Senior Manager, Public Affairs - EMEA
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Occupation Type
Public relations professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Public Affairs, to lead our public perception and corporate reputation strategy across the EMEA region. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, managing strategic communications initiatives, and enhancing our brand presence through proactive public relations and community engagement. This is not a public policy or government relations role, but rather a communications-focused position centered on reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Reputation Management
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Public Affairs, to lead our public perception and corporate reputation strategy across the EMEA region. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, managing strategic communications initiatives, and enhancing our brand presence through proactive public relations and community engagement. This is not a public policy or government relations role, but rather a communications-focused position centered on reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Reputation Management
- Develop and execute comprehensive public affairs strategies that enhance corporate reputation and public perception across EMEA markets
- Lead proactive and reactive media relations efforts, serving as a media contact for the local and EU media
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to local public sentiment, regional industry trends, and reputational issues affecting the company
- Localize global narratives and create compelling regional and local narratives and messaging frameworks that position the company as a trusted technology leader
- Manage crisis communications preparedness and response protocols in coordination with regional and global teams
Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including media, communications teams within industry associations, influencers and thought leaders
- Design and implement programs that foster understanding of company initiatives, products, and values with targeted external audiences
- Organize and manage high-profile events, press conferences, roundtables, and forums to facilitate dialogue with external audiences
- Prepare company spokespeople to attend industry conferences, panels, and public forums
- Cultivate partnerships with third-party organizations to amplify positive messaging
- Partner with, Public Policy, WRE and sustainability teams to communicate the company's social impact initiatives and community investments
- Develop programs that demonstrate corporate citizenship and align business objectives with societal needs
- Lead corporate reputation campaigns highlighting the company's commitments to diversity, sustainability, sustainable AI, digital inclusion, workforce development or other relevant themes
- Position company executives and subject matter experts as thought leaders through speaking opportunities, bylined articles, and media interviews
- Develop high-quality content including op-eds, blog posts, speeches, and presentations for external audiences
- Coordinate with public policy and global corporate communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across all external communications
- Create compelling case studies and stories that showcase the company's positive impact
- Work closely with Public Policy, Community Engagement Managers, PR, Global Design and Construction, the office of the Regional President and other business unit leaders to align public affairs activities with business priorities
- Conduct ongoing research to understand regional and local public perception and identify emerging issues
- Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of public affairs initiatives
- Track media coverage, sentiment analysis, and stakeholder feedback
- Provide regular reporting to leadership on local reputation trends, media activity, and program outcomes
Required
- Extensive experience in public affairs, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields
- Proven track record of building and executing successful reputation management strategies in complex, fast-paced environments
- Deep understanding of EMEA media and policy landscapes, cultural nuances, and stakeholder ecosystems
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; additional European languages highly valued
- Strong media relations experience with established journalist and editor relationships across EMEA
- Demonstrated ability to counsel senior executives on communications strategy and reputational issues
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across diverse markets
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
- Experience in the technology sector or with issues related to digital transformation, AI, privacy, or innovation
- Track record of crisis communications management
- Understanding of corporate social responsibility and sustainability communications
- Experience with digital and social media communications strategies
- Strategic thinking: Ability to develop long-term strategies that align public affairs with business objectives
- Stakeholder management: Skilled at building trust and credibility with diverse external audiences
- Sound judgment: Excellent instincts for navigating sensitive issues and reputational challenges
- Executive presence: Confidence and credibility when engaging with C-suite leaders and external stakeholders
- Storytelling: Ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with varied audiences
- Collaboration: Strong cross-functional partnership skills and team orientation
- Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments
- Results-oriented: Track record of delivering measurable impact
Equinix 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.
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