Senior Global Facilities & Office Strategy Lead

Itchy Feet; United Kingdom, United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Evening Post is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of the workplace estate across multiple jurisdictions. The role ensures professional, safe, and welcoming offices while driving cost-effectiveness and growth.

You will oversee complex projects such as searches, fit-outs, relocations, and consolidations, and collaborate with local leadership and central functions to align office strategies with commercial aims.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities management or corporate real estate.
• Proven track record in leading office relocation, fit-out, or consolidation projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget ownership and lease negotiation.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, fire safety, and building compliance requirements; relevant qualifications are desirable.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures while maintaining Group-wide consistency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engagement with senior leadership and external partners.
• Experience supporting post-acquisition integration is advantageous.
• Willingness to adapt to flexible working hours and travel frequently across jurisdictions.
• Strong customer service orientation, understanding the importance of delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Group-wide office and workplace strategy aligned to forecasts and operational needs.
• Monitor occupancy levels, lease expiry profiles, and identify areas needing intervention.
• Provide data-driven recommendations on office investments, consolidations, and relocations.
• Maintain a forward view of property market conditions to inform lease and acquisition decisions.
• Lead end-to-end office projects, managing project budgets, timelines, and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate with IT, Compliance, and P&C to ensure new or refurbished offices meet all technical and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the operational management of all Group offices to ensure consistently high standards.
• Manage relationships with landlords, agents, and facilities service providers across all jurisdictions.
• Champion employee and client experience by maintaining high standards in the physical workplace.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of facilities vendors, establishing service level agreements and conducting performance reviews.
• Ensure all offices have appropriate business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements in place.
• Build strong relationships with MDs, office leads, and local teams, acting as a trusted partner on workplace matters.

Job description

Jersey Evening Post is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of the workplace estate across multiple jurisdictions. The role ensures professional, safe, and welcoming offices while driving cost-effectiveness and growth.

You will oversee complex projects such as searches, fit-outs, relocations, and consolidations, and collaborate with local leadership and central functions to align office strategies with commercial aims.