- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Valentino
Founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its couture heritage, expressive elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Spanning haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the Maison unites artisanal expertise with contemporary creative ambition. As an employer, Valentino offers a professional setting where design, atelier craftsmanship, merchandising, retail and corporate functions contribute to a globally recognised identity. Its teams translate a rich Roman legacy into collections and client experiences, making the house a compelling environment for professionals drawn to the interplay of cultural heritage, meticulous execution and evolving expressions of luxury.
Valentino seeks a Facility Specialist to manage comprehensive facility management operations at the Rome Headquarters, encompassing creative offices, haute couture ateliers, showrooms, and the historical archive. The role combines strategic coordination with hands-on operational support, requiring consistent presence to ensure service continuity, manage supplier portfolios, conduct site inspections, and oversee procurement through SAP alongside health, safety, and security compliance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage facility management activities across Rome premises (offices, ateliers, showrooms, historical archive, warehouses) ensuring appropriate service levels and business continuity
- Support management of special projects and extraordinary maintenance activities
- Coordinate service providers (cleaning companies, movers, maintenance contractors, security services) and monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations
- Control costs, timelines, and service levels in alignment with company guidelines and prepare performance monitoring reports
- Conduct regular site inspections across managed properties and prepare technical reports
- Support day-to-day facility operations including purchase orders, materials management, company vehicle and guest accommodation handover, first-aid kit inspections, and space set-up activities
- Manage purchase requests and orders through SAP, monitoring the entire procurement lifecycle
- Support health, safety, and environmental management across assigned sites in coordination with the Health & Safety function
- Accompany suppliers during site inspections, maintenance activities, and technical interventions
Qualifications
- Technical diploma (e.g., Surveyor, Construction Technician, or equivalent)
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, utilities, architectural aspects, and Health & Safety requirements
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and organizational levels
- Demonstrated proactive mindset with strong focus on business needs
- Strong results-oriented attitude and problem-solving capability
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and SAP is a plus
- Experience in the fashion industry is a plus
Skills
Experience
1-3 years of facility management experience or in related facility management activities; experience within the fashion industry is considered an advantage
Education
Technical diploma (e.g., Surveyor, Construction Technician, or equivalent)
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Benefits
Smart working arrangements and meal vouchers in addition to benefits provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Tessile Industria) and by law
Culture
Valentino’s workplace culture is rooted in its Roman couture heritage, combining creative expression with exacting craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Its professional environment brings together design, atelier and business expertise around a shared ambition to interpret the Maison’s distinctive identity through a contemporary vision of luxury.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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