--- title: 'Sr. Manager, Workplace Experience - EMEA at Crunchyroll, LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sr-manager-workplace-experience-emea-crunchyroll-llc-london-n3hvzv80vz25' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Sr. Manager, Workplace Experience - EMEA at Crunchyroll, LLC - **Company:** Crunchyroll, LLC - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/crunchyroll/jobs/8286408?gh_jid=8286408 ## Job description ## About Crunchyroll Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! ## About the Role Crunchyroll is seeking a dynamic and operationally minded Head of Workplace Experience – EMEA to oversee our European footprint. Based in our London office, you will lead the workplace strategy and day-to-day operations for our EMEA locations. You will have direct management responsibility for Workplace Managers overseeing our offices in Paris, Chisinau, and Berlin as well as day to day management of our London office. As the EMEA portfolio currently consists of boutique, tight-knit offices, your focus will be on creating highly curated, culturally rich employee experiences while scaling operations efficiently across diverse European regulatory environments. You will partner with local and global teams in Security, People Services, IT/AV, and Finance to ensure operational excellence. Workplace Experience & Operations - Distributed Team Leadership: Lead and mentor Workplace Managers in Paris, Chisinau, and Berlin, ensuring alignment with Crunchyroll’s global culture while respecting local European workplace traditions. - Boutique Office Excellence: Ensure our European offices feel vibrant, connected, and fully operational, providing hands-on support during regular site visits. - Facilities & Facilities Management: Direct day-to-day workplace operations across EMEA offices, ensuring agile space planning, reliable building systems, and highly functional work environments. - Localized Vendor Management: Oversee regional vendors (catering, snacks, janitorial, local facilities services), ensuring compliance with local sustainability, health, and safety standards. - Community & Belonging: Guide local managers in planning inclusive office events, cultural celebrations, and ERG-partnered activations that build a strong sense of community across EMEA. Strategic Planning and Budgeting - EMEA Budget Management: Manage and forecast the Workplace Experience budget for the EMEA region, maximizing resources across multiple currencies and tax jurisdictions. - Utilization & Footprint Strategy: Develop workplace strategies that optimize office utilization and adapt to the unique workspace expectations of the European workforce. - Global-to-Local Alignment: Translate global workplace initiatives from Senior Management into executable, locally relevant plans for European offices. Safety and Security - European Compliance: Partner with Global Safety and Security to implement safety and physical security programs that align with GDPR, local labor councils, and European safety regulations. - Incident Response: Serve as the regional escalation point for emergencies, coordinating swift responses with local building management, internal teams, and external emergency services. - Local Readiness: Lead emergency preparedness and health/safety compliance for the London office, while coaching continental managers on their local requirements. Project Management & Corporate Real Estate - Project Delivery: Oversee EMEA workplace projects, including office refreshes, lease renewals, or relocations, ensuring minimal disruption to local teams. - Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate with global Real Estate, IT/AV, Finance, and Legal to manage project lifecycles and mitigate regional dependencies. - Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with architects, contractors, and furniture suppliers to ensure quality control and cost efficiency. ## Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in Workplace Experience, Facilities Management, or Hospitality, including experience managing distributed, multi-site teams across Europe. - Deep understanding of regional workplace regulations, health and safety standards, and vendor landscapes. - Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills; multi-lingual capabilities (e.g., French, German) are a strong plus. - Proficient with Slack, Google Workspace, Jira, and workplace management tools. Additional Information - Schedule: Full-time, primarily on-site in London. - Travel: Moderate travel required. ## Why you will love working at Crunchyroll In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks: - Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually. - Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. - Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance - Health Saving Account HSA program - Health care and dependent care FSA - 401(k) plan, with employer match - Employer paid commuter benefit - Support program for new parents - Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly! #LifeAtCrunchyroll ((select from the following job modalities for this role: #LI-Hybrid #LI-remote #LI-onsite)) ## About our Values We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value - Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves. - Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding. - Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress. - Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account. ## About Crunchyroll, LLC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Crunchyroll is the world’s largest anime streaming service, delivering anime content, theatrical releases, merchandise, games, news, events, and music to a global fan community. - **Entity Type**: Private (Joint Venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 2006 - **Founders**: Not publicly available in recent sources ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Entertainment (anime streaming and media) - **Target customers**: B2C – anime fans globally (individual consumers) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere. We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life.” [crunchyroll.com](https://crunchyroll.com/about/jobs) ## Products & Services - **Crunchyroll Streaming Service**: The world’s largest anime streaming library with subtitled and dubbed content, available via web, mobile, and TV apps. (SaaS/Subscription) - **Theatrical Releases**: Distribution of anime films in theaters worldwide. - **Merchandise Store**: Official anime merchandise, figures, apparel, and collectibles (e-commerce). - **Crunchyroll Games**: Mobile and browser games based on popular anime franchises. - **News & Events**: Anime news coverage, virtual and in-person fan events, and conventions. - **Music**: Anime soundtracks and original music distribution. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Funimation in 2020 for $1.175B; now part of Sony/Funimation Global Group) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $140.0M (as of latest data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll) - **Total Funding**: $26.8M across 3 rounds (last venture round in 2015 led by Otter Media) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Aniplex of Japan, Otter Media, TV Tokyo - **Growth Signals**: 1,453 employees operating in 31 countries; job postings up +82.9% year-over-year; LinkedIn followers +20.5% yearly; active in India, France, Mexico, Japan, and more. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll) ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest anime streaming library** globally, with deep catalog and simulcast rights. - **Sony/Aniplex partnership** provides unique access to Japanese anime production and distribution. - **Integrated ecosystem** spanning streaming, merchandise, games, events, and music—creating multiple touchpoints for fans. - **Authenticity and cultural roots** in Japan, reinforced by the Aniplex connection. - **Global scale** with offices in 14 cities and localized content in multiple languages. ## Strategic Focus - Expand global reach into emerging markets (India, Latin America, Southeast Asia). - Deepen fan engagement through interactive experiences (games, events, community features). - Grow the merchandise and e-commerce business. - Continue investing in original co-productions and theatrical releases. - Leverage AI/ML for personalization and content discovery (e.g., hiring Manager of Machine Learning and Data Science). [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are passionate about anime and serving a global fan community. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception) - **Hybrid work model**: Three in-person days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) with flexibility; remote options for some roles. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) - **Comprehensive benefits**: Health insurance, 401(k) match, mental-health support, flexible time off, free anime subscriptions, catered lunches, commuter benefits, pet-friendly offices, childcare benefits, and parental leave. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) - **Career development**: Job training, conferences, online course subscriptions, and promotion opportunities. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) - **Positive employee sentiment**: High satisfaction ratings on Glassdoor and Comparably, with praise for collaborative environment and growth opportunities. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception) - **Diversity & inclusion**: Dedicated DEI staff, documented equal pay policy, and highly diverse management team. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) - **Offices in 14 global locations**: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, London, Mexico City, Hyderabad, and more. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchyroll) – Company overview, financials, workforce, and growth data. 2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/crunchyroll) – Perks, culture, hybrid policy, benefits, and technology. 3. [crunchyroll.com](https://crunchyroll.com/about/jobs) – Official about page and mission. 4. [help.crunchyroll.com](https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs) – Hiring process and recruitment fraud warnings. 5. [builtinsf.com](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/crunchyroll/faq/workplace-perception) – Employee satisfaction and workplace perception. ## Other roles at Crunchyroll, LLC - [Director, Regional Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/director-regional-operations-crunchyroll-llc-mumbai-6fnr7k5my9n8) — Mumbai, India - [Standards & Practices Content Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/standards-practices-content-analyst-crunchyroll-llc-london-xn99766hmq9t) — London, United Kingdom - [Senior Manager, Marketing Operations - Europe](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-marketing-operations-europe-crunchyroll-llc-london-ehghbjpqrx66) — London, United Kingdom - [Marketing Operations, Senior Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/marketing-operations-senior-manager-crunchyroll-llc-mumbai-tbmae5h9ttq9) — Mumbai, India - [Localization and Dubbing, Senior Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/localization-and-dubbing-senior-manager-crunchyroll-llc-mumbai-7a0h53ye33j3) — Mumbai, India - [Creative Producer, Senior Manager Asia](https://feeny.ai/job/creative-producer-senior-manager-asia-crunchyroll-llc-central-region-singapore-ftt90qa84mk0) — Central Region Singapore, Singapore - [Content Operations, Senior Manager Asia and MENA](https://feeny.ai/job/content-operations-senior-manager-asia-and-mena-crunchyroll-llc-hyderabad-h81qmx89g2qz) — Hyderabad, India / Mumbai, India - [Senior Manager, Regional Events UCANZ](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-regional-events-ucanz-crunchyroll-llc-los-angeles-2cn2n0ezvdtg) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior T&E Operations Analysts](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-t-e-operations-analysts-crunchyroll-llc-los-angeles-r1pbwj3px3ea) — Los Angeles, CA - [Senior Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-crunchyroll-llc-los-angeles-kx7ed7gexzyz) — Los Angeles, CA