WPP · 2 days ago
Regional Head of Real Estate and Workplace Services
WPP is the creative transformation company dedicated to building better futures through creativity. The Regional Head of Real Estate and Workplace Services will lead and manage all aspects of the real estate portfolio and workplace services within the designated region, ensuring alignment with global standards and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the regional real estate and workplace services strategy, aligned with global directives and regional business needs
Portfolio Management: Oversee the entire regional real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, lease management, and space optimization
Financial Management: Manage the regional real estate and workplace services budget, ensuring cost control, accurate forecasting, and efficient resource allocation. Full P&L responsibility for the region
Workplace Services Delivery: Ensure the delivery of high-quality workplace services, including facilities management, maintenance, security, catering, and other employee amenities
Project Delivery: Oversee the successful implementation of real estate and workplace projects within the region, working closely with the in-region Programme Manager
HSSE Compliance: Ensure adherence to all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards and regulations across all regional properties and operations. Provide data and reporting as required
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers, ensuring performance against agreed-upon service levels and contracts
Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of real estate and workplace professionals
Global Standard Implementation: Drive the implementation of global real estate and workplace standards, policies, and best practices within the region
Sustainability: Ensure compliance with all WPP’s global sustainability goals and reporting
Data and Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely data collection and reporting on key real estate and workplace metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in real estate and workplace management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience in managing a large and diverse real estate portfolio
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and best practices
Experience in managing large-scale real estate and workplace projects
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Strong leadership and team management skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience working in a global organization
Professional certifications (e.g., CFM, CPM) are a plus
Experience of working with a programme management team
Experience of implementing global standards across a region
Experience of working with HSSE teams
Experience of working to deliver ESG programmes
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
WPP
WPP creates transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, commerce, and technology.
Funding
Current Stage
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