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
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
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com . Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn , X , and Instagram .
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.
Blackstone · London, UK