Global Head of Workplace & Property

Gowling WLG International Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Wellbeing programmes

Onsite restaurant

Training & development

Job summary

Gowling WLG International Limited is recruiting a Head of Workplace & Property to shape and deliver the international workplace, property and facilities management strategy. You will lead a Workplace & Facilities Management team across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, overseeing space planning, design, acquisitions and disposals.

You will drive incident readiness, navigate complex programmes, and report to senior stakeholders while balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior workplace and property leadership experience in complex corporate environments.
• Proven track record in managing lease negotiations, landlord relationships and multi-site portfolios.
• Experience delivering major workplace projects and capital budgets.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of major workplace and property projects across the portfolio.
• Lease negotiations and property transactions to support growth.
• Facilities management and operational oversight of sites.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Project management

Education

MRICS qualification

Facilities management accreditation

Job description

Gowling WLG International Limited is recruiting a Head of Workplace & Property to shape and deliver the international workplace, property and facilities management strategy. You will lead a Workplace & Facilities Management team across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, overseeing space planning, design, acquisitions and disposals.

You will drive incident readiness, navigate complex programmes, and report to senior stakeholders while balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.