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Humanoid

Head of Workplace & Facilities

UK, LondonOnsite · United Kingdom
Director+ · FullTime · Operations
POSTED 21 OCTVERIFIED 1D AGO
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£89k–£188k
p25–p75 · n=35
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since 21 Oct
H-1B · FY26
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Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 - our rapidly developed humanoid platform being deployed in real industrial environments - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About the Role

As a Head of Workplace & Facilities based in London, you will be responsible for ensuring our teams operate in environments that are not only functional and safe—but scalable, adaptable, and built for the pace of high-growth product development. From brownfield build-outs to continuous upgrades, you will translate company-wide requirements into fit-for-purpose, high-performance facilities.

You will own the planning, delivery, and management of all physical environments that enable engineering and company operations—from collaborative workspaces and lab floors to test zones and logistics areas. You will lead brownfield and retrofit programmes across our sites, ensuring they meet the exacting needs of modern robotics engineering

This is a highly cross-functional, technically grounded leadership role. You’ll partner with hardware, software, and operations teams to turn functional requirements into physical reality—ensuring that space never becomes a blocker to speed, safety, or innovation.

This role also includes accountability for general office management, including oversight of our workplace operations team and front-of-house function. You’ll ensure the daily experience in each site reflects our culture and values—providing a seamless, well-run environment for employees, visitors, and partners.

What You'll Do

Facility Strategy & Planning

Define and lead the physical environment strategy across lab, workspace, test, integration, prototype manufacturing, and office areas

Translate functional and technical requirements from all parts of the business into clear, scalable space plans

Lead site assessments, feasibility studies, and future planning across global locations

Develop and maintain design standards for our labs and shared workspaces

Programme Delivery (Brownfield & Fit-Out)

Own the full lifecycle of facility programmes: scoping, budgeting, planning, contractor management, delivery, and commissioning

Oversee brownfield upgrades to enable evolving R&D, prototype manufacturing, and testing needs

Manage external architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants

Coordinate delivery timelines with product, hiring, and operational roadmaps

Prototype Manufacturing & Lab Readiness

Ensure infrastructure supports mechatronics-heavy workflows including actuator assembly, sub-system integration, electronics rework, and test rig operation

Define layouts and utility requirements (power, ESD, ventilation, compressed air, equipment mounting, etc.) for in-house prototyping and low-volume builds

Establish protocols for safe operation, material flow, and flexible reconfiguration of physical spaces

Office Operations & Workplace Experience

Lead general office and workplace management across all global sites

Oversee a dedicated office and reception team, ensuring smooth daily operations, visitor experience, and front-of-house service

Maintain a welcoming, professional, and functional workplace aligned with our culture and operational rhythm

Partner with People and IT to ensure workspaces support hybrid collaboration, new joiner onboarding, and employee well-being

Facility Operations & Lifecycle Management

Set up and oversee systems for space allocation, access control, maintenance, and infrastructure monitoring

Lead improvements in facility uptime, utilisation, safety, and team experience

Manage shared infrastructure including lab services, AV, security, physical IT, and environment monitoring

Maintain compliance with local codes, safety regulations, and relevant R&D standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, people, logistics, IT, and workplace operations

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