Global Head of Workplace Operations

About This Role

Global Head of Workplace Operations

Global Operations • Senior Leadership •International Travel

This isn’t a desk job. This is a seat at the table of a truly global operation.

We are a market-leading organisation operating across more than seven international locations, with a workforce of 10,000+ and an unrelenting commitment to operational excellence. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a visionaryGlobal Head of Workplace Operationsto own and elevate every aspect of our global workplace experience.

If you have the ambition to shape how a world-class business shows up in every city it operates in — this is the role for you.

The Role

Reporting at a senior level, you will lead and oversee global office operations across all of our international locations — spanning the UAE, Gibraltar, Malta, Isle of Man, Poland, Latvia and beyond. You will be the driving force behind consistent, scalable, high-quality workplace environments that support our people and power our business objectives.

This is a hands-on, highly strategic leadership role that blends big-picture planning with meticulous operational delivery. You’ll travel internationally, work across cultures and time zones, and leave a lasting mark on how we operate globally.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor and develop a global team of Office Managers — fostering a culture of service excellence, agility and continuous improvement.
• Own global office space planning and projections, including strategy and execution for new openings, relocations, expansions and closures.
• Oversee complex office refurbishment and fit-out projects, ensuring design consistency and brand alignment across all locations.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day delivery of all office services — reception, catering, security, supplies and facilities maintenance — to the highest standard.
• Define and enforce global office branding, layout and experience standards while enabling local adaptability.
• Partner with HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Procurement and Employer Branding teams to drive cross-functional excellence.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and rigorously manage office costs, vendor contracts and supplier relationships.
• Act as the central point of authority for all global workplace matters, driving consistency, accountability and innovation.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive experience in office management, facilities management or workplace strategy within a multinational, multi-site organisation.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or global management capacity, with a strong track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Proven expertise managing complex international office projects — refurbishments, expansions, relocations and new site launches.
• Strong grasp of real estate planning, contract and vendor management, and workplace technology.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills — you can influence at every level.
• Culturally intelligent and naturally at ease working across geographies, time zones and diverse teams.
• A track record of implementing global standards whilst maintaining the flexibility to meet local needs.

Why This Role

• Global stage. Lead operations across multiple international offices and make your mark on a business that operates at real scale.
• Industry leadership. Join an organisation consistently recognised as a market leader — fast-moving, forward-thinking and committed to innovation.
• Strategic influence. This is not a reactive, maintenance role — you will shape strategy, lead transformation and drive the future of how we work.
• Growth and progression. A business that is expanding means continuous opportunity — for new projects, new locations and your own professional development.

Ready to lead at a global scale?

Apply now and take ownership of a role that truly spans the world.