VP, Corporate Infrastructure Services Department

VP, Corporate Infrastructure Services Department, GIC London Office

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.       

What impact can you make in this role?

VP, CISD plays a critical role in managing and implementing GIC’s global policies and processes related to workplace management, corporate procurement, workplace sustainability and wellness, and business continuity in the GIC London Office. This position reports into the Senior VP, CISD, London Office

What will you do as VP, CISD, London Office?

The VP will play a supporting role to the Senior VP across the following areas of responsibility. Based on performance and suitability, the VP will be expected to progressively assume primary operational responsibilities for selected functions and, potentially take on associated team leadership responsibilities.

Workplace Management, Security and Digital Solutions

• Proactively address evolving space demands, including renovations and reconfigurations, while considering the corporate policies and guidelines, local business needs and practices of the various teams.
• Manage office lease administration activities and maintain effective communication with the landlord and building management.
• Implement and administer digital workplace solutions to optimize the workplace environment through sensors, technology and data management.
• Ensure the smooth operation of workplace facilities, including critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure, physical office security and building management systems.  
• Oversee the front-of-house, hospitality, and housekeeping teams to deliver high-quality workplace services to staff, business travellers, and guests.
• Monitor and respond to critical infrastructure alarms on a 24/7 basis, where practical and required.

Corporate Procurement, Event Logistics and Business Travel

• Managing and monitoring the capex and opex budget for workplace-related purchases.
• Coordinate the sourcing and procurement of workplace goods and services, ensuring compliance with enterprise procurement policies, processes, and controls.
• Manage corporate events logistics, office insurance and associated claims, and support the corporate business travel program.
• Ensure proper custody, organisation, and retention of corporate records.

Workplace Sustainability and Wellness

• Manage, maintain, and enhance the workplace’s BREEAM and WELL certifications.
• Collaborate with the Singapore headquarters to design and implement strategies that enhance workplace sustainability and reduce carbon emissions from operations.
• Develop and execute workplace wellness initiatives tailored to the local context, strengthening GIC’s employee value proposition.

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

• Provide leadership as the London Office BCM Manager, supporting senior management in overseeing crisis management activities for the GIC London Office. Ensure timely and effective responses to BCM incidents, including support for business travellers.
• Proactively monitor emerging threats and assist incident commanders in maintaining vigilance and developing response plans.
• Coordinate and manage activities under the ISO 22301 BCM programme, including emergency notification tests and crisis management exercises.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Degree in Engineering or Building Services.
• Relevant experience in workplace management, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC) or the financial industry.
• High personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to exercise initiative.
• Self-directed and results-oriented, with a preference for a fast-paced work environment.
• A competent team player, emphasizing team results and goals.
• Effective team leader with clear communication, ability to inspire and motivate the team towards delivering high quality outcomes and chart the growth and development of the team.
• Strong customer orientation and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with key business stakeholders across various job levels.
• Excellent organizational abilities, effective project and time management skills, and adaptability to evolving situations.
• Experience in budget and cost management, along with proficiency in root cause analysis, industry benchmarking, survey evaluation, and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, and Planner.
• Willingness to deal with work exigencies and be on call for crisis-related issues, with the ability to multi-task and travel as needed.
• A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent background will be considered an advantage.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.                                                                                            

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-Term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please email grphrod_ldo@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.