Attracting Top FM Talent: A Guide for Hiring Managers in 2025

As the facilities management (FM) sector evolves, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. From sustainability specialists to tech-savvy building managers, today’s FM professionals are expected to deliver more than ever and top talent know their worth. In a competitive market, attracting the right candidates goes beyond offering a competitive salary.

To hire and retain the best in FM, hiring managers need to take a strategic, candidate-centred approach.

Rethink the Job Description

Gone are the days of generic job specs listing routine tasks. Today’s candidates are looking for roles that offer purpose, development, and impact. Make sure your job description reflects the full scope of the position, the technologies in use, and how the role contributes to broader goals — like sustainability or workplace wellbeing.

Tip: Highlight innovation, team culture, and ESG initiatives. Top candidates want to be part of something meaningful.

Promote Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

While FM has traditionally been site-based, there is growing demand for roles that offer flexibility — especially in hybrid or multi-site settings. Whether it's flexible hours, remote elements (where feasible), or enhanced leave policies, offering balance can be a major differentiator.

Insight: In 2025, flexibility is no longer a perk — it's an expectation.

Speed Up Your Hiring Process

The best candidates are often off the market in under two weeks. Lengthy interview processes, unclear timelines, or delayed decisions can cost you top talent. Make sure your recruitment process is efficient, transparent, and respectful of candidates’ time.

Best Practice: Work with your HR or recruitment partner to set clear hiring stages and stick to them.

Focus on Career Progression and Training

Top FM professionals aren’t just looking for a job they’re looking for a career. Offering clear pathways for development, mentoring, or industry-recognised training (like IWFM qualifications or sustainability certifications) can give your role the edge.

Tip: Include development opportunities in your job advert and discuss them early in the hiring process.

Partner with a Specialist Recruiter

Facilities management is a unique industry, and generalist recruiters may not always understand the nuances of the roles you’re trying to fill. Working with a recruiter who specialises in FM ensures you access a network of pre-qualified candidates and market-specific insights.

Why Ferguson Resource Group? We speak the language of FM and connect organisations with skilled professionals across the UK every day.

In 2025, attracting top FM talent requires more than a good job title and salary. It's about offering a compelling proposition that speaks to a candidate's values, career goals, and work-life expectations.

By aligning your hiring strategy with what professionals really want, you’ll not only secure top talent, you’ll keep them.