Manager, EMEA Office Operations

Avepoint; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data security leader is seeking an experienced Manager for EMEA Office Operations to oversee the UK office and lead a team of Office Managers across Europe. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth operations and promote a positive workplace culture. Key responsibilities include managing compliance, vendor relations, and supporting internal events while championing employee engagement. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive market-based compensation

Career progression opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Company sponsored events

30 PTO/Year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office or facilities management, ideally across multiple countries or regions.
• Experience leading and developing a team, even if small and geographically dispersed.
• Strong knowledge of office compliance, health & safety, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a small team of Office Managers across Europe.
• Act as the primary point of responsibility for the UK office.
• Oversee administration, compliance, health & safety, and facilities management across offices.

Skills

Office or facilities management experience

Team leadership and development

Knowledge of compliance and health & safety

Occupancy tracking

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Manager, EMEA Office Operations

About AvePoint:

Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.

At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Manager of EMEA Office Operations to oversee office operations across our European and Middle Eastern locations. This role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and cultural stewardship. You will directly manage our office in the UK, while also leading a small team of local Office Managers across the region. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to balance strategic oversight with day‑to‑day delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional Leadership: Manage and support a small team of Office Managers across Europe, providing guidance, alignment, and development opportunities.
• Office Management – The UK: Act as the primary point of responsibility for the UK office, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Office Operations (EMEA): Oversee administration, compliance, health & safety, and facilities management across all regional offices.
• Office Strategy & Utilization: Track office usage and occupancy trends, provide insights to leadership, and support strategic decisions on office expansions, reconfigurations, or retractions.
• Travel Coordination: Oversee regional travel processes, ensuring consistent policies, vendor management, and employee support.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture across all locations; ensure office spaces reflect company values.
• Events & Programs: Support internal events such as annual socials, sales kick‑offs, and President’s Club, working closely with People, Marketing, and Leadership teams.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Manage relationships with office vendors, landlords, and service providers, negotiating and reviewing contracts to ensure cost‑effectiveness and quality.
• Budget & Reporting: Oversee office operations budgets across the region, track spend, and report on efficiency and improvements.
• Business Continuity & Compliance: Ensure offices meet legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements, and contribute to risk management and continuity planning.
• Collaboration: Partner with People Operations, Finance, IT, and Leadership to ensure seamless employee experiences across the region.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in office or facilities management, ideally across multiple countries or regions
• Experience leading and developing a team, even if small and geographically dispersed
• Strong knowledge of office compliance, health & safety, and vendor management
• Experience with office footprint planning, occupancy tracking, and supporting office openings/closures
• Familiarity with travel coordination and vendor management
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment, balancing strategic and hands‑on work

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive market‑based compensation
• Career progression and internal mobility opportunities
• GBP 1,000.00/Year towards our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Donation Matching Program
• Company sponsored events / regular team building events
• 30 PTO/Year, plus all public holidays and access to AvePoint holidays!
• Flexible Public Holiday Policy
• … and much more!

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.

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