Assistant Vice President

Maxwell Stephens Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an ambitious individual for a Corporate Real Estate leadership role. This position involves overseeing the delivery of real estate and facilities services across the UK and beyond. Key responsibilities include leading regional teams, managing third-party providers, and translating strategy into operational plans. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills, all within a demanding professional services setting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in Corporate Real Estate or Facilities leadership roles.
• Proven success leading high-performing teams.
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional in-house and outsourced CRES teams.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers.
• Translate CRES strategy into operational plans.

Skills

Corporate Real Estate

Workplace experience

Facilities management

Budget ownership

Vendor negotiation

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Circa £85,000 + Excellent Benefits & Career Defining Opportunities

This is a genuinely standout opportunity to assist with leading Corporate Real Estate Services delivery for one of the world’s most respected banking institutions.

• You will own the end-to-end delivery of real estate, workplace experience and facilities services across the UK, EMEA and APAC, with real authority, visibility and influence.
• If you are looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead high-impact teams, and materially improve the workplace experience across a global platform, this is it.

This is a 5 days onsite role.

The Role

Reporting to senior management, you will be accountable for the consistent, high-quality delivery of all CRES services across multiple regions, managing both in-house teams and third‑party providers.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑paced, demanding environment. You will balance strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring offices operate flawlessly while continuously driving value, efficiency and service excellence.

You will also play a critical role in supporting culture creating workplaces that are safe, efficient, inclusive, and aligned with the firm’s brand and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional in‑house and outsourced CRES teams, ensuring service delivery meets agreed SLAs, KPIs and performance standards
• Own relationships with third‑party service providers, brokers, landlords and professional consultants across the regional portfolio
• Translate CRES strategy into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes
• Deliver and control regional CRES budgets, working closely with Finance to meet or exceed expense ratio targets
• Develop multi‑year capital and operational plans, identifying cost efficiencies without compromising service quality
• Oversee delivery of all hard and soft services, including MEP, security, workplace experience, hospitality, H&S, sustainability and wellbeing
• Support and lead real estate transactions, lease negotiations and portfolio management in partnership with Legal and Compliance
• Ensure consistent workplace standards across regions while remaining sensitive to local requirements
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing clear insight, governance and decision support

About You

This role will suit someone who is ambitious and is comfortable working in a demanding, professional services environment.

You will bring:

• At least 5 years’ experience in Corporate Real Estate, Workplace, or Facilities leadership roles
• Proven success leading high‑performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership, cost management and vendor negotiation
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and service contracts
• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a matrix organisation
• A service‑led mindset with a genuine focus on workplace experience and hospitality
• The ability to think strategically while remaining operationally credible
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of personal professionalism

Hospitality experience and exposure to fast‑growing or entrepreneurial environments will be viewed very positively.

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Maxwell Stephens is acting as an exclusive recruitment partner on this appointment. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact us directly.