Overview
Join us on this virtual meeting to learn about how you can make a difference and bring positive change to the workplace and facilities management industry by becoming a volunteer for our IWFM Regions, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Networks.
We’ll share the opportunities and requirements of volunteering as well as the next steps. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
We hope to see you there.
Speakers
Ian Christopher
Ian Christopher is the Volunteer Partnership Manager within the Memberships & Partnerships team at IWFM. In this role, he works closely with volunteers, committees, and strategic partners to support engagement, collaboration, and the delivery of member‑focused activity across the Institute.
Ian plays an active role in coordinating community and committee initiatives, working across forums and leadership groups to ensure strong connections between members, volunteers, and organisational priorities. He is closely involved in reviewing community activity, supporting strategic forums, and contributing to ongoing development across IWFM’s volunteer landscape.
Through his partnership‑focused approach, Ian supports the effective delivery of events, forums, and collaborative initiatives that add value for members and stakeholders alike.
Michelle Connolly
Michelle Connolly is Co-Founder and Director of 300 North - FM, Property & Infrastructure recruitment specialists. Her journey into the sector began in 2015, following a successful 15-year career in providing software solutions for the insurance and financial services markets. Drawing on the experience of working with other market leading businesses & inspirational leaders drove her desire to build an experience-focused, customer-centric business with a strong inclusive culture and highly cohesive team.
Michelle is passionate about collaborating with industry peers and connecting people to develop high performing teams, successful careers & forge long lasting relationships. As a recruitment business owner in workplace and facilities management, her aim is to attract talent from diverse backgrounds to keep the sector innovative.
Having transitioned into FM recruitment herself, she believes experience from roles outside of FM can be profoundly valuable to the industry. She advocates for FM as a promising career choice, particularly for veterans and service leavers due to the applicability of skills and experience gained in service. She is assisted by an understanding gained from having family in the Armed Forces. She's committed to promoting the Armed Forces Covenant across her networks and to making a positive impact in her field and community.
Beyond her professional work, Michelle actively supports the On Course Foundation charity, aiding injured and sick service personnel through golf events and employment opportunities in the golf industry.
Joe Harrison
