We are seeking an experienced Regional Workplace Experience Lead with demonstrated experience in managing people and Workplaces to work onsite in a quickly growing environment. You will have a deep understanding of our values, culture, and a proven ability to develop and scale programs with operational prowess. This position will report into our Global Workplace Experience Lead.
Directly manage Workplace Experience Managers within the region providing guidance, coaching, and building best in class teams to support Block
Ensure all office locations within region are operating efficiently, consistently and to Block workplace standards
Partner with Design & Construction PM’s to ensure office projects are adequately executed, staffed and managed when expansions occur within region
Work with Workplace Experience Managers to build relationships with local team, site leads and be the single point of contact for in region escalations resolve conflict if/when necessary, be the first point of escalation
Feed any Headcount info to our Real Estate Planning team and flag any potential growth concerns
Assist Workplace Experience Managers & Facilities teams with team moves
Responsible for regional budget monthly reconciliation and working with the Strategy team to develop the annual financial plan for each region
Interfaces with program leads (D&C, Facilities, Culinary, Events, RE) to ensure productive ongoing interdepartmental relationships, coaches and trains XMs to do the same
Meet all Landlords within region and be the escalation path if/when issues arise
Responsible for building localized programs that connect Blocks with each other and their communities
Ensure Workplace Experience managers are effectively managing vendor relationships for key contracts in region
Work with XM’s to create inspiring, engaging, and purposeful experiences that contribute back to our Square seller ecosystem and company purpose of economic empowerment
Oversee the successful execution of team events “onsites” and activities planned in offices
Oversee the successful implementation of our workplace experience program while contributing back to the global strategy
Directly support our London office population
5+ years of experience leading people as Office Operations Manager, Project manager, Workplace Experience Manager, or Community operations
Experience working in retail, restaurants, and hotels a plus
Excellent communication skills; written, verbal, and strong public speaking skills
Demonstrated administrative experience supporting a team in a fast-paced environment
Extremely reliable and impeccable attention to detail
Strong vendor and event management experience