Head of Marketing (all genders)

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 oneWork that actually matters — for the ocean and the people connected to itA team with purpose, heart, and ambitionFlexibility in how and where you work (Essen, Germany or Batam, Indonesia based)What you will own?

Brand stewardship — keeping Free The Sea's identity consistent, sharp, and unmistakably ours across every touchpointPeople-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 organicallyEvents — planning and executing brand events, activations, and community experiences that bring our mission to lifeWord 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 brandingBackground in nonprofit, sustainability, social enterprise, or purpose-driven brandsStrong brand instincts AND hands-on inbound/growth experience — we need bothCan write compelling copy yourself and brief agencies and designers effectivelyData-literate — you track what matters and make decisions based on itHas managed a small team or is ready to step into that roleA social heart. You genuinely care about the ocean and communities. Non-negotiable.

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.