Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
About the Team
Join the dynamic Real Estate & Facility Management (RE-FM) team at Thales Netherlands, where we take care of everything that makes working here smooth, safe, and enjoyable. Here’s what we handle:

• Real Estate: We manage 20 industrial and office buildings in Hengelo and 15 leased spaces at other locations, including the innovative High-Tech Systems Park in Hengelo.
  
• Facility Management: We oversee strategic facility services and partner with outsourced experts to deliver seamless operations.
  
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): We create a safe and sustainable workplace, focusing on health, environmental impact, and pollution prevention.
  
• Office Management: Our Service Point and Management Assistants team supports the business every day.
  
• Security (CSM): Our country security team keeps our facilities secure through proactive awareness and preventive measures.
  
• Travel Management: Our Travel Manager ensures smooth travel experiences by overseeing local policies, budgets, and vendor relationships.
  

As a team, we partner closely with our clients, ensuring Thales’ growth and our customers' long-term satisfaction.

About Your Future Job
As Operational Coordinator Real Estate & Facility, you’ll bridge the gap between business needs and operations, ensuring that our workspaces evolve with Thales’ demands. Working with diverse stakeholders—from Naval to IT—you’ll coordinate space management, oversee strategic planning, and play a hands-on role in projects that shape how we work, like creating a unified front office. You’ll anticipate business needs, make operational and tactical decisions, and help elevate our team’s impact on Thales’ future.
You’ll also be the go-to person for workplace allocation and spearhead efforts to create an activity-based workplace in Hengelo—where people and ideas thrive.

Why You’d Be a Great Fit
You’re someone who’s ready to dive in and get things done, bringing a positive attitude and a touch of humor to the team. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Education & Experience: HBO level education or equivalent. Project management experience is a plus.
  
• Customer Focus: Service-oriented with a knack for connecting and networking across all levels.
  
• Multi-Tasking Maven: Skilled at handling multiple projects with precision and independence.
  
• Data: Strong affinity with data driven work
  
• Strategic Thinker: Able to turn business needs into actionable, long-term goals.
  
• Team Player with Spark: Enthusiastic, driven, and ready to bring positive change.
  
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
  

What’s in It for You

• Exciting Role: A challenging position within a tech-savvy, innovative team where your ideas are valued.
  
• Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills in technical, commercial, or international areas.
  
• Global Network: Collaborate with colleagues from 68 countries.
  
• Flexibility & Balance: Work from home up to two days a week, if your role allows.
  
• Personalized Perks: Customize benefits—like trading days off for internet costs, joining the bicycle plan, or company fitness.
  
• Ample Time Off: 40 days of PTO—yes, really!
  

Interested?
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Diversity Statement
We believe in equal opportunity and flexibility. Your well-being matters, and we support working patterns that align with your goals—whether part-time hours, job sharing, or remote work.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' security standards, candidates must provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the Netherlands, and employment/education history. Some roles may require security clearance.