Marketing Communications Manager - 12 Month FTC

Whats in it for you 

As an integral part of the team you will be responsible for executing and reporting on the Ventures marketing and communications strategies and will work closely with the CEO of Octopus Ventures and other senior stakeholders.Youll get exposure to some of the markets most exciting solutions and see the impact of your work. 

The team: 

Were looking for a talented resultsfocused marketing professional to build and protect the brand of one of our flagship teams Octopus Ventures.Reporting into the Senior Communications Manager you will spend your time working with our Ventures business but will be supported by the broader marketing & communications functions so you will feel like a member of both teams. 

What will you be doing 

Youll have a number of responsibilities some of which are: 

• Delivery of a multichannel marketing and communications strategy for OV working within group guidelines and to an agreed budget. 

• Ownership of a comprehensive event strategy plan and execute large and small events both online and offline. 

• Execute a content plan that is built on content pillars. Blog posts are a cornerstone of this deliverable as well as video content: a part time copywriter is at your disposal.  

• Drive a media engagement programme securing coverage for our Ventures brand in national and key trade media. 

• Execute a social media strategy on LinkedIn including creating and posting as well as monthly reporting. 

• Community building: work with the investment teams to deliver a communitybased strategy around content & events that align to our target audiences 

Qualifications :

Significant marketing experience ideally in investment particularly a VC or PE environment. 

Knowledge across marketing including brand PR content events community and digital. 

Experience with corporate communications and working with the media is desired. If not were looking for a willingness to get stuck in and expand your skillset! 

Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and able to challenge and advise when required. 

Budget management experience. 

You must be dataorientated with a strong understanding of marketing analytics. 

Fully versed in the latest marketing automation trends and technologies. 

Understanding of the startup ecosystem

Additional Information :

What we offer

  A competitive salary bonus pension and share incentive plan
Take what you need holiday
 Flexible working 
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Sanctus Parent Cloud Digital GP Shout & more
Enhanced family leave policies
Life insurance critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
The option to work overseas up to a month per year

Our Values 
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make. 

We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to optin to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime