Global Office Portfolio & Facilities Lead
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Global Office Portfolio & Facilities Lead | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Global Office Portfolio & Facilities Lead to take ownership of our international office footprint. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of our global office portfolio while building a lean, scalable facilities capability that supports organisational growth.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure our workplaces are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Global Office Portfolio Management
- Oversee the full lifecycle of the global office portfolio, including renewals, lease negotiations, exits, and sourcing new premises
- Manage relationships with brokers and office providers, ensuring commercial terms and service levels are optimised
- Ensure all offices remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
Data, Contracts & Governance
- Centralise and maintain all real estate data, contracts, and key dates
- Establish a single source of truth for property information
- Track and report on rent, service charges, and budgets, providing clear financial visibility
Facilities Capability Build
- Design and implement a lean, cost-efficient global facilities model
- Establish processes for maintenance, issue resolution, and vendor management
- Define standards, workflows, and responsibilities for scalable operations
- Prepare the function for seamless transition into BAU
Operational Delivery & Continuous Improvement
- Act as the escalation point for vendors and service providers
- Implement centralised reporting for facilities issues and performance
About You
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience managing a global or multi-site office portfolio
- Strong background in facilities management and workplace operations
- Experience negotiating leases and managing commercial contracts
- Demonstrated ability to build processes and operating models from scratch
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with experience managing complex data
- Commercially astute with budget management experience
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Strong negotiation and relationship management capabilities
What We’re Looking For
- Someone aligned with our values and culture
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives on building and improving systems
- A collaborative professional who can drive change across a global organisation
- A strong advocate for compliance, data protection, and inclusive workplace practices