The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
From Manager, Workplace & Facilities (L5)
3-5 years as an L5 ManagerSkills to master
- Mastering regional P&L management, leading complex multi-site projects, developing and mentoring a team of specialists, and building strong relationships with regional business leaders.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently exceeding regional budget targets and delivering significant cost savings.
- Successfully leading a major office build-out or consolidation project from start to finish.
- Demonstrating strong leadership by developing and promoting at least one team member.
- Proactively identifying and implementing strategic improvements to regional workplace programmes.
- 2
From Director-level role in another large, global organisation
Direct entry, depending on previous scope and scaleSkills to master
- Understanding our specific company culture and strategic priorities, familiarising yourself with our global portfolio and key vendor relationships, and quickly building credibility with senior internal stakeholders.
You're ready to move on when
- A proven track record of managing a comparable global portfolio and budget.
- Demonstrable experience in driving strategic workplace initiatives and achieving measurable results.
- Strong references from previous executive leadership confirming your strategic capabilities and leadership style.