Head of Facilities and Workplace in London

Head of Facilities and Workplace in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
HLB Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead workplace operations across 12 offices in EMEA, ensuring service excellence and a world-class experience.
  • Company: Prestigious global professional services organisation with a strong focus on client satisfaction.
  • Benefits: Opportunity for regional leadership, competitive salary, and impactful projects.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Shape the workplace experience in a high-end London office and make a meaningful impact.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in facilities management, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

A leading global professional services organisation is seeking an experienced and highly capable Head of Workplace Services, EMEA, to lead workplace operations across a network of circa 12 offices in the region.

Reporting into the Global Head of Workplace and based in a high-end office in the Mayfair area of London, this senior role will be responsible for ensuring operational consistency, service excellence, and a world-class workplace experience for employees, visitors, and clients.

The successful candidate will oversee regional offices, manage and influence workplace and facilities employees (both in-house and outsourced) and ensure the organisation’s processes, policies, systems, and workplace standards are consistently embedded across EMEA.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Lead workplace operations for circa 12 regional offices across EMEA, including oversight of a high-end London home office location in Mayfair.
  • Manage, guide, and influence facilities and workplace employees and office liaisons to deliver workplace excellence.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for workplace-related issues across the region.
  • Support the Global Head of Workplace with projects, reporting, and the rollout of new initiatives.
  • Drive adherence to workplace policies, standards, systems, communications, and regional office content.
  • Oversee office budgets, invoice approvals, vendor contracts, fit-outs, and non-construction spending.
  • Partner closely with Global Real Estate and other stakeholders to deliver an outstanding employee and visitor experience.
  • Provide oversight of health and safety, physical security, emergency response, business continuity, service dashboards, and carbon accounting processes.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • At least 10 years’ experience in facilities management, workplace management, or an equivalent senior management role, preferably with international exposure.
  • Experience within financial services or a comparable professional services environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of facilities management, including hard and soft services.
  • Proven experience managing budgets, negotiating vendor contracts, and maintaining effective controls.
  • A service excellence mindset, with the ability to translate high standards into practical processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • A proven people leader who can support, guide, and mentor teams.
  • NEBOSH, IOSH, or an equivalent health and safety qualification would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a visible regional leadership role within a prestigious, high-performing, client-focused organisation with a strong global footprint.

You will play a key part in shaping the workplace experience across circa 12 offices in EMEA, including a high-end London office in the Mayfair area and a large upcoming international project, partnering with senior stakeholders and international teams to deliver operational excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement.

The organisation offers the scale, pace, and professional standards of a leading global employer, alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact

Head of Facilities and Workplace in London employer: HLB Recruitment

Join a prestigious global professional services organisation that prioritises employee experience and operational excellence. Based in the vibrant Mayfair area of London, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead workplace operations across EMEA, fostering a culture of service excellence and collaboration. With a commitment to employee growth and a dynamic work environment, you will be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, making a significant impact in a high-performing setting.

HLB Recruitment

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HLB Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Facilities and Workplace in London

Facilities Management
Workplace Management
Budget Management
Vendor Negotiation
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Relationship-Building Skills