Head of Workplace and Property

Utility Warehouse Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in London is seeking a Head of Workplace & Property to enhance workplace engagement through strategic property management and to guide the culture of the organization. This role involves overseeing multiple teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while optimizing properties for a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will possess leadership experience and a strong understanding of workplace trends. The role offers an industry benchmarked salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked salary

Share options

Hybrid working arrangement

Discounted private health insurance

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to connect culture strategy to space design.
• Strong experience in workplace consolidation and property relocation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience across operational domains.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for workplace and property functions.
• Align workspace with business transformation goals.
• Oversee supplier performance for efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Company Description

Hybrid working, with a minimum 3 days in the officeHours: 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday with flex for emergencies

Hi! We’re UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.

Got your attention? Read on

We put people first. It’s all about you

We’re looking for a Head of Workplace & Property who truly understands the impact a well‑designed workplace has on people and engagement. You’ll bring our culture and ways of working to life through a thoughtful, forward‑looking property and workplace strategy.

At UW, our people are at the heart of everything we do and that philosophy should be reflected in every space we create and manage. This role calls for someone with strong experience of workplace consolidation and property relocation, relationship‑building skills, able to balance operational excellence with a people‑first mindset.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

• Strategic thinker with experience delivering major workplace, property, or change initiatives
• Proven ability to connect people and culture strategy to space design and usage, creating environments that drive engagement, belonging and performance
• Demonstrated understanding of current workplace trends and how physical environments shape employee behaviour and outcome
• Proven senior leadership experience across multiple operational domains such as workplace, property, warehouse logistics, or facilities
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and operational risk management
• Experience managing warehouse or logistics operations in a regulated, customer‑focused environment
• Commercial acumen with budget responsibility, supplier oversight and service delivery experience
• Collaborative and engaging leadership style, with strong stakeholder management skills

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with

As Head of Workplace & Property, you’ll manage the following teams:

• Health and Safety
• Facilities
• Warehouse
• Catering
• Security

Your core stakeholders will be:

• COO
• The People Team
• Finance
• UW Leadership teams

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

As part of our wider organisational transformation, you’ll play a critical role in modernising our workplace and optimising our property footprint. You’ll navigate the line between remote, hybrid and in‑office teams with high emotional intelligence.

In short, the brief is to create high quality, efficient space that reflects and nurtures the UW culture and draws colleagues into our offices through an engaging and enabling workspace and culture.

What you’ll do:

• Provide strategic leadership across all workplace, property, logistics, and safety functions
• Lead and develop high‑performing teams with a strong culture of service, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Align our workspace with the business’s transformation goals and changing customer and employee expectations
• Own the UW health and safety policy and lead H&S compliance across all UW sites
• Oversee supplier performance and drive efficiency, service excellence, and sustainability across all sites
• Lead the long‑term planning for the UW property portfolio that respects the History of UW and inspires its future
• Work closely with HR, IT and Communications to enable seamless hybrid working and great on‑site experiences
• Develop a workplace strategy that reflects current working patterns business objectives and helps build and facilitate the unique UW culture.
• Ensure the warehouse operation is scalable, cost‑effective, and aligned to customer delivery expectations
• Facilitate change and transformation through data, insights and strategic planning

This list is not exhaustive and a full Job Description can be requested.

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there are going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits:

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
• Share Options and a Save as You Earn scheme.
• Hybrid working, with a minimum 3 days in the office
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
• Family‑friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences

Apply here!

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Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.