Real Estate Operations Lead

3 months ago


London, United Kingdom 696 DSC Corporate Services Full time

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

The Real Estate Operations Lead is a multifaceted role that spans across budget management, real estate capital projects and operations, client relations, business analytics, lease portfolio administration and general support for the SVP – Head of International Real Estate and Facilities, and the International Real Estate team. This role will operate on an international scale (APAC, EMEA and LATAM - excluding North America).

Your Role Accountabilities...

Liaising with GRE Finance teams, working closely with Budget owners across WBD International Real Estate Portfolio; management of International Facilities and Real Estate CapEx and OpEx Budget evaluation, with the aim of streamlining the budget process and identifying potential improvements/savings opportunities

Support Capital Real Estate projects through budget and finance review, requesting new CapEx Project codes and IO numbers, creating POs when needed and setting up new vendors

Primary Point of contact for WBD International lease documentation, tracking lease changes and portfolio updates in APAC, EMEA and LATAM working closely with the head of Real Estate and Facilities for each Region in collaboration with internal partners/COE for lease admin and accounting and provide data analysis and reports when needed

Support Capital projects across International, reviewing Capital Expenditure, project status, and assisting with project administration including presentations of quantitative and qualitative information

Work as part of a team across the business and relevant third-party suppliers to identify requirements and complete analysis of projects and reports

Coordinate relationships with IT/AV, Security, and stakeholders across the business to collaboratively achieve project deliverables

Closely monitor workspace planning/allocation and advise on changes that may impact the success of Agile Working

Provide direct-line management support to the SVP including acting as point of contact for all internal and external contacts, clients, and service providers

Diary management for the SVP including scheduling, organising and co-ordinating meetings and facilities and providing any relevant information (i.e., Monthly International office managers call etc.)

Make travel, transport, and hotel arrangements, arrange travel itineraries, and manage logistics of any participating travel/immigration/frequent flyer/traveller schemes for SVP

Prepare, submit, and track monthly expenses claims

Administrative and business support to SVP and International Facilities and Real Estate team

Key liaison between International Real Estate & Facilities team and wider organisation to advise on communications and client relations strategy, providing guidance and direction to wider team on tactics and cultural sensitivities

Take ownership of client-facing communications and activities, including drafting presentations for SVP, managing, and guiding staff engagement efforts and providing support for International Real Estate and Facilities customer-facing information on the WBD Portal/other platforms

Make positive contribution to GRE projects with strategic and analytical thinking, problem-solving and solutions, using cultural awareness to advise team on communications and negotiations

Qualifications and Experience...

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Real Estate or Finance preferred, or an equivalent combination of skills, training and proven experience. Experience in business planning within a facilities and real estate arena is a plus

Advanced degree, certification or additional professional training a plus – particularly within Corporate Real Estate industry (MCR, etc)

A solid understanding of budget management and real estate accounting principles preferred. Strong proficiency in spreadsheet and other data analysis techniques are required

Critical thinker and strong problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to frame issues, articulate findings and present optimal solutions

Ability to gain consensus, communicate policy, build relationships and create systems for managing data needed to perform above responsibilities in a timely, effective and cost-efficient manner

Ability to work independently/proactively and produce excellent results in a highly dynamic work environment. Must demonstrate proficiency in working collaboratively and cross-functionally within the organisation and the business to execute tasks under tight deadlines, demonstrating sound “relationship management” skills both within and external to the organisation

Experience establishing and implementing effective business processes and procedures, related to facilities, space planning, and portfolio management

A high level of initiative, customer focus and aptitude for learning.

Must be exceptionally organised, structured, methodical, and attentive to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through clear and concise reports, meetings and calls and one-on-one dialogue. Must have strong presentation skills as well and represent the organisation with poise, professionalism and confidence

Professional conduct and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information is a must

#LI-Hybrid

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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