Executive Assistant

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  Executive AssistantJob SummaryEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 200+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.   Equinix is a fast-growing global company with 75+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 26 countries spanning five continents.    We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the UK Managing Director with all coordination and management of their meetings, travel, expenses, special event arrangements. Whilst carrying out the below responsibilities, you also have the opportunity to get involved in various community projects or internal employee connection networks.   Responsibilities Include Coordinate and manage the MD's calendar (Outlook), business travel and expenses (Concur), appointments, and special event arrangements. Support the MD on the annual budget planning process. This also includes tracking the budget for the FY. Request reports from business systems such as Workday as needed. Gathering information/ supporting ad hoc community projects. Liaising with internal functions to gather content for presentations on an ad hoc basis. Taking and tracking MD specific actions from monthly meetings. Writing / proof-reading communication to be sent on the behalf of MD. Raising Purchase Orders using Coupa Meeting arrangements - booking meeting room, arranging access for external guest, checking IT equipment, catering. Supporting with the set-up of Zoom Webinars for All Staff Meetings. Coordinate special projects as needed. Plan and organise quarterly offsite meetings.  Work can be of a sensitive nature, so confidentiality is important in this role.   What we'll be offering: Competitive salary Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage and Gymflex Membership Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan Family: Childcare Vouchers Excellent growth and advancement opportunities    Data show that many applicants apply for a job when they have 100% of what is required. We encourage people to bring their different experiences and background to work. If you are interested in working for Equinix and have found a role that challenges you, please don’t let your reservations hold you back!  Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.