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JLL: Occupancy Planner, EMEA

Headquarters: GBR-HOME-United Kingdom
URL: http://jll.com
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Position Overview

JLL is seeking a skilled Strategic Occupancy Consultant to join our dynamic EMEA variable team. In this role, you will strategically manage workspace utilisation, develop occupancy scenarios, and support clients in optimising their real estate portfolios. This role demands the strategic acumen of a senior workplace strategist combined with the technical precision of an occupancy planner.

This is a remote role based in the UK, though travel to client sites nationally may be required. You will report to the regional Occupancy Planning Manager in EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in business unit engagements addressing the future of work, return to office, and portfolio optimization.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for space questions: manage and resolve space requests.
  • Gather space requirements and scope based on customer needs, coordinating requirements across different business units.
  • Interact with client stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership (CEO, CFO, CHRO, COO).
  • Create blocking and stacking plans using Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and other presentation tools.
  • Develop migration strategies and scenario plans for client relocations.
  • Support strategic data collection processes and requirements gathering.
  • Create space optimization and restacking plans based on business needs.
  • Analyze supply/demand data and translate findings into actionable comparisons.
  • Collect business requirements and identify gaps within existing spaces.
  • Perform detailed demand analysis and capacity requirements with gap analysis.
  • Develop test-fits incorporating client programming and workplace guidelines.
  • Apply furniture standards and workplace design principles across projects.
  • Manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service.
  • Benchmark current spaces against other internal sites and utilise JLL research to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop scenario and occupancy plans leveraging a deep understanding of space supply and demand.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on workplace programs.
  • Use creative and analytical thinking to aggregate data from multiple sources and generate solution options.
  • Ensure all seat assignments comply with regulations for personnel adjacency.
  • Prepare and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand at the building level.
  • Interpret qualitative and quantitative research data and synthesize into meaningful results.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Experience: 6+ years of related experience within occupancy planning, workplace strategy, architecture, consulting, corporate real estate, interior design, organizational development, communications, or change management.
  • Strong analytical ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data.
  • Working knowledge of desk-sharing concepts and methodologies.
  • Understanding of mobile or collaborative workplace design trends.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Excel, and space planning software.
  • Preferred: Proficient in CAFM/IWMS database systems (FMS, Tririga, Archibus, or similar).
  • Understanding of workplace design principles and furniture systems.
  • Experience with strategic scenario planning and migration planning.
  • Knowledge of space programming and test-fit development.
  • Excellent client management and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in an agile environment.
  • Ability to seamlessly transition between strategic oversight and hands-on execution.
  • Energetic, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Location

Remote – Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Nottinghamshire (UK).

JLL encourages you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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