Workplace Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.

About the team

Anduril's Workplace team is seeking a Workplace Manager to join us. The Workplace Operations team is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the operational aspects of a work environment to ensure efficiency, productivity, and a positive work experience and reports through the Head of Facilities.

As a Workplace Manager, you will assist in developing and managing the operations of a world-class facilities programme. The right candidate will have strong analytical ability, exceptional communication skills, ability to build business partnerships with third-party providers and ability to resolve challenging problems with minimal guidance.

Here's what you'll do

• Lead the UK employee onboarding process, including building access, office tours, and orientation presentations.
• Manage logistical aspects of monthly staff meetings, after-hours activities, and quarterly social events, encompassing venue booking, catering, and coordination.
• Coordinate with the customer experience team for guest visits and internal employee arrangements.
• Support office F&B programme and manage general office supplies, ensuring all needs are met efficiently.
• Implement workplace efficiency measures, track space utilisation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments of employee equipment and hardware.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address office concerns and foster a positive and productive environment.
• Oversee contracts and liaise with service providers, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Handle seating arrangements and onboarding logistics in line with current and future staffing requirements.
• Execute workplace-related projects, ensuring they align with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Communicate updates and improvements to the workplace environment to all staff members clearly.

Required Qualifications

• You have strong organisational and time management skills.
• A blend of operational expertise and strategic thinking with a proven ability to solve complex workplace challenges.
• Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and implement measurable improvements.
• Your communication skills are strong both verbally and in writing.
• You're both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility.
• You're an independent worker who can work with ambiguity and drive to outcomes with minimal oversight.
• You have a strong attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• You have experience in multi-site management.
• You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the EMEA region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously worked at a fast-paced tech company
• Experience managing day-to-day operations and projects

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for creating efficient and employee-friendly work environments, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of Anduril. Join us on our mission transforming the future of defence.

UK Salary Range

£50,609—£75,914 GBP