Workplace Senior Specialist

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Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent.

We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

As a Senior Workplace Experience Specialist, you will optimize our UK and European work spaces, leading change and delivering impactful projects. This is an office-based role, five days a week.

• Create and implement positive workplace experiences aligned with business objectives and budgets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and proactively engage employees and visitors for feedback.
• Foster employee engagement and well-being through wellness programs and team-building events.
• Lead real estate site searches, selection, and due diligence, including market analysis and site visits for traditional and non-traditional real estate opportunities.
• Drive organizational change and implement real estate strategies in partnership with global and local teams.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and real estate brokers.
• Analyze data and deliver financial modelling and budgeting for workplace projects; generate reports to support strategic decisions and ensure alignment with Finance Team expectations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements, and internal processes.
• Design and manage office A&A works, vendor design teams, and workplace projects end-to-end, including EH&S.
• Oversee day-to-day workplace management across UK and Europe (including Dublin, Belgium, France, and Spain) by collaborating with management teams and vendors.
• Travel primarily within EMEA, occasionally to the US.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Project Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, IWFM, RICS, ILM) are beneficial.
• 5+ years’ experience in corporate real estate, workplace management, or hospitality management.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, presentation, and communication skills; proficiency in financial modelling and scenario reporting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and critique building plans and floor plans.
• Experience in space planning and design solutions for workplace optimization.
• Working knowledge of building design, systems, and technical aspects.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate markets and regulatory requirements across UK and Europe; strong understanding of compliance standards.
• Concierge mindset with a commitment to exceptional service and support.
• Comfortable and experienced in presenting at all-employee townhalls, including news, events, and complex topics.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management/real estate visualization software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, AutoCAD).
• Experience with digital workplace tools and hybrid work environments is a plus.
• Ability to travel as required.

Dolby Hiring Entity:
4-6 Soho Square
London,
W1D 3PZ