Regional Admin & Facilities Leader – East Med

Damco Spain SL; Fatih; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Area Admin and Facilities Manager for East Mediterranean, based in Istanbul. You will oversee administrative and facility management, lead local admin teams, manage real estate strategies, and drive Return to Office initiatives across offices and depots.

The role requires 5 days in the office, strong leadership, and cross-country collaboration with HSSE and IT teams to ensure compliant and efficient workplaces.

Qualifications

• University degree with 8–10 years in Admin & Facility Management.
• Experience leading diverse regional teams across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of real estate, facility services, and admin operations.
• Proven vendor and service contract management.
• Budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control skills.
• Fleet management and travel operations experience a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Fluency in English and Turkish.
• Proficiency in MS Office and facility management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional office and facility management activities including leasing, renewals, relocations, expansions, space planning, and real estate negotiations.
• Oversee facility operations across offices, warehouses, and depots including maintenance, repairs, renovations, vendor management, and timely issue resolution.
• Drive sustainability and workplace improvement initiatives focusing on energy efficiency, waste management, and employee satisfaction.
• Manage facility and administration budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide financial reporting to leadership.
• Lead regional fleet management including vehicle leasing, procurement, maintenance, and pool car operations.
• Oversee business travel and mobility services including flight/hotel arrangements and transfers.
• Manage office services and administrative operations including reception, mail, catering, and contracts.
• Lead indirect procurement of office supplies, equipment, and services ensuring cost effectiveness and policy compliance.
• Partner with HSSE and IT to ensure safe, compliant workplace environments and infra across locations.
• Plan and execute internal and external corporate events, meetings, and offsite activities.
• Implement global facility standards and drive regional compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Negotiation

English

Turkish

MS Office

Education

University degree

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

Maersk is seeking an Area Admin and Facilities Manager for East Mediterranean, based in Istanbul. You will oversee administrative and facility management, lead local admin teams, manage real estate strategies, and drive Return to Office initiatives across offices and depots.

The role requires 5 days in the office, strong leadership, and cross-country collaboration with HSSE and IT teams to ensure compliant and efficient workplaces.