Workplace Services Chief Andina

Function:  Workplace Services Chief Andina

Scope: Region - Andean

Location: Bogotá - Colombia

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Strategic Workplace Management:

•  Oversee and implement workplace strategies that enhance productivity, well-being, and collaboration across Andean region.

•  Develop and lead Andean region workplace standards, ensuring alignment with global strategies.
  

Operations & Facilities Management

• Ensure operational excellence, financial efficiency and outstanding user experience through the management of outsourced teams of cleaning, gardening, catering, people transportation, employee store, building maintenance, workplace projects and administrative services.

•  Oversee vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, managing performance, and ensuring cost efficiency.

•  Ensure facilities meet compliance and regulatory standards across all locations.

Workplace Experience & Culture

•  Design and implement initiatives that foster an engaging, inclusive, and productive workplace environment.

•  Act as the main point of contact for Andean region employees regarding workplace services and provide an exceptional employee experience.
  

Space & Resource Planning

• Lead space planning, utilization, and office design to accommodate changing business needs.

•  Manage office moves, expansions, and changes in layout, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

• Ensure that the workspace meets operational needs and promotes a positive organizational culture through the preparation and execution of office projects, space management and renovations.

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility

•  Develop sustainability programs to reduce the environmental impact of workplace operations (e.g., energy efficiency, waste reduction).
  

Financial Management

•  Oversee budget planning, forecasting, and management for workplace services within Andean region.

•  Track and report on cost metrics, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.

• Prepare the Workplace budget, ensuring that the premises are aligned with the business, procurement and finance.

• Elaborate and manage the area's CAPEX and OPEX, controlling costs, monitoring indicators and ensuring the financial sustainability of operations.

• Actively participate in initiatives to stabilize, standardize and improve operations and facilities, ensuring alignment with global or regional initiatives as needed.

• Actively participate in the local routines, being a facilitating member and active in the needs to ensure the continuity and improvement of services and experience.

• Elaborate and implement continuous improvements and internal policies related to infrastructure and services, ensuring compliance with corporate norms and standards.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Higher education degree in administration, engineering or related areas

• Minimum prior experience of 5 years in facilities management, services management or similar in multiple sites

• Languages: Advanced English.

• Knowledge of standards and regulations.

Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

• Problem solving and decision making.

• Leadership and team management skills.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.