Graduates fast track FM careers with Shepherd FM

Shepherd FM has launched a Graduate Programme reinforcing its commitment to investing in the next generation of Facilities Management professionals. Shaz Yusufi, a business graduate from the University of Hertfordshire, became the first graduate to join the scheme in January, working within Shepherd FM’s helpdesk for the initial part of what is a two year programme. As all of the members of the scheme he will work across a number of service areas within the business, gaining experience with a variety of customers and their markets and securing an understanding of Total Facilities Management as well as Shepherd FM’s service philosophy. Unlike other graduate programmes, successful applicants can join the scheme throughout the year. A bespoke career development programme is crafted to suit each graduate. At the end of the two year programme graduates will gain a BIFM qualification as well as a key role within the business. Noel Clancy, Shepherd FM’s Chief Executive, is fully committed to investment in the next generation of FM leaders said: “Launching our graduate programme is another logical step in our continuing quest to discover special talent. We already employ a number of exceptional people who have come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, so this is by no means the only entry ticket into our business. It does however open a new exciting resource pool for Shepherd FM and I expect great results over the coming years.” Caroline Scott, Divisional HR Business Partner for Shepherd FM said: “This is an exciting project; no other FM business has a scheme like this. At Shepherd FM we are keen to drive a new FM agenda and to do this we need to motivate, inspire and set free the next generation of leaders. Our graduates will all have one thing in common, the desire to travel to the unknown, challenge the status quo and to succeed. Our graduates can help underpin the growth and success of the business in the longer term.”