Becoming a member just got easier: We're currently streamlining our membership application process to make it even easier for you to join.
While we're working on these improvements, you might be asked to confirm your desired membership grade twice during the application. We appreciate your patience as we finalise these exciting changes!
Our membership grades
Our Affiliate membership is your first step. No experience is needed at all, as this membership is purely an entry route. It's not about professional recognition or development, but it's a lovely way to become part of our community.
Our Associate (AIWFM) grade is your starting point for professional membership. This is a great fit for roles like Facilities Service Operative or FM Supervisor. To be eligible, you'll generally need at least two years' experience in the field, or one year's experience if you also have a related qualification at Level 2 or above.
If you're already in a management role, or looking to climb into more senior positions, our Member (MIWFM) grade is designed just for you. This membership really highlights your extensive knowledge and experience, making it clear to employers, colleagues, and recruiters the significant positive impact you can bring to any organisation.
Fellow (FIWFM) is our most prestigious grade, reserved for executive-level professionals with years of experience who are actively shaping the future of the facilities profession. Fellow grade is a signifier that you have made a real impact on the profession and are ready to give back to the next generation of budding Facilities Managers. It's a true mark of distinction and an aspiration for all, with the designation of fellowship now more than ever a clear demonstration of your significant impact on the industry.
IWFM group membership enables collaboration and knowledge sharing within organisations; coupled with CPD. By prioritising team development and individual growth, IWFM empowers organisations to build high-performing WFM teams capable of realising immense commercial value.
As a member of our prestigious group, you hold the power to nominate your team members for individual membership, igniting a culture professionalism.
The completion of the application form can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 80 minutes depending on how much detail you can give. It is important to give as much detail as possible so that the assessors can understand your experience and the level in which you are working at. Once you have completed your assessment, the assessor can take up to 14 working days to review and come back with a response to your assessment. Payment must be made before your assessment will be sent to the external assessor.
You should consult our membership page on the website to understand which level is right for you. The assessment is against the professional standards and what level you are working to against these. If you are unsure on the level that is right for you, you can speak to one of our advisors here: Book a call
The assessment is a competency based assessment so you should be providing detailed examples of your experience and how you have demonstrated the IWFM professional standards in your career history. The answers given should be thorough and help the assessors understand why you are applying for a specific grade. You should be writing at between 300 – 500 words for each answer given. The more detail the better.
You will still be a member of IWFM and be given the relevant post nominals for the competencies that the assessor has deemed you to have achieved. The assessment fee and membership fee are both non refundable. However, our assessors will give you opportunity to expand on your assessment if they feel that there is more information you could provide to help you meet that grade. We will also provide you some forward feedback on what your next steps would be.
Not sure which grade you should be applying for? Want the opportunity to ask any questions about the process? Schedule a call with us and we can help.
