Global Office & Administration Lead (London HQ)

First Military Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is assisting a London-based client to appoint a Global Head of Office and Administration. The role provides strategic oversight of international office operations, facilities, and administration from the London headquarters.

The successful candidate will lead global teams, drive consistent standards, manage budgets, and partner with CEO and senior leaders to optimise workplace services across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior office management or global administration role.
• Prowess in overseeing international offices and facilities.
• Experience managing office relocations and facilities projects.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management and supplier relationships.
• Proven leadership across multiple locations.
• Ability to engage with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Budget management and cost-control experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of office administration, facilities and workplace operations across international offices.
• Manage and develop the local administration and facilities team at the London HQ.
• Establish and maintain global office policies, procedures and standards.
• Oversee office relocations, refurbishments and fit-outs.
• Manage facilities, suppliers, contractors and service agreements.
• Collaborate with local office representatives to coordinate requirements across locations.
• Build relationships with CEO, senior leadership, HR and Corporate Operations for guidance on workplace matters.
• Oversee budgets, monitor expenditure and seek cost-efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure facilities, workplace and health & safety standards across the global network.
• Identify improvements to administrative processes and the office environment.

Skills

Senior office management

Global administration

Facilities management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership across locations

UK work eligibility

Job description

First Military Recruitment is assisting a London-based client to appoint a Global Head of Office and Administration. The role provides strategic oversight of international office operations, facilities, and administration from the London headquarters.

The successful candidate will lead global teams, drive consistent standards, manage budgets, and partner with CEO and senior leaders to optimise workplace services across multiple locations.