Workplace Data Strategist | EMEA

We are seeking a Space Strategist /  to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in an international fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with global clients to translate business needs into innovative workplace solutions.

This opportunity sits as part of our growing EMEA occupier services team and is based within our office in Amsterdam with the EMEA workplace advisory team. Working closely with stakeholders across multiple countries you will develop workplace strategies and  strategic occupancy and space planning solutions that align with business objectives workplace standards and evolving client requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Delivery of strategic occupancy and space planning projects across EMEA for one of our global clients with an office portfolio of c. 200000 sqm;

Planning Support & Scenario Development

• Assist in developing space and workplace scenarios based on business needs growth assumptions and utilization insights
• Prepare planning options test fits (working with designers/partners as needed) stacking and adjacency plans and capacity models
• Help evaluate feasibility for consolidations expansions and flexible seating strategies

Occupancy & Utilization Analysis

• Analyze occupancy and utilization data to support right-sizing and planning efforts
• Use dashboards space data and IWMS tools to model future capacity needs
• Track and organize planning inputs assumptions and changes

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Alignment

• Support planning sessions and workshops with meeting materials notes and follow-ups
• Assist with stakeholder communications and presentations to summarize analysis and planning recommendations
• Partner with workplace facilities and project management teams to gather inputs and understand business priorities
• Communicate complex planning concepts and analysis in clear executive-friendly formats

Workplace Strategy Integration

• Apply workplace standards planning guidelines and design principles when preparing planning materials
• Assist in planning for flexible workplace programs and future workplace pilot areas
• Help escort planning decisions through change management processes
• Provide inputs to programming project implementation partners and change enablement activities

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with the Workplace Strategy team client real estate teams PMO and Technology partners
• Contribute to the development of planning methodologies tools templates and best practices on client accounts
• Support planning governance and standards to ensure accuracy consistency and adoption across the portfolio
• Participate in planning reviews and lessons-learned discussions to support continuous improvement
• Support planning governance and policies that enhance accuracy consistency and adoption

Planning Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare reports visuals and dashboards summarizing planning outcomes and scenarios
• Maintain planning files demand logs and scenario models to ensure accuracy and traceability
• Contribute to playbooks templates and planning tools that improve consistency and speed to insight
• Remain informed of planning assumptions space standards capacity metrics and demand forecasts
• Partner with IWMS and reporting teams to ensure data supports strategic planning and decision-making

Qualifications :

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar workplace strategy and space Planning role. International experience is a big plus.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret occupancy and workplace data identify trends and translate insights into strategic space planning recommendations.
• Experience with  AutoCAD and CAFM systems.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
• Client-focused with a commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience and practical workplace solutions.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions and cultures in an international environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced multicultural and globally distributed team environment.
• Passion for emerging workplace trends planning technologies and ways of working
• Willingness to grow skills in workplace strategy scenario modeling data storytelling and decision-support tools
• Eagerness to contribute to planning standards methodology improvements and knowledge-sharing over time

Interview Process

Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. First Interview An introductory interview with the Head of EMEA Workplace Advisory and a key stakeholder. This conversation will focus on your experience technical expertise and overall fit for the role and team.
2. Second Interview A competency-based interview with two members of the global Workplace Advisory team. This stage provides an opportunity to explore your approach to collaboration problem-solving and working in an international environment.
3. Final Interview A case study presentation where you will be asked to analyse a workplace planning scenario and present your recommendations. This stage allows you to demonstrate your analytical thinking strategic approach and presentation skills.

Additional Information :

Recruitment Agencies and Independent Recruiters

We are fortunate to receive a strong volume of high-quality applications for our vacancies. If additional support is needed we conduct our own direct search and where appropriate we work with our preferred recruitment partners.

For this reason we kindly ask recruitment agencies and independent recruiters not to contact us regarding this vacancy or to offer recruitment services. Unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles submitted without a prior written agreement will not be considered and no fees will be payable.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time