Senior and head of facilities management (integrated degree)
Level 6 · DegreeConstruction and the built environment 3.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Senior and Head of Facilities Management (integrated degree) leads the strategic and operational management of the built environment - ensuring buildings, assets, and services support the organisation's mission. This Level 6 integrated degree apprenticeship develops leaders who manage multi-disciplinary teams, large budgets, and complex property portfolios. Graduates gain membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and can progress to director-level roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Strategic facilities management - space planning, asset management, and sustainability
People leadership - managing large, multi-disciplinary FM teams
Financial management - budgeting, procurement, and contract management
Building legislation, compliance, and health and safety in the built environment
Business case development and capital project oversight
Innovation and technology in smart building management
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Lead the FM strategy and operational delivery for a major building or estate
Manage contracts with specialist service providers (cleaning, security, M&E)
Oversee compliance with statutory health, safety, and building regulations
Develop and manage FM budgets and report to senior leadership
Drive sustainability initiatives across the estate
Lead and develop a team of facilities management professionals
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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