Location
Slough, UK

Hours
Full Time

About the Role
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers globally. Joining our UK Operations team means being at the forefront of maintaining critical facilities infrastructure and delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We value diversity and are committed to an equitable work environment foundational to our core values and success.

The HSE Operations Compliance Manager will lead the Health & Safety function across UK Operations, ensuring compliance with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Business Continuity, and Customer Audit requirements. You will manage a team of five EHS professionals covering 14 UK sites, drive continuous improvement in safety and compliance practices, and maintain alignment with international standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Manage and develop a team of 5 EHS professionals across 14 UK sites.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to drive high standards of safety and compliance.
- Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Cross-Functional & Operational Support
- Collaborate closely with site teams including IBX Operations, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate and current documentation for drills, practices, and critical safety procedures.
- Support cross-functional projects as directed by the Compliance team.

Audit & Compliance Management
- Lead, coordinate, and facilitate all internal and external audits including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Information Security, Business Continuity, Customer audits, and other bespoke audits.
- Ensure audit findings and non-conformances are tracked and closed in collaboration with the Compliance Administrator.
- Represent UK Operations at EMEA compliance reviews in the absence of the Head of Compliance.

Training & Awareness
- Assist in delivering EHS, quality, and compliance training programs.
- Raise awareness of compliance requirements across all operational teams.

Experience
- Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and auditing processes.
- Demonstrable team management experience.
- Solid understanding of UK EHS legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience leading and preparing for internal and external audits.
- Self-starter with experience enforcing policy and standards.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at executive level.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

About you
- Skilled communicator and presenter capable of influencing at all levels.
- Excellent diplomacy with a proven track record of embedding safety and compliance culture.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new compliance requirements.

Advantageous Experience
- Understanding of Quality Assurance (ISO 9001 or equivalent), Information Security (ISO 27001), and Business Continuity (ISO 22301) management systems.
- Experience in critical infrastructure or high-reliability industries; data center experience advantageous.
- Familiarity with standard H&S concepts, practices, and procedures across a regional portfolio.
- Proven ability to work through other functions and personnel in a matrix organisational structure.
- Experience managing contractor compliance and CDM regulations.
- Engagement with enforcement bodies or regulatory agencies.

Qualifications
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate with relevant experience).
- Relevant degree in Health & Safety or related field preferred.
- Lead Auditor qualification in ISO standards advantageous.