Facilities Workplace Manager

CME Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CME Group is seeking a Facilities Workplace Manager in London to lead day-to-day operations, vendor coordination, and service delivery for our city office. You will oversee safety, space planning, events, and minor projects to maintain an optimal workplace experience.

Reporting to the Senior Director for International Facilities, you will manage internal moves, CADM-based seating plans, and compliance programs while supporting regional offices and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing facilities operations in a corporate environment.
• Experience coordinating office moves and furniture reconfigurations.
• Strong vendor management and service delivery oversight.

Responsibilities

• Drive full-spectrum workplace operations and facilities administration.
• Liaise with landlords, managing agents, contractors, and vendors for top-tier service and value.
• Oversee internal events, catering, stock, and space setups; ensure safety and compliance.
• Lead health and safety compliance including risk assessments and training.
• Direct office moves, alterations, and minor construction using move management software.
• Support financial operations via requisitions, POs, invoices, and lease queries.
• Manage incident response and support regional international offices.

Skills

Facilities operations

Vendor management

Health & safety

Move coordination

CADM / move management

Tools

CADM

AutoCAD

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

* This role is 5 days in office in London.Job SummaryAs the Facilities Workplace Manager, you will serve as one of the operational anchors for our London workplace, ensuring an exceptional, seamless environment for employees, visitors, and leadership. Reporting directly to the Senior Director for International Facilities, you will play a pivotal role in driving workplace excellence across physical operations, space planning, vendor management, and internal events. Your impact directly enhances daily business continuity, employee productivity, and the overall workplace experience.What You’ll GetA supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Explore our full range of benefitsWhat You’ll DoDrive full-spectrum workplace operations, maintaining high standards across facilities administration, reception, amenities, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.Serve as the key liaison to landlord managing agents, subtenants, contractors, and vendors to ensure top-tier service delivery and optimal commercial value.Oversee end-to-end management of internal events and amenities, including catering, stock management, presentation, and space setups.Spearhead health and safety compliance, managing DSE software, risk assessments, statutory training, and first-aider coverage in accordance with local regulations.Direct internal office moves, alterations, and minor construction, leveraging CADM move management software to maintain precise seating plans and occupancy reports.Support financial operations through the management of requisitions, purchase orders, property-related invoices, rate demands, and lease queries.Lead incident management protocols and provide ongoing operational and administrative support for regional international offices.What You’ll BringStrong track record of managing facilities operations, vendor relationships, and health & safety compliance within a corporate environment.Hands-on experience coordinating internal office moves, furniture reconfigurations, and small-scale project works.Proficiency in facilities technology, including move management systems (CADM or equivalent), software tools, and standard productivity platforms (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining physical office infrastructure and high-standard workplace presentation.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills with a strong client-service mindset.NEBOSH certification, AutoCAD familiarity, or experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) is a distinct advantage.CME Group: Where Futures are MadeCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process.