The Sector Skills Council for the places where we live and work
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Facilities Management (FM) relies on people with excellent management and communications skills, combined with specialist know-how.
The Facilities Manager provides the services that ensure the smooth running of the environments people encounter in their working and personal lives.
They may have a range of job titles but they form a vital management function. They work behind the scenes supporting all operations from building maintenance through to catering, cleaning, reception and security.
The FM is the person who introduces service innovations in office buildings, shopping centres, hospitals, educational establishments or big sports stadiums.
In many cases the Facilities Manager will also be responsible for environmental management, business continuity planning, risk management and sustainability.
If there is a problem, it is the FM's job to solve it while minimising disruption to the daily business of the organisation.
Asset Skills works with FM employers, trade associations and professional bodies to:
New Foundation Degree in Facilities services launched.
Careers in Facilities Management - A world of choice and opportunities - watch the film here.
FM Higher Level Apprenticeships - Helping create the new generation of facilities managers
Click here for an overview of the Apprenticeship in Facilities Management
Click here to read recent developments in FM vocational qualifications
Click here for our progression route table to help you advance your FM career
Please also visit the Qualifications and Standards section of this website.
