In the latest CIBSE blog, James Collins, operations manager for an M&E contractor, talks about being a school governor and how his experience as a building services engineer is making a difference to children in his community.
‘Running a school is so much more than teaching children in a classroom – which is why schools need support from people in a variety of fields,’ says Collins, who acknowledges that being a school governor also has benefits for his working life. ‘Using softer skills like negotiating, being open to other viewpoints, and managing general discussions are helpful to take back to work.’
Read Collins’ blog here.