Head of Marketing Free The Sea (all genders)

About the Role? 
We're looking for a Head of Marketing who is equal parts thinker and doer. Someone who can set the direction AND roll up their sleeves to make it happen. A real player-coach.
 
You'll own the marketing function end to end — from brand stewardship to inbound strategy, from storytelling campaigns to events. You'll work closely with our existing marketing team.
 
This is not a role for someone who needs a big budget, a big team, or a perfectly defined brief to do great work. This is a role for someone who thrives in meaningful, hands-on environments where creativity and impact go hand in hand.
 

What you will own? 

• Brand stewardship — keeping Free The Sea's identity consistent, sharp, and unmistakably ours across every touchpoint
• People-first storytelling — creating campaigns and content that put real humans at the centre. The ocean has a story, and so do the people protecting it.
• Inbound lead generation — building systems and content that attract the right people, partners, and supporters organically
• Events — planning and executing brand events, activations, and community experiences that bring our mission to life
• Word of mouth & community — developing ambassador programs, referral loops, and partnership strategies that make people talk

 

• Marketing strategy — owning the roadmap, setting priorities, and making sure everything connects back to impact

 
What we are looking for?

• 7–12 years in marketing or branding
• Background in nonprofit, sustainability, social enterprise, or purpose-driven brands
• Strong brand instincts AND hands-on inbound/growth experience — we need both
• Can write compelling copy yourself and brief agencies and designers effectively
• Data-literate — you track what matters and make decisions based on it
• Has managed a small team or is ready to step into that role
• A social heart. You genuinely care about the ocean and communities. Non-negotiable.

Who we are? 
 Free The Sea is on a mission to prevent plastic entering the ocean by creating waste management infrastructure in underserved coastal communities in Indonesia, collecting plastic directly from households and re-routing it away from the sea
 
We're a growing organization in the sustainability and ocean conservation space, and we're entering one of the most exciting chapters yet: a full rebrand, a new website, and a bigger vision for impact.
 
We're not a corporate. We're not a startup chasing metrics. We're a team that genuinely cares about the ocean, about the communities connected to it, and about doing things the right way. If that resonates with you, keep reading.

What you get?

• Real ownership of the full marketing function from day one
• Work that actually matters — for the ocean and the people connected to it
• A team with purpose, heart, and ambition
• Flexibility in how and where you work (Essen, Germany or Batam, Indonesia based)

 
How to Apply?
Skip the generic cover letter. Send us three things:
 

• Why Free The Sea?
• A brand story, campaign, or piece of content you created that you're proud of — and why it worked.
• What does people-first marketing mean to you in practice?

 
Make it feel like you. We'll notice.