Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe

Avaloq AG; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology corporation is seeking a Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe to oversee its offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and soon the USA. The candidate will manage lease contracts, relocation projects, and foster a productive work environment while leading a team of 5-10 individuals experienced in commercial negotiations and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing lease contracts and relocation projects.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of 5-10 people.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial and legal terms of lease agreements.
• Oversee site selection, interior fit-out, and relocation projects.
• Collaborate with contractors and interior designers.

Skills

Negotiating commercial and legal terms of lease agreements

Leadership

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Strategic thinking

Collaborating with diverse audiences

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Avaloq as Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe overseeing our offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and in the near future, the USA. Managing the portfolio, you will be tasked with providing a productive, safe, healthy and well-maintained 'world or work' for Avaloq employees. With your forward-thinking and strategic approach, you will successfully manage lease contracts and relocation projects, injecting your creative and industry-specific knowledge when collaborating with vendors and contractors. Leading a team of 5-10 people, you will foster an environment of passion, curiosity and knowledge sharing to augment team productivity and standards.

• Negotiating commercial and legal terms of lease agreements.
• Overseeing site selection, interior fit-out and relocation projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborating with and presenting to diverse audiences from contractors and interior designers to landlords and vendors.
• Demonstrating leadership and providing updates and presentations to senior Avaloq stakeholders including the Group COO.
• Exercising knowledge of physical security workplace and health and safety practices, including evacuation procedures and related initiatives which align with audit requirements.
• Imparting your expertise of current trends, understanding of materials and critical thinking to the team and peers in other regions.