About Mantu Mantu is growing across more than 60 countries, with a global office network of over 90 locations. Our workplaces support collaboration, client delivery, employee experience and long-term business growth. We’re looking for a Head of Real Estate to lead the performance and development of Mantu’s global real estate portfolio. You’ll shape the way our offices support the business, from portfolio planning and cost control to relocations, workplace transformation and day-to-day office operations. The role As Head of Real Estate, you’ll set the global real estate direction and lead its execution across Mantu’s international office network. You’ll work closely with country leaders, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement and local office teams. Your role will combine portfolio management, project leadership, risk control and operational management. You’ll help Mantu make clear, well-informed decisions about where we work, how our offices operate and how our workplaces should evolve as the business grows. Your Responsibilities Global real estate portfolio management
• Lead the management of Mantu’s 90+ locations worldwide.
• Review portfolio performance, occupancy levels, lease commitments and total occupancy costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve space usage and cost effectiveness.
• Build and maintain a clear view of lease dates, renewals, exits, acquisitions and major commitments.
• Prepare portfolio reviews, recommendations and business cases for senior leadership. Expansion, relocation and workplace projects
• Lead office expansion, relocation, consolidation and closure projects.
• Coordinate workplace transformation projects across multiple countries.
• Define project scope, budgets, timelines and success measures.
• Manage external advisors, landlords, brokers, designers, contractors and suppliers.
• Make sure projects meet business, employee experience, budget and compliance requirements.




• Support the creation of workplace standards that can be adapted to local needs. Risk management, compliance and governance
• Establish governance for real estate decisions, approvals and investments.
• Monitor contractual, financial, operational and regulatory risks.
• Ensure leases, permits, health and safety requirements and local obligations are properly managed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and controls across the portfolio.
• Escalate key risks and decisions clearly to senior stakeholders. Global office management
• Lead the Global Office Management function and support local office teams.
• Set clear operating standards, processes and service expectations.
• Improve consistency across office operations while respecting local requirements.
• Monitor service quality, supplier performance, workplace experience and operating costs.
• Develop reporting that gives leaders a clear view of office performance and key actions. Workplace strategy
• Create a workplace strategy that supports Mantu’s growth across 60+ countries.
• Translate business needs into practical workplace plans.
• Work with leaders to understand headcount growth, team structures, collaboration needs and local market conditions.
• Support decisions on office locations, capacity, ways of working and workplace services.
• Keep employee experience, business performance and financial discipline at the centre of workplace decisions. About you You have significant experience leading international real estate, workplace or facilities portfolios. You’re comfortable working across countries,



cultures and business functions, and you can move between long-term planning and practical execution. You’ll bring:
• 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, workplace management, facilities management or a related field.
• Experience managing a multi-country office portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of leases, occupancy planning, workplace projects and supplier management.
• Experience leading relocations, office openings, closures or large-scale refurbishments.
• A strong understanding of real estate budgets, business cases and cost control.
• Experience building governance, reporting and risk management processes.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage global and local teams.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to present clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
• Full professional fluency in English. Other languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required. What you’ll find at Mantu
• A global role with direct influence over Mantu’s workplace strategy.
• The opportunity to shape an international portfolio of 90+ locations.
• A broad network of colleagues across more than 60 countries.
• Exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional business teams.
• The chance to build consistent general practices while supporting local needs.
• A role with clear ownership across portfolio planning, projects, governance and office operations Mantu is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promote diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

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