Corporate Workplace Manager

Cobalt is partnering with a global financial services organisation to appoint a Workplace Manager, based in London. This role offers responsibility for delivering corporate real estate and workplace services across an international portfolio, with a focus on operational consistency and workplace experience.

The organisation

• Our client is an international financial services firm with a strong presence across multiple regions.
• The business operates within a fast-moving, client-focused environment, with a focus on service quality and operational performance.
• The culture supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The role / responsibilities

• The Workplace Manager leads the delivery of workplace and corporate real estate services across the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Oversight of both in-house teams and external service partners to ensure consistent service delivery aligned with agreed standards.
• Responsibility for workplace operations including maintenance, security, occupier services, and workplace experience.
• Management of regional service delivery in line with service level agreements, key performance indicators, and internal frameworks.
• Contribution to strategic planning, translating business objectives into operational delivery across multiple locations.
• Ownership of regional budgets, including cost control, forecasting, and identification of efficiencies.
• Development of long-term capital plans aligned with business needs and property strategy.
• Oversight of supplier performance, including contract management and ongoing review of service partners.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with wider organisational objectives.
• Support in managing real estate activity, including coordination of transactions and engagement with external advisors.
• Delivery of workplace initiatives focused on occupier experience, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to senior stakeholders across the business.

Skills needed / requirements

• Working knowledge of workplace operations, corporate real estate, or facilities management within a corporate environment.
• Experience within financial services or a similar corporate setting is preferred.
• Experience managing service delivery across multiple locations or regions.
• Ability to manage internal teams and third-party service providers.
• Strong financial understanding, including budgeting, cost control, and performance monitoring.
• Experience with supplier management and contract oversight.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of workplace systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Confidence in delivering operational improvements and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• IOSH qualification is mandatory whilst a NEBOSH would be beneficial.

This Workplace Manager role offers the opportunity to lead service delivery across a global portfolio within a financial services environment, with exposure to senior stakeholders and influence over workplace strategy.

This role is based in London and requires on-site presence five days per week.

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