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Operations Business Partner - EMEA

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Canva

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You bring senior experience in strategy or operations, thrive in ambiguity, communicate clearly, build relationships swiftly, and leverage tools for improvement in dynamic environments.
  • You will design regional operating rhythms, track goals, align cross-functional teams, streamline processes, support hiring operations, and identify opportunities for system improvements across EMEA.

Requirements

  • Bring senior experience in Strategy, Program Management, or Regional Operations in a global, high-growth environment
  • Know how to lead through ambiguity - building clarity, trust, and momentum even when formal processes are limited
  • Have a strong systems mindset and can balance structure with flexibility in fast-changing environments
  • Navigate central teams and processes confidently, while advocating for regional needs and context
  • Communicate clearly, visually and verbally, to align teams and move work forward
  • Demonstrate high judgment, strong collaboration skills, and a bias toward action
  • Thrive in dynamic environments where no two days look the same
  • Able to build relationships and rapport fast and constantly expand internal networks
  • You learn fast and you're curious — you're always looking for better ways to work, and you actively leverage tools like AI to improve the quality and speed of what you deliver

Responsibilities

  • Shaping regional operating rhythms: Design and lead operating cadences across EMEA—such as planning cycles, strategic reviews, and reporting check-ins. You’ll adapt global practices to local realities, bringing structure and clarity to a diverse and growing set of markets.
  • Leading regional reporting and goal tracking: Own the frameworks that track progress across functions and countries. You’ll ensure goals are aligned across SEO, Content, Marketing, and Growth, and that regional reporting connects clearly to International Supergroup objectives.
  • Driving regional cross-functional alignment: Facilitate coordination across local and global teams—ensuring regional priorities are integrated with global initiatives. You’ll play a central role in connecting the dots between Country Leads, product-aligned teams like Search & Discovery, and global functions like Marketing and Content.
  • Enabling business continuity across operational constraints: Partner closely with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to streamline contracting and invoicing in markets without legal entities. You’ll help design and evolve lightweight processes that enable the region to operate smoothly and compliantly. You’ll also act as a proactive liaison between EMEA and central functions like Payments, Legal, and People, helping regional teams navigate internal processes while advocating for regional needs in global forums.
  • Supporting strategic hiring and team growth: Work with Talent Acquisition and Country Leads to drive hiring operations in the region. From role scoping to onboarding, you’ll build repeatable systems that make hiring efficient and scalable.
  • Scaling systems and infrastructure: Identify opportunities to streamline and standardise how work gets done across EMEA. You’ll lead cross-functional efforts to reduce friction, drive operational maturity, and lay the foundations for long-term growth in the region.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Operations Business Partner for EMEA?

The main responsibility is to serve as the connective tissue between country teams, central functions, and Canva-wide processes while enabling operational excellence across priority markets in the region.

Where is the EMEA Operations Business Partner based?

The role is based in the Canva London campus located in the Hoxton Square area of Shoreditch.

What are some key tasks I would be expected to perform in this role?

Key tasks include shaping regional operating rhythms, leading regional reporting and goal tracking, driving cross-functional alignment, enabling business continuity, supporting strategic hiring, and scaling systems and infrastructure.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should bring senior experience in Strategy, Program Management, or Regional Operations in a global, high-growth environment.

How does Canva approach flexibility in work arrangements?

Canva allows Canvanauts to choose a balance that empowers them and their teams to achieve their goals, promoting a hybrid work environment.

What kind of teams will I collaborate with in this role?

You will collaborate with country teams, product-aligned teams such as Search & Discovery, and global functions including Marketing, Content, Legal, Procurement, and Finance.

What benefits does Canva offer to its employees?

Canva offers equity packages, an inclusive parental leave policy, a Vibe & Thrive allowance, flexible leave options, and more to support employee success and well-being.

How does Canva handle hiring during the onboarding process?

The EMEA Operations Business Partner will work closely with Talent Acquisition and Country Leads to drive efficient and scalable hiring operations, from role scoping to onboarding.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Canva?

You can expect a dynamic work environment with a culture that includes moments of magic, connectivity, and fun, alongside a serious commitment to achieving ambitious goals.

Does Canva encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Canva celebrates all types of skills and backgrounds and encourages applicants to apply even if they feel their skills do not fully match the job listing.

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Canva

Design anything. Publish anywhere.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're a global online visual communications platform on a mission to empower the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel to videos, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful on Canva on any device, from anywhere in the world. Since our launch in 2013, we’ve had the crazy big goal of making design accessible to everyone. We were founded on the belief that people shouldn't need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. We’re leveling the playing field and democratizing access to design and visual communication by empowering 100% of the world to communicate in a way that was once limited to the 1%. We've always had a deeper mission surrounding Canva — which we talk about as our 'simple' two-step plan: to build one of the world’s most valuable companies, and to do the most good we possibly can. We're committed to our core value of Being a Force for Good, so as the value of our company grows, so too does our ability to have a positive impact on the world.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work

    Flexible work arrangements, with the opportunity to come together for connection, community and impact.

  • Parental Leave

    Generous parental leave entitlements that put every family at the heart of the experience.

  • Vibe & Thrive

    An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for you to spend on whatever will support your wellbeing and development - because you know what you need to Vibe and Thrive better than anyone.

  • Force for Good

    A focus on being a Force For Good, with community initiatives and programs, and sustainable practices, including carbon-neutral operations.

  • Epic recharge

    Celebrate 5 years at Canva with a month off and a budget to support your epic recharge.

  • Flexible Leave

    An additional 5 days of paid leave to support our team to balance their work and life commitments.

  • Equity Packages

    Equity packages for you to truly be a part of the Canva journey.