Design & planning

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• applying directly

University

You could get into facilities management with a foundation degree or degree in almost an subjects.

Particularly relevant subjects include:

• facilities management
• building services management

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
• university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/

Apprenticeship

The following apprenticeships are relevant to this role:

• facilities management supervisor advanced apprenticeship
• facilities manager higher apprenticeship
• senior and head of facilities management degree apprenticeship

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
• higher and degree apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships

Work

You may be able to start as a building caretaker, management assistant or apprentice facilities services operative and work your way up.

Your employer will likely encourage you to work towards qualifications like a Level 3 Diploma in Facilities Management or professional qualifications offered by the ILM.

Direct application

You can apply for jobs directly if you've got a combination of relevant experience and qualifications. This includes technical skills related to buildings and management skills.

Qualifications and experience in building services engineering, surveying or health and safety could give you an advantage.

More information

Career tips

You may find it useful to have a health and safety qualification.

Professional and industry bodies

You could apply to become a member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a facilities manager from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.

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With experience you may be able to progress to senior or regional manager roles.