FIS is looking for individuals to join our Skills Board to help shape our skills strategy.

The Skills Board provides opportunities for members to raise issues, share best practice and hear from other key stakeholders invested in Skills and Training.

It is a dynamic forum designed to:

• Guide FIS in support of the sector for all types of training and qualification outcomes.
• Support innovation and promote best practice in Training Delivery.
• Support the sector to ensure sufficient skills and knowledge for a competent workforce.
• Comment on and contribute to the content of qualifications and standards for the sector.

The Skills Board meet quarterly online with the next one to take place in September (date TBC).

 We are also looking for a new Chair and Vice Chair for Skills Board, a brief description of duties are listed below:

 The Role of the Chair

The Chair of the FIS Skills Board is a non-executive role elected by the existing members of the board responsible for chairing the quarterly meetings of the FIS Skills Board.

 Their role is to ensure that the views of the membership are fairly represented by through the Board and that FIS work is steered by and meets the needs of the wider membership.

 The Chair must come from an FIS member company and preferably a champion of skills development.

 The FIS Head of Skills, FIS Skills and Training Advisor and FIS CEO, Iain McIlwee will confer with the Chair on matters such as future direction and skills and training strategy.

Vice Chair of the FIS Skills Board

The Vice Chair of the FIS Training Group and FIS Skills Board is a non-executive role elected by the existing members of the board. The role of the Vice Chair is to support the current chair and to deputise in the absence of the Chair.

 Should the Chair, for any reason leave post it is expected that the Vice Chair would step-up to act as Chair until such a time as the change can be ratified through the Skills Board or alternative Chair is appointed.

The role is designed to support the Chair in ensuring that the views of the membership are fairly represented through the Skills Board and that FIS work is steered by and meets the needs of the wider membership.

 The Vice Chair must come from an FIS member company and be a champion of skills development.

 If you are interested in getting involved, email beenanana@thefis.org

With today being A-level results day we want to reach out to everyone who is thinking about the next step in their career journey.

The construction industry, offers numerous career opportunities. The finesse of the industry lies in the finishes and interiors sector, where Apprenticeships and NVQs in plastering, drylining, ceilings, and partition fixing are available.

Prospective construction professionals can embark on several routes which include opportunities to gain experience in the workplace, underlining proficiency in a specific job role. These avenues equip you with the hands-on skills needed to progress and succeed in the diverse world of construction.

The finishes and interiors sector is a dynamic field, presenting an array of career pathways – from budding novice to seasoned leader. As expertise is gathered, you can climb the ladder from apprentice to site supervisor.

If you have any questions about getting started with a career in the Finishes and Interiors Sector, email beenanana@thefis.org