m also a keen cook!

 

If You Won The Lottery What Would You Buy?

Tickets to Australia to explore for a few months! We have extended family over there and haven’t yet managed to visit. The weather, beaches, general outdoor lifestyle and regular barbecues are more than attractive!

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Matt Garner, Chair

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Matt Garner, Vistage Chair, kindly gave us his time to talk about his FM career.

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Julie Jackson, Director of Facilities Management

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Julie Jackson, Director of Facilities Management, kindly gave us his time to talk about his FM career.

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Sean Robson, Account Manager, OCS

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Sean Robson, Account Manager at OCS kindly gave us his time to talk about his FM career.

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Gavin Johnston, Principal Consultant, Mott MacDonald

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Gavin Johnston, Principal Consultant at Mott MacDonald kindly gave us his time to talk about his FM career.

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Richard Hall, Project Director, Mitie

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Richard Hall, Project Director at Mitie kindly gave us his time to talk about his FM career.

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Andrea Donaldson-Smith, Head of Soft Services, The Hurlingham Club

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Andrea Donaldson-Smith, Head of Soft Services at The Hurlingham Club kindly gave us her time to talk about her FM career.

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FM Careers Spotlight Interview: Phil Matis, Director, Churchill Group 

Over the next few months we'll be introducing an FM Spotlight series where many leading professionals in the sector will be talking to our Co-Founder & Director, Michelle Connolly. Michelle discusses how they got into FM, the projects they've worked on, and how various choices and changes have impacted their career.

Phil Matis, Director at Churchill Group kindly gave us his time to talk about his FM career.

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