AVP, Corporate Real Estate Services
London
Circa £75,000 + Excellent Benefits & Career Defining Opportunities
This is a genuinely standout opportunity to assist with leading Corporate Real Estate Services delivery for one of the world’s most respected banking institutions.
* You will own the end-to-end delivery of real estate, workplace experience and facilities services across the UK, EMEA and APAC, with real authority, visibility and influence.
* If you are looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead high-impact teams, and materially improve the workplace experience across a global platform, this is it.
This is a 5 days onsite role.
The Role
Reporting to senior management, you will be accountable for the consistent, high-quality delivery of all CRES services across multiple regions, managing both in-house teams and third-party providers.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, demanding environment. You will balance strategic planning with operational execution, ensuring offices operate flawlessly while continuously driving value, efficiency and service excellence.
You will also play a critical role in supporting culture creating workplaces that are safe, efficient, inclusive, and aligned with the firm’s brand and standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop regional in-house and outsourced CRES teams, ensuring service delivery meets agreed SLAs, KPIs and performance standards
* Own relationships with third-party service providers, brokers, landlords and professional consultants across the regional portfolio
* Translate CRES strategy into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes
* Deliver and control regional CRES budgets, working closely with Finance to meet or exceed expense ratio targets
* Develop multi-year capital and operational plans, identifying cost efficiencies without compromising service quality
* Oversee delivery of all hard and soft services, including MEP, security, workplace experience, hospitality, H&S, sustainability and wellbeing
* Support and lead real estate transactions, lease negotiations and portfolio management in partnership with Legal and Compliance
* Ensure consistent workplace standards across regions while remaining sensitive to local requirements
* Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing clear insight, governance and decision support
About You
This role will suit someone who is ambitious and is comfortable working in a demanding, professional services environment.
You will bring:
* At least 5 years’ experience in Corporate Real Estate, Workplace, or Facilities leadership roles
* Proven success leading high-performing teams.
* Strong commercial acumen, including budget ownership, cost management and vendor negotiation
* Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and service contracts
* The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a matrix organisation
* A service-led mindset with a genuine focus on workplace experience and hospitality
* The ability to think strategically while remaining operationally credible
* Excellent communication skills and a high level of personal professionalism
Hospitality experience and exposure to fast-growing or entrepreneurial environments will be viewed very positively.
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