Area Admin and Facilities Manager – East Mediterranean

About the role

Maersk is seeking an Area Admin and Facilities Manager to lead administrative and facility operations across its East Mediterranean offices. Based in Istanbul, the role will oversee multiple locations, ensuring smooth office functionality, strategic real‑estate management, and successful implementation of Return‑to‑Office initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regional office and facility management activities, including leasing, renewals, relocations, expansions, space optimisation and real‑estate negotiations.
• Oversee facility operations across offices, warehouses and depots, managing maintenance, repairs, renovations, construction projects and vendor relationships.
• Drive sustainability and workplace improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste management and employee satisfaction.
• Manage facility and administration budgets, monitor expenditures, identify cost‑saving opportunities and provide financial reporting.
• Lead regional fleet management, covering vehicle leasing, procurement, maintenance, disposal and compliance.
• Oversee business travel and mobility services, including flight and hotel arrangements and employee transfers.
• Manage office services such as reception, mailroom, catering, document management and related contracts.
• Partner with HSSE and IT teams to ensure safe, compliant and fully functional workplace environments.
• Plan and execute internal and external corporate events, meetings, conferences and off‑site activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading direct and indirect admin teams across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of real‑estate, facilities and fleet management within a multinational environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, drive cost‑efficiency and report financial insights to senior leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, collaborating with HSSE, IT and external vendors.

Required skills