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You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job Summary\nWe’re looking for a strong, influential leader to take ownership of operations at LD14, our newest data center on the Slough campus. This is a leadership role requiring someone who can set high standards, inspire technical teams, and bring people with them on the journey to ensure operational excellence.\nLD14 is a purpose-built, five-storey International Data Centre in the Slough Trading Estate. Opening in 2027 alongside our established Slough sites, LD14 is designed to support high-density workloads, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical financial infrastructure.\nSustainability is built in, including the ability to supply waste heat for district heating in the local community. This is a rare opportunity to lead a new site from commissioning through to steady-state operations, and to shape its team, culture, and ways of working from day one.\nThis is not an IT management role. Instead, we’re seeking someone with a background in engineering, technical operations, or facilities leadership. While data center experience is an advantage, we also welcome candidates from telecommunications, infrastructure, and other mission-critical technical environments. 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If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.\nEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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