Director of Executive Office, China

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

What this job involves:

This critical role supports the China CEO and the Leadership Board across multiple and varied activities designed to optimize the CEO Leadership productivity. This role utilizes extensive internal and external networks, coupled with comprehensive organizational knowledge, to anticipate and address support requirements proactively.

What your day-to-day will look like:

This individual is focused on overseeing key business initiatives of the China CEO, supporting the CEO on external engagements, client meetings, internal compliance, external regulations and driving execution into the broader organization including:​

​Prepare materials for China CEO for key meetings including:​

• Client engagements - prepare agendas for trips with clients, external speaking engagements, complaints and crisis management​
• Maintain abreast of macro-economic trends to incorporate thoughts into briefings or analysis provided ​
• Drive follow-up and advances priorities, liaising with internal stakeholders ​
• Assist with key client correspondence and follow-ups as required​
• Work closely with the China Leadership Board to provide leverage to the CEO and Leadership Board on assignments that are highly confidential and require individual to demonstrate integrity and sounds judgement in handling sensitive matters. ​

Organize and drive Leadership Board meetings to:​

• Set out and establish agenda for meetings ​
• Communicate with teams regarding presentations, materials, deadlines etc​

• Review and refine materials to ensure they meet quality standards prior to submission ​
• Drive follow-ups and execution of action items with Leadership and other team members post meetings​
• Handles a myriad of tasks defined by the Board, ensuring coordination across lines​
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Serve as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper for China CEO, exercising discretion and judgment to manage access to the executive.  Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, ensuring the CEO’s time is utilized effectively for strategic priorities. Anticipate China CEO’s needs balancing internal obligations with external commitments. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, diplomatic communication, and the ability to make decisions that protect China CEO's time and energy for critical leadership functions.​
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Internal and external engagement – ensuring connectivity of key functions and agendas, stakeholder feedback, strategy developments and communication cascades, working closely with communications/marketing/HR to ensure preparation for country comms (eg videos, press releases, townhalls) ​
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Support the CEO and Country Board to drive brand presence – leading the industry, brand enhancement with media opportunities and CEO forums, managing social media presence, protecting the brand with crisis and issues management, taking the industry into the business community

Support CEO and Leadership Board in aligning global strategies with local initiatives ​

What you can expect from us

We have an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

Location:

On-site –Shanghai, China

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage 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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