About the Role
Octopus Legacy aims to be the brand that gets the UK talking about death and provides a platform for planning and support. This role will own the pre-registration journey, focusing on brand, content, PR, partnerships, and campaigns to drive organic growth, increase lead volume, and decrease cost per acquisition.
Responsibilities
- Shape and optimize content across organic and paid channels, including SEO/GEO, social, ads, website, landing pages, and the bereavement platform.
- Analyze performance data to inform future content creation.
- Manage campaigns end-to-end: brief, build, launch, and measure.
- Shape the reputation of Octopus Legacy and its founder with key audiences, including press, investors, operators, and prospective partners.
- Ensure strong brand presence at relevant events and conversations.
- Source and prepare media opportunities (podcasts, interviews, radio, PR) and amplify coverage.
- Identify award opportunities, write submissions, and build trust with potential customers.
- Identify strategic partnerships with brands and individuals, managing messaging, materials, and campaigns.
- Represent the brand at influencer, PR, B2B, and consumer events to drive leads.
- Measure the impact of marketing efforts, focusing on brand awareness, consideration, CPA, and brand trust.
Requirements
- Several years of marketing experience, ideally in a fast-growing consumer business.
- A track record of building awareness through organic channels.
- Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
- Strong copywriting skills with sharp creative judgment.
- Ability to direct and create content across various formats, including video scripts, social copy, and press releases.
- Passion for the company's mission and the ability to influence others.
- A growth mindset with a proactive approach to leveraging AI tools and other methods for faster growth.
- Confidence in analyzing performance data and adapting strategies accordingly.
- Comfort discussing death openly and warmly.
- Experience working in a rapidly scaling, high-growth business.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment without excessive need for structure, process, or sign-off.
- Willingness to execute rather than just plan.
Skills
- Brand Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations (PR)
- Partnership Marketing
- Campaign Management
- Performance Marketing
- SEO/GEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Website Optimization
- Copywriting
- Creative Direction
- Video Production
- Data Analysis
- AI Tools
- Growth Marketing
Location
- London Bridge
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote (up to 4 weeks per year)
Experience Level
- Mid-level
- Senior
Benefits
- Flexible working (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year
- Extra holiday day for birthday
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Will & LPAs
- Octopus share incentive scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Octopus Giving (charitable fundraising match up to £500)
- Octopus Springboard (entrepreneurship support)
About the Company
- Octopus Legacy helps people plan for death and find support after someone dies, aiming to make the experience easier during difficult times.
- The company joined the Octopus Group, known for Octopus Energy, and has become one of the UK's largest estate planners, assisting over 1 million people.
- Octopus Legacy is experiencing rapid growth and is focused on expanding its reach and impact.
Equal Opportunity
- Octopus Legacy is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
