Global Workplace Manager

Marktlink; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited holidays

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car

Pension plan via ASR

HP laptop and iPhone

Flexible working hours

Tailor-made training

Participation in funds under favorable

Yearly company ski-trip

Gala & internal events

Job summary

Marktlink in Amsterdam seeks a Global Workplace Manager to shape and drive the international workplace strategy across Europe. Translate brand, culture and growth ambitions into inspiring offices, ensuring a consistent high-quality experience for our people.

You will define standards, open new offices, lead facility innovations and continuously improve how we work, building the foundation for Marktlink’s European growth with flexible, entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Workplace, Facilities or Real Estate Management within an international organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing workplace strategies and passion for the employee experience.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills across different levels of an organisation.
• A proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive Marktlink's international Workplace & Facilities strategy, including workplace standards, HS&E and compliance.
• Translate our brand identity and future ambitions into workplace concepts that strengthen employee experience across Europe.
• Lead international workplace projects, including office openings, relocations, renovations and office optimisations. You do this in a hands on way, being an integral part of the team yourself.
• Oversee facility operations across all Marktlink offices, ensuring quality, consistency and operational excellence.
• Coach and develop the Workplace team, creating an environment where people grow through ownership and collaboration.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, strategic partners and internal stakeholders across Europe.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimising workplace processes, systems and ways of working.
• Manage budgets, contracts and performance while balancing strategic priorities with operational excellence.
• Lead and manage the reception team, ensuring a professional, welcoming and consistent front-of-house experience across all offices.

Skills

Workplace management

Facilities management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Dutch language

English language

Job description

Your goal

As Global Workplace Manager, you are responsible for shaping and driving the international workplace strategy of Marktlink. In this role you will translate our brand, culture and growth ambitions into inspiring workplaces across Europe, ensuring every office delivers a consistent experience while supporting our people and business.

From defining workplace standards to opening new offices and leading facility innovation, you ensure every Marktlink location delivers a consistent, high-quality experience while continuously improving the way we work. You will be creating the foundation for the next phase of our European growth by establishing standards and policies, while maintaining the flexibility and entrepreneurial elements that shape Marktlink’s unique culture.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and drive Marktlink's international Workplace & Facilities strategy, including workplace standards, HS&E and compliance;

• Translate our brand identity and future ambitions into workplace concepts that strengthen employee experience across Europe;

• Lead international workplace projects, including office openings, relocations, renovations and office optimisations. You do this in a hands on way, being an integral part of the team yourself;

• Oversee facility operations across all Marktlink offices, ensuring quality, consistency and operational excellence;

• Coach and develop the Workplace team, creating an environment where people grow through ownership and collaboration;

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, strategic partners and internal stakeholders across Europe;

• Drive continuous improvement by optimising workplace processes, systems and ways of working;

• Manage budgets, contracts and performance while balancing strategic priorities with operational excellence;

• Lead and manage the reception team, ensuring a professional, welcoming and consistent front-of-house experience across all offices.

Your profile

You think like an entrepreneur. You enjoy building, improving and taking ownership. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mentality and know how to bring people together to achieve ambitious goals. You understand the dynamics of the midmarket entrepreneurial environment we operate in and are part of ourselves.

You also bring:

• 10+ years of experience in Workplace, Facilities or Real Estate Management within an international organisation;

• Experience developing and implementing workplace strategies and passionated about the employee experience;

• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously;

• Experience leading and developing teams;

• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills across different levels of an organisation;

• A proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Why us?

At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:

• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;

• Unlimited holidays. A unique blend of freedom and responsibility;

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;

• Company car;

• Pension plan via ASR;

• HP laptop and iPhone;

• Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;

• Tailor-made training and personal development;

• Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions;

• Yearly company ski-trip, Marktlink Gala & multiple internal (learning) events.