EMEA Space & Occupancy Leader - Hilversum, Netherlands

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead space and occupancy planning across a dynamic EMEA portfolio while partnering with senior client stakeholders on workplace strategy, occupancy optimization and real estate decision-making. As the EMEA Space & Occupancy Leader, you will serve as the subject matter expert for all space planning and occupancy-related activities across the Client's European Headquarters in Hilversum and multiple EMEA locations. Combining strategic insight with hands-on delivery, you will transform workplace data into actionable recommendations that support business growth, employee experience and portfolio performance. Working closely with the EMEA Alliance Director, Workplace teams, Project Management and Client leadership, you will play a key role in shaping the future workplace strategy across the region.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Drive space and occupancy planning across the EMEA portfolio, ensuring accurate workplace data, floorplans and reporting that support effective business decisions.
• Translate occupancy trends, utilization metrics and workforce insights into clear recommendations for senior client stakeholders.
• Lead workplace planning initiatives, including move management, workplace reconfigurations and future occupancy scenarios across multiple locations.
• Partner with business leaders to optimize space utilization, enhance employee experience and support long-term real estate strategies.
• Act as the trusted advisor for all space and occupancy matters across EMEA, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small team while fostering a collaborative, service-focused and high-performing culture.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in Space Planning, Occupancy Planning, Workplace Strategy, Facilities Management or Corporate Real Estate.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn workplace and occupancy data into actionable business insights.
• Experience with space management platforms such as Archibus, OSIS, PeoplePower and AutoCAD.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership teams.
• A highly organized and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment.
• Fluency in English is essential; Dutch or another European language is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 37 days of annual leave (25 vacation days plus 12 ADV days), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional vacation days.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Contribution towards your gym or sports membership.
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Travel Allowance
• 8.33% holiday allowance, with the option to have it paid out monthly.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through the GWS Academy and external training providers.
• Internal career progression opportunities and strong long-term career prospects.

Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Luc Warnier | Talent Acquisition Manager | CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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