28 January 2026 12.30pm – 1.30pm Zoom meeting

IWFM Wales/Cymru – a new start, a new future

Do you work in a facilities or property management environment in Wales – of any size?

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management is the heart of the UK’s facilities community, and we’re here to guide and support your career and activities within the workplace?

If you are a member in Wales, join us for a virtual taster tour of all the resources that are available for you on the IWFM website. If you’re not a member, come and find out how becoming a member can benefit your career, or just how the IWFM Wales/Cymru LinkedIn group can be of use to you.

Also come and meet the new Wales/Cymru Regional Committee and see what exciting events we have planned for you in 2026 and beyond. Be a part of shaping the future of FM in Wales!

The Committee is here to deliver for you and support education, career building, navigate new legislation and tackling day to day issues we face by determining and highlighting best practice and knowledge sharing.

Speakers

Ian Christopher

Coming soon

Sarah Jowett CMgr FCMI, FIC, CIWFM

Wales/ Cymru Regional Committee Member, IWFM

Sarah has spent over 30 years working in and around the property sector in local government; as a delivery/ operational director and as an interim manager and consultant. Sarah is a Certified Member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (CIWFM) as well as a Chartered Manager, Fellow Member of the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Consulting.

Sarah is passionate about excelling in leadership and has a track record in delivery within and transformation of property services and compliance management as well as PMO, capital projects and strategic asset management.  

Alyson Littlejohns

Wales/ Cymru Regional Committee Member, IWFM

With more than 25 years in FM, I've had the unique opportunity to build my expertise from the ground up, starting with reception services and culminating in my current position as a Workplace Services Strategic Programme Lead. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and leveraging innovation to ensure our services have a tangible, positive impact on how people experience their workplace. I believe a collaborative; forward-thinking approach is key to effective facilities management.

Emma Lloyd

Professional Development Advisor, IWFM

Emma is a Professional Development Advisor at IWFM, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in Human Resources within the NHS and Citizens Advice. Emma is deeply committed to supporting others in their professional growth and to develop within the workplace and facilities management profession, leveraging her expertise to guide professionals in their careers.

Tom Maddock

Wales/ Cymru Regional Committee Member, IWFM

I’m Thomas Maddock, Estates Manager at Gower College Swansea. I look after projects and the day-to-day operations at our sites across Swansea. Relatively new to Facilities Management, I’m genuinely passionate about learning and have a goal to make a positive difference in the FM community.

Emma Page

Wales/ Cymru Regional Committee Member, IWFM

Emma is an experienced Facilities Manager working within the education sector, where she ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable environments for staff and learners. Her role often involves supporting schools and further education settings that work with children and young people, requiring a strong focus on safeguarding, compliance, and creating spaces that foster positive outcomes.

Emma is passionate about promoting best practice in facilities management and supporting professional development across Wales. She actively contributes to initiatives that enhance collaboration and innovation within the industry, while championing community engagement and charitable projects.