Location
Slough, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers globally. Our trusted platform enables digital leaders to interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed, helping organizations scale with agility, accelerate digital service launches, deliver world-class experiences, and support sustainability goals. Joining our UK Operations team means being at the forefront of maintaining critical facilities infrastructure within a close-knit team dedicated to best-in-class service for our data center customers. We value diversity and are committed to an equitable work environment that aligns with our core values and drives our 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. This role manages a team of five EHS professionals across 14 UK sites, driving continuous improvement in safety and compliance practices while maintaining alignment with international standards and company policies.

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
- Proven ability to enforce policies and standards independently
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the 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 within a matrix organisational structure
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines
- Adaptable and willing to learn new compliance requirements

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

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 but not essential
- Familiarity with standard Health & Safety concepts, practices, and procedures across a regional portfolio
- Experience managing contractor compliance and CDM regulations
- Engagement with enforcement bodies or regulatory agencies