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

From Military to Managing Director - IWFM Veterans in FM Network interview with Richard Jones

Not everyone falls into facilities management. Some choose it.

In this episode of 'Veterans Careers in FM', our Director Michelle Connolly speaks to Richard Jones MSc (FM) CIWFM - Veterans in FM Network shares how he purposefully made the move into Workplace & Facilities Management after a full 22-year military career, reaching Regimental Sergeant Major and achieving everything he set out to do in the Armed Forces.

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

IWFM Veterans in FM Network Interview - Phil Bentley, CEO of Mitie

Michelle Connolly, Co-Founder and Director of 300 North and Committee Member of IWFM Veterans in FM Network sits down with Phil Bentley to discuss his early career to his current role as CEO of Mitie, employing 68,000 people, which includes over 1000 veterans.

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=FAXEyyDfj3U

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.