Head, Real Estate Services and Administration

StandardBankGroup

Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man permanent

Posted: May 7, 2026

Job Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To drive the implementation of the Real Estate Services (RES) enablement plan for a small Africa Regions country. To enable the achievement of the Technology and Operations Function's business strategy and goals. To lead, manage and deliver on the RES capabilities with specific focus on Leasing in of space. Property Management, Facilities Management, Technical Services, Logistics, Project Management and Physical Security within a small country.

Minimum Qualification: 

• First Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction and Physical Planning, Design Studies, Project Management, Engineering Sciences Study Direction, Quantitative Studies

Experience Required :

• 8 - 10 years experience in Real Estate Management
• The role requires an experienced individual who is customer focused with proven organisational capability of implementing Real Estate Services projects, gained from a track record of 8 years in functional leadership.

Key Outputs :

• Identify and deliver fit-for-purpose Real Estate solutions that enable a consistent workplace experience within the Africa Regions country.
• Implement Real Estate Governance standards and fundamentals for lease, buy, sell and develop within the specific Africa Regions country. Monitor adherence to minimum standards relating to retail and commercial infrastructure development and physical security.
• Monitor and control adherence to minimum standards for Real Estate Services within the specific Africa Regions country, to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory laws applicable to the country nuances.
• Drive the implementation of physical corporate infrastructure projects. Maintain and manage facilities for corporate infrastructure.
• Lead the implementation of the Real Estate Services practical plan to be implemented within the country to ensure alignment and realisation of the Technology and Operations objectives.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Directing People
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Building Access Management
• Building Engineering
• Compliance
• Emergency Response
• Incident Management
• Occupant Services
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Real Estate Management
• Security Assessment
• Space Planning

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