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CanvaEMEA TA Lead (14 month FTC)
Canva is seeking an EMEA TA Lead for a 14-month fixed-term contract based in London, requiring two to three days per week in the office located…
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Canva is seeking an EMEA TA Lead for a 14-month fixed-term contract based in London, requiring two to three days per week in the office located near Hoxton Square in Shoreditch. Canva serves as a global design platform, with its European headquarters situated in London. This role suits an experienced talent professional who can guide a regional team of five and partner with business leaders during a significant period of…
Job Description
Canva is seeking an EMEA TA Lead for a 14-month fixed-term contract based in London, requiring two to three days per week in the office located near Hoxton Square in Shoreditch. Canva serves as a global design platform, with its European headquarters situated in London.
This role suits an experienced talent professional who can guide a regional team of five and partner with business leaders during a significant period of growth and market expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The position involves acting as a strategic advisor to regional leadership and Country Managers. Responsibilities include shaping the talent acquisition operating model, developing recruitment strategies for new and emerging markets, and determining appropriate workforce approaches utilizing permanent, fixed-term, and contingent talent. The professional will direct hiring across various disciplines such as Growth, Marketing, SEO, Content, Customer Service, and leadership positions, while utilizing market intelligence to guide executive decision-making and investment strategies.
Responsibilities
- Partner strategically with EMEA regional leadership and Country Managers to translate growth plans into practical hiring strategies
- Shape the regional talent acquisition operating model and establish repeatable approaches for new-market recruitment
- Lead and mentor a regional recruitment team of five professionals
- Design talent strategies for new markets in collaboration with People, Total Rewards, Legal, and Contingent Workforce teams
- Guide leadership teams through competing priorities and help make pragmatic hiring decisions
- Determine appropriate workforce mixes including permanent, fixed-term, and contingent personnel
- Direct recruitment across disciplines including Growth, Marketing, SEO, Content, Customer Service, and leadership roles
- Utilize market insights to advise leaders on talent availability, capacity, and investment trade-offs
Requirements
- Experience leading Talent Acquisition across multiple EMEA markets
- Background in supporting international or new-market expansion within high-growth environments
- Experience as a people leader managing and developing teams
- Track record as a strategic partner influencing senior leadership and navigating complex priorities
- Demonstrated commercial and market judgment
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This is a 14-month fixed-term contract position.
Where is the job located and what is the working arrangement?
The role is based in London, operating on a hybrid schedule with two to three days in the office located in Shoreditch.
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