Senior Vice President & Head – Facilities Management, Corporate Services & Workplace Experience

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  • Date posted

    October 22, 2026

  • Hiring location

    UAE

  • Quantity

    1 person

Description

RAKBANK is seeking a Senior Vice President & Head - Facilities Management, Corporate Services & Workplace Experience for its banking operations in the United Arab Emirates. This position suits a professional who combines role-specific knowledge with dependable execution, sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to customer service and control standards.

Job Overview

This senior leadership role oversees facilities, corporate services and workplace experience across the bank’s operations. It combines engineering and asset management with service standards, cost awareness, safety, resilience and a consistent workplace experience for employees and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead facilities-management and engineering operations across the organisation’s property and workplace portfolio.
  • Oversee critical infrastructure, building systems, maintenance strategies and asset lifecycle planning.
  • Set service standards for workplace experience, corporate services and related vendor-delivered activities.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, health and safety requirements and relevant regulatory obligations.
  • Monitor service performance, cost, risk and resilience while identifying practical efficiency improvements.
  • Lead internal teams and service partners, manage escalations and report on operational performance and priorities.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Senior experience in facilities management, engineering operations, corporate services or workplace leadership is relevant.
  • Knowledge of critical building systems, maintenance, workplace services, health and safety and vendor governance is useful.
  • Experience managing budgets, service providers, operational risk and multi-site delivery is valuable at this level.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, planning and executive communication are essential capabilities.

Skills

The role needs strategic thinking and practical operational control, including performance management, negotiation, service improvement, contingency planning and the ability to balance employee experience with cost, safety and reliability.

Employment Details

Location: United Arab Emirates. The position sits within a regulated banking environment and requires respect for customer confidentiality, internal controls and relevant procedures. The role operates in a regulated banking environment where accuracy, confidentiality, accountability and customer protection matter. The successful candidate should maintain reliable records, follow approved procedures, raise concerns promptly and work constructively with colleagues and stakeholders. Applicants should be ready to discuss relevant experience and explain how their skills match the responsibilities of the position.

Country

UAE

select-type

Full Time

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