Global Head of Workplace

At Verda, we're building a full-stack AI cloud, covering everything from data centers and hardware to our own cloud platform that the world's leading AI teams use to do serious AI work.

We strive to make a positive mark on the world through the infrastructure we build and give leading teams a service they can truly depend on. Headquartered in Helsinki, we operate globally with offices in London and San Francisco.

Join Verda while it’s still being built - not once it’s finished.

Why Verda

Cash and equity compensation along with local benefits.40+ nationalities, with 6 different ones on the management team.A real chance to make an impact and work alongside world class engineers, researchers, and partners across the global AI ecosystem.

Practicalities

Work mode: Hybrid, based in Helsinki or LondonLevel: LeadEmployment type: Full time and permanent

Own the end-to-end employee experience of Verda's physical spaces as we expand internationally. You'll set global standards and strategy while managing a team of Local Office Managers who run day-to-day operations at each site. This is a hands-on, build-from-scratch role for someone who can negotiate a lease as comfortably as they can make sure the coffee's good and the office feels welcoming.

Your Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Hire, manage, and develop Local Office Managers across all sites, setting clear expectations and KPIsBuild playbooks and SOPs so managers operate consistently while adapting to local contextRun regular syncs to surface issues, share best practices, and align priorities

Facilities & Real Estate

Lead office design, space planning, and fit-outs for new and existing sitesManage landlord, contractor, and facilities vendor relationships across jurisdictionsPartner with People, IT, and Finance on office openings, relocations, and closuresSet health & safety and compliance standards aligned with local regulations

Office Experience & Hospitality

Own snacks, beverages, and catering across all offices, balancing quality, variety, and local tasteSet and maintain visual/atmospheric standards (design, cleanliness, signage) so every office feels welcoming and on-brandCurate reception, meeting rooms, and guest experience for employees, candidates, and visitorsPlan office events and culture moments in partnership with People/CultureGather employee feedback on office experience and turn it into concrete improvements

Budget & Vendors

Own workplace budget planning and vendor contract negotiation, with rollups from each siteBalance cost discipline with the experience bar the company wants to set

Your key competencies

Experience in workplace, facilities, or real estate operations, including experience scaling offices across multiple countriesPeople management experience, ideally leading a distributed teamA genuine eye for hospitality and space design, not just pure operationsTrack record managing office build-outs, relocations, or lease negotiationsComfortable operating in ambiguityFluent English required

Experience in hypergrowth tech, infrastructure, or data center companies

What's Next

We're building fast and this role needs the right person behind it. There's no artificial deadline, but when we find who we're looking for, we move. If this sounds like your next move, apply now.

Please submit your application through our Careers page. We don't accept applications sent by email.