Strategic real estate planning services based on the business strategies and requirements relative to the region.

Direct management function in gathering, disseminating and analyses of business requirements for business units and countries within the region.

Create overall real estate strategies and plans for the business units and countries within the region

Portfolio analysis, development and execution of the global real estate strategic plan as it relates to the region.

Manage all CRES operational activities in line with Group standards

Support the Business in optimal use of property portfolio

Deliver property services in a cost efficient and effective way

Introduce industry best practice to the regional and in-country CRES functions

Ensure Country teams manage the Global Environmental and Health & Safety Programmes in the Region. Ensure established objectives are achieved

Ensure Country teams monitor property operational risk and manage the development of robust mitigation plans

Ensure Country teams manage the Business Continuity Programmes in the Region

Act as first point of escalation for unmitigated risks

Ensure Country teams deliver Group property insurance reporting in line with Group Insurance specifications

Drive the regional real estate strategic planning for CRES to ensure the long term occupancy plans for our property portfolio are aligned with the business direction.

Act as the main interface between CRES and business unit clients at country and regional level in order to manage and lead real estate strategic planning.

Develop portfolio management metrics that illustrate the financial performance of the regional property assets.

Developing models to link business and real estate strategy to forecast supply & demand for space and developing master & strategic plans for utilization and development potential of land and/or buildings within the property portfolio for the region.

Work with both CRES Programme Management and CRES Operations regional teams to ensure the real estate strategies and plans are correctly delivered.

Contribute to the development of new business initiatives.

Undertake real estate due diligence reviews as and when required for potential new business acquisitions.

Manage Country CRES Managers and provide technical support as necessary.

Approve property implementation plans in alignment with agreed strategies

Approve BAU, acquisitions and disposals plan

Approve Capital Expenditure plan

Evaluate regional sourcing options

Develop regional sourcing strategies

Procurement of regional supply arrangements, in cooperation with Strategic Sourcing

Ensure Country team compliance with all Group policies, procedures, standards

Ensure Country team compliance with all legislative requirements

Assist Country teams to develop and agree country level Service Level agreements prior to presentation to the businesses. Approve same when complete

Approve country sourcing strategy

Approve Supplier Service Agreements

Ensure effective benchmarking of property portfolio performance across the Region

Assume overall responsibility for the effective implementation of the Manhattan Database ensuring the capture of Global Property data by country, address, type, use and tenure and populate with property hard costs across the Regional Portfolio

Ensure operational risks are highlighted and resolved at country and regional level.

Ensure all property insurance data is captured and accurately reported using the Insurance module of the Manhattan Property Management system