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Warner Bros. Discovery Director, Facilities & Real Estate - UK/Ireland/Nordics/Germany in London, United Kingdom
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
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 storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers 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…
Join our dynamic team as the Director, Real Estate Planning & Development , where you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction and tactical operations of our office locations across the UK & Ireland, Nordics, and GSA regions.
Role Accountabilities…
Strategic Oversight : Proactively manage the facility portfolio, identifying opportunities based on industry trends and shifts in business direction.
Collaborative Strategy : Translate business requirements into strategic opportunities that adhere to cost guidelines and corporate policies.
Financial Analysis : Support lease negotiations and financial analyses, ensuring real estate solutions are cost-effective and operationally efficient.
Knowledge Development : Utilize knowledge of real estate and corporate strategy to support business decision-making and provide subject matter expertise.
Standards & Processes : Collaborate on office standards and processes to maximize utility, impact, and cost-efficiency across all locations.
Budget Management : Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, maintaining financial stewardship over correlated budget areas.
Team Leadership : Select, train, and manage department staff, ensuring ongoing communication and performance management.
Qualifications & Experience…
Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, or equivalent certification.
Professional Experience : Minimum of 8 years in corporate real estate and facilities senior management or large-scale project management.
Communication Skills : Strong communication abilities with experience in client relationship management and strategic vendor management.
Financial Proficiency : Skilled in financial management of significant operating and capital budgets.
Cultural Awareness : Experience working with various cultures across the region, with fluency in English essential, Nordic and German languages an advantage.
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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.