Head of Data Centre and Critical Facilities Operations

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Head of Data Centre andamp; Critical Facilities Operations to lead the strategic management and operational performance of its EMEA data centre estate. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the resilience, availability, and compliance of mission-critical infrastructure environments supporting the bank''s core technology platforms. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of data centre operations, facilities management, infrastructure resilience, and vendor governance across multiple sites. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the role will ensure that the bank''s data centre facilities and supporting infrastructure meet the highest standards of operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and service availability. The Head of Data Centre andamp; Critical Facilities Operations will be responsible for the leadership, governance, and operational management of all EMEA data centre environments and associated equipment rooms. Working closely with technology leadership, facilities management providers, and infrastructure teams, the role will ensure that critical infrastructure including power, cooling, environmental monitoring, telecommunications connectivity, and structured cabling operate reliably and efficiently. The role will also drive long-term capacity planning, resilience strategy and operational best practices across the organisation''s data centre estate. ..... full job details .....