Geneva Site and Workplace Manager

• 30 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite period
• Geneva

Geneva Site and Workplace Manager (Geneva - Switzerland)

The FIA is looking for a Geneva Site and Workplace Manager to take charge of its Geneva workplace as a strategic asset. You will combine workplace strategy with practical implementation, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality environment that evolves with our organization and supports an excellent staff experience.

Reporting to the Workplace, Health and Safety Manager, you will lead the local workplace and facilities management team, collaborate with business leaders, and contribute to the continuous improvement and harmonization of workplace practices across FIA sites.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shape site strategy: Develop the medium-term vision for space, capacity, services, and investments. Build clear scenarios and business cases for workplace, lease, and layout decisions.
• Deliver workplace projects: Lead renovation, fit-out, relocation, and improvement projects from planning and design to handover, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Manage high-quality workplace services: Oversee technical and non-technical facilities management services, define service standards, manage vendors and contracts, and promote continuous improvement.
• Protect people and operations: Ensure effective management of health and safety, physical security, emergency preparedness, incident response, and business continuity.
• Manage budgets and value: Control workplace and facilities management budgets, prioritize investments, and identify efficiency gains without compromising safety, quality, or employee experience.
• Lead and influence: Mentor the local team, act as a trusted partner to business leaders, and build alignment between internal stakeholders, landlords, consultants, contractors, and service providers.

PROFILE:

What you bring

• Relevant degree in facilities management, real estate, architecture, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in workplace management, real estate, or facilities management, including renovation, fit-out, or workplace projects.
• Experience in developing business cases and presenting clear investment options to senior decision-makers.
• Strong knowledge of technical and non-technical facilities management, lease or asset management, budgets, procurement, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Experience in leading a small team and coordinating contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety, physical security, and business continuity.
• Proficiency in English and French.

An advantage: experience in an international or multi-site environment, hybrid workplace models, workplace change or employee experience projects, and additional languages.

The profile we are looking for

You are forward-looking, pragmatic, and service-oriented. You can move easily from strategic planning to practical execution, manage multiple priorities, constructively challenge existing practices, and gain buy-in without relying on formal authority. You bring sound business judgment, clear communication, and a strong sense of accountability.

Why join us?

• Take real responsibility for the Geneva site and contribute to shaping its future.
• Lead visible workplace projects having a direct impact on staff and the organization.
• Work closely with business leaders in an international and multi-site environment.
• Contribute to the development and harmonization of workplace practices across the FIA.

Application deadline: 11 October 2026

If you are interested, please send us your CV and any relevant documents.

The FIA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are interested, please send us your application!