UK Communications Manager

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

This role is based in London at our buzzing Canva office within beautiful leafy Hoxton Square in Shoreditch. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely and to come together on campus for meaningful collaboration and connection when it matters most. We trust our team to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

Youll experience a warm welcome from our Vibe team at front of house amazing home cooked food from our Head Chef and a variety of workspaces to hang out with your team mates or get solo work done.

What youd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. This will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working but this will likely evolve.

At the moment this role is focused on:

• Leading communications across the United Kingdom: Youll own the strategy for how Canva shows up across the UK shaping the direction setting the priorities and driving a constant drumbeat of product technology corporate and consumer storytelling that drive awareness of Canva and strengten our local reptuation.
• Building and deepening media relationships: Youll build trusted relationships with the UKs most influential journalists and editors ensuring Canva remains top of mind through proactive engagement and meaningful long-term partnerships.
• Activating global launches locally: Youll own how Canvas biggest global launches and campaigns come to life across the UK shaping local strategy identifying market-specific opportunities and ensuring every moment lands with relevance and impact.
• Driving a drumbeat of storytelling: Youll lead a year-round communications program across earned owned and experiential channels identifying newsworthy stories capitalising on timely moments that keep Canva visible relevant and part of the conversation across the UK.
• Supporting leadership communications: Youll partner with Canvas leaders across the UK to elevate their voice and impact supporting customer events speaking engagements internal communications media interviews and other high-profile communications opportunities.
• Supporting internal communications: Youll play a key role in how Canva communicates internally across the UK partnering with local people and leadership teams on key moments milestones change initiatives and employee communications that keep teams informed connected and inspired.

Youre probably a match if you have:

• Extensive communications experience across the UK with a track record of leading high-impact communications programs and securing coverage in top-tier business technology and consumer media outlets.
• A deep understanding of the UK media landscape across technology AI business consumer and culture alongside a strong network of journalist editor and influencer relationships that you can utilise from day one.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling communications across a range of formats and audiences from media pitches and press releases to spokesperson briefings executive communications reactive statements and internal updates.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and spokespeople to prepare for media engagements keynote presentations customer events and thought leadership opportunities.
• Experience operating in fast-moving environments taking ownership of complex work from strategy through execution and bringing clarity to ambiguous situations.

About the team

The companies that define categories are the ones that clearly show the world what the future could look like and bring others along with them. Our Global Communications function exists to shape how were understood globally across customers employees investors regulators and the media.

Our team partners across the business to translate what were building into clear compelling narratives that build momentum strengthen our reputation and accelerate our growth. Operating across more than a dozen countries we ensure Canva is represented with clarity consistency and impact on a global stage.

Whats in it for you

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Heres a taste of whats on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more

• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally

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Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1