Overview
Building on our first session about volunteering, this follow-up webinar explores the many opportunities available to IWFM members before and after retirement.
Retirement doesn’t mean stepping away from influence and impact
Join us as IWFM member Graham Briscoe FIWFM shares insights on how retired members can continue to contribute meaningfully through governance roles and by investing time in opportunities within the workplace and facilities management (WFM) community.
What we’ll cover:
- WFM sectors currently seeking governance roles
- How to find Trustee, Governor, Director and Non-Executive Director positions
- Recruiters specialising in governance opportunities within the sector
- How working members can secure governance roles with employer support before retirement
- Ways to transition these roles into retirement
- Why organisations encourage staff involvement in governance activities
Why attend?
- Discover flexible ways to stay active and influential
- Learn how to leverage your experience in governance roles
- Explore opportunities that start before retirement and continue beyond
- Hear practical advice from Graham Briscoe FWIFM
Open to all IWFM members – whether you’re retired, planning for retirement, or simply curious about governance opportunities. Share the invite with colleagues who may benefit!
Speakers
Graham Briscoe FIWFM
Graham is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Information Technology Professional, a Certified Management Consultant, a Fellow of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, the British Computer Society, the Institute of Administrative Management, and a Fellow medallist of the World Productivity Congress.
Following an Industrial Engineering apprenticeship in the Midlands, he began his initial career in Work Study and Organisation & Methods. He has worked in many management services roles throughout his thirty-five year career with Royal Sun Alliance in Bristol, London, Horsham and Liverpool, along with seconded positions in the USA, Mexico, Zambia and South Africa, encompassing many roles – project and change management, information technology, quality and customer service management, HR and Talent Management, facilities management, continuous improvement, transformational change, due diligence and office relocations associated with company mergers and acquisitions.
Since retirement he has built up a portfolio of University, Further Education, Multi Academy Trusts and Awarding Body governance roles along with NED and Trustee roles with Housing Associations, University Students’ Unions and various Charities. Graham also covers Change Management and Facilities Management pro-bono support to Charity, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations in South-West England and South-East Wales.
Danielle Scott
Danielle has worked at IWFM for 5 years as the Member and Customer Experience Manager. Danielle’s career has been centred around customer service and supporting members. Previous to IWFM, Danielle worked at Which? Membership organisation as the Membership Retention Manager. Danielle has worked on developing new initiatives for the Institute to support members including the mentoring platform, a new experiential route for Certified and Live Chat so members can chat with us whenever they need to.