Welcome to our award winning Academy. To support our industry leading strategic target of 10% of our apprentices making up our workforce, recruiting & retaining talented people is vital to the future success of Ian Williams and the construction and property maintenance industries.
Our Academy manages Ian Williams’ significant investment in its people so they can succeed in their roles, prepare for future roles and enjoy high quality creative training.
The Ian Williams Academy was set up in 2016 to manage Ian Williams’ significant investment in its people so they can succeed in their roles, prepare for future careers and enjoy high quality, creative training. With a culture ingrained in a commitment to direct delivery, Ian Williams has always recognised that recruitment and development of talent is fundamental to its future success. Through our Apprenticeship and Trainee Surveyor schemes, the Academy represents a sustainable commitment to developing and retaining the best talent, and building a robust talent pool.
The Academy has been recognised by National Housing Maintenance Forum Best Apprenticeship Scheme 2018 and 2021, Rising Star 2023 and 2025 and Apprentice of the Year 2024.
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Investing in People: Ian Williams accelerates workforce capability with NVQ drive
Ian Williams has reinforced its commitment to skills, safety and quality by delivering a major NVQ training programme across its…
Ian Williams has reinforced its commitment to skills, safety and quality by delivering a major NVQ training programme across its…
Posted on 29 June 2026
Apprentice Wednesday on National Apprenticeship Week 2026
National Apprenticeship Week is all about celebrating our Apprentices and the work they do. We wanted to share what a…
National Apprenticeship Week is all about celebrating our Apprentices and the work they do. We wanted to share what a…
Posted on 11 February 2026
Employer Tuesday on National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Today’s National Apprenticeship Weeks theme is Employer Tuesday. As an employer with a really well-established Apprenticeship Programme, who is committed…
Today’s National Apprenticeship Weeks theme is Employer Tuesday. As an employer with a really well-established Apprenticeship Programme, who is committed…
Posted on 10 February 2026
Kicking off National Apprenticeship Week 2026
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! All this week we are going to be talking about being an Apprentice at Ian Williams,…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! All this week we are going to be talking about being an Apprentice at Ian Williams,…
Posted on 9 February 2026
Welcome to our 2025 Apprentices
This year we have recruited 47 Apprentices across the UK. As they get started in their new roles, we are…
This year we have recruited 47 Apprentices across the UK. As they get started in their new roles, we are…
Posted on 22 September 2025
The Next Generation! – AkzoNobel partners with Ian Williams to invest in the future of painting and decorating talent
AkzoNobel, the company behind the renowned Dulux brand, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Ian Williams that is…
AkzoNobel, the company behind the renowned Dulux brand, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Ian Williams that is…
Posted on 7 July 2025
Ian Williams celebrates learners at Celebration Lunch
Last week we hosted our annual Qualification Celebration Lunch to celebrate our learners at Ian Williams.
The event saw 27…
Last week we hosted our annual Qualification Celebration Lunch to celebrate our learners at Ian Williams.
The event saw 27…
Posted on 6 July 2025
Latest Ian Williams Review – out now!
Welcome to the latest issue of Review, our business update for clients and the industry at large.…
Welcome to the latest issue of Review, our business update for clients and the industry at large.…
Posted on 29 May 2025
Mohit’s journey from Apprentice to Foreperson
An apprenticeship at Ian Williams can provide you with a career and skills for life. We hope that all of…
An apprenticeship at Ian Williams can provide you with a career and skills for life. We hope that all of…
Posted on 17 April 2025
Ian Williams’ Apprentices Head to Slovenia!
Last week, two of our Apprentices, Elizabeth Horler Rhyme and Mollie Platts travelled to Ljubljana, Slovenia with The Painting and…
Last week, two of our Apprentices, Elizabeth Horler Rhyme and Mollie Platts travelled to Ljubljana, Slovenia with The Painting and…
Posted on 5 December 2024
