The Brief
We were engaged by Julius Baer, a leading finance firm based in Farringdon, Central London, to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager. The organisation required a professional who could balance both strategic planning and hands-on management, ensuring their office environment remained safe, efficient, and supportive of their fast-paced business operations.
The Challenge
As a global private banking group, Julius Baer needed a Facilities Manager who could thrive in a professional and highly regulated environment. The role demanded someone with the ability to manage the complexities of facilities operations while also supporting long-term strategic goals. The ideal candidate needed to demonstrate:
• Proven facilities management experience within corporate office environments.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance, and health and safety.
• Excellent vendor and stakeholder management skills.
• Budget management expertise, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
The challenge lay in sourcing an individual who combined deep technical expertise with leadership skills and the agility to operate in a high-pressure environment.
Our Approach
We carried out a targeted search, leveraging our extensive network of facilities management professionals. We prioritised candidates who demonstrated both the technical capabilities and the interpersonal skills required to succeed at Julius Baer.
Through rigorous screening and careful shortlisting, we ensured that only those candidates who matched the client’s exacting standards were presented for consideration.
The Outcome
Julius Baer appointed a highly capable Facilities Manager who has taken on responsibility for the full scope of facilities operations, including space management, maintenance, compliance, and emergency planning. Their leadership ensures that the workplace continues to support employee productivity, safety, and wellbeing while aligning with the company’s broader objectives.
Candidate Feedback
"I highly recommend Peter as a proactive and supportive Facilities Management recruiter.
Peter has an extensive network in the Facilities Management space and quickly matched my skill set with appropriate roles, facilitating meetings with some incredible employers and helping to make the recruitment process efficient and rewarding.
I highly recommend that you connect with Peter and his team, if you are looking for an exciting new FM role."