About Us Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.Role Overview This is an established and important role within Planet, responsible for leading our general real estate and facilities agenda. The role manages our property portfolio, supports the development of Planet Hubs, optimises smaller or less-used locations, and rationalises offices where we have multiple sites in one city. It also oversees the development of a consistent global facilities model, ensuring we have the right people, partners and processes in place to support our offices and provide safe, effective and well-managed workplaces for our teams.What you will do Property portfolio responsibilities Manage the global property portfolio, including acquisitions, renewals, disposals, subleases, dilapidations and lease obligations, in line with the property roadmap and with support from external real estate partnersWork with the business to identify ongoing requirements, ensuring business cases for acquisitions and renewals are reviewed and approvedLead workplace projects including fit-outs, relocations, reinstatements and space optimisation,



delivered to budget and business requirementsWork closely with Legal, Tax, Finance, People, IT and local leadership teams to ensure property decisions are commercially sound, operationally deliverable and appropriately risk assessedEnsure processes are followed and improved where possibleTrack lease terms, notice dates, expiry dates, sublet rights, costs and savings opportunities so that the portfolio can be actively managedSupport the annual budgeting and planning cycle with oversight on annual cost managementFacilities responsibilities Build and continuously improve an effective global Facilities Management model, with clear roles, partner support, escalation routes and consistent standards across Planet Hubs and officesManage the team of Office Managers in 'Planet Hubs' to ensure seamless running and maintenance of the hubsBuild a network of designated office points of contact across smaller Planet Offices, ensuring responsibilities are clear and proportionate to the time requiredIdentify Partner organisations to support delivery of our facilities requirements e.G. repairs & maintenanceOwn supplier lifecycle (selection, negotiation, performance management, escalation and exit) in conjunction with Procurement and LegalEnsure our offices are well maintained and repairs made quickly and cost effectivelyEnsure statutory and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions, including health & safety,



fire safety and building inspection, closing remediation itemsSupervise the management of the global company car fleet, ensuring adherence to company policyWho you are An experienced Real Estate and Facilities professional with strong commercial, operational and stakeholder management capabilityProven experience managing a multi-location property portfolio, including lease reviews, renewals, exits, subleases, relocations and office consolidationAble to work confidently with landlords, brokers, legal advisers, design partners, build contractors and facilities providersStrong financial discipline, with experience managing budgets, modelling options, tracking costs and identifying savings opportunitiesPractical experience delivering office moves, fit-outs, new builds and transitions with minimal disruption to the businessComfortable working across countries, entities and functions, balancing local requirements with group-wide standardsA structured and organised operator who can manage multiple projects, deadlines, stakeholders and dependencies at the same timeA pragmatic communicator who listens to local teams, influences senior leaders and lands clear decisionsHands-on, resilient and solutions-focused, with the energy to improve the function while keeping day-to-day facilities running wellWhy Planet Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast-paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.We would love to hear from you.At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Real Estate & Facilities (Madrid)
🏢 Planet
📍 Madrid