Head of Global Corporate Services – EMEA

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Role Overview

The Senior Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Services (GCS) for EMEA will lead the delivery of corporate real estate, workplace services, facilities management, capital projects, sustainability, and workplace experience across the EMEA region. The role co-reports to the Global Heads of Corporate Real Estate & Strategy (CRES) and Administrative Services (AS) and is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery aligned with global standards in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.  We are seeking a full-time employee to join us in our London office.

This leader will oversee a local team that administers a broad outsourced service model, manage complex regional initiatives, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver efficient, scalable, and best-in-class workplace solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Strategy

• Lead regional CRES delivery and ensure alignment with global GCS strategy and standards
• Oversee lease administration, real estate transactions, and coordination with Finance and PMO partners
• Partner with business and firm leadership on headcount planning and space forecasting
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of integrated workplace management system (IWMS) data, space planning, and workplace utilization strategies

Facilities Management

• Lead internal and third-party Integrated Facilities Management (FM) teams across the EMEA portfolio
• Drive operational excellence, optimize responsiveness, proactive preventive maintenance, service performance, and SLA/KPI compliance
• Manage IFM vendor performance, IFM sub vendor risk management & contract negotiation, and overall ongoing contract performance management

Capital Projects – Design & Construction

• Manage with in house team end-to-end leadership for regional capital projects, from programming through delivery
• Oversee design quality, cost, schedule, and compliance with corporate and local standards
• Lead contractor and consultant procurement, negotiation, and governance
• Drive best practices in project delivery, vendor management, stakeholder relations, and design innovation

Sustainability

• Represent EMEA within the global GCS sustainability framework
• Ensure regional compliance with statutory sustainability and reporting requirements
• Embed sustainability objectives into capital projects and workplace operations
• Advance regional sustainability governance, reporting, and process maturity

Workplace Experience

• Lead all workplace experience services, including reception, hospitality, food & beverage, events, venue management and office services throughout EMEA at the highest standards to support business performance.
• Maintain a comprehensive food service and dining program with governance oversight, culinary innovation, food and safety and delivery.
• Act as primary relationship manager for Sr internal clients and service partners
• Ensure compliance and lead occupational health and safety as it relates to GCS

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage regional budgets, re-billing, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
• Quickly develop, nurture & maintain critical relationships with Finance, Legal and Human Resources teams in region  
• Quickly Oversee purchasing, invoicing, and vendor performance reviews
• Identify efficiencies while maintaining service quality and brand standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in senior global corporate services or corporate real estate leadership roles (experience with global financial firms is desirable.)
• Strong background in capital project delivery, facilities management, workplace strategy and hospitality
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-country operations within EMEA
• Proven ability to partner with and manage outsourced service models
• Strong commercial acumen, including vendor negotiation and performance management
• Demonstrated willingness to “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done
• Excellent leadership, proactive communication, and stakeholder & senior leadership management skills
• Highest integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to routinely operate effectively under pressure and fluid business environment
• Advanced proficiency in corporate services specific platforms; included but not limited to IWMS platforms, project management tools, event /room booking tools, and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel required).

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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