Head of Marketing Free The Sea (all genders)

Your mission

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.

Your profile

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.

Why us?

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.

About us

"Shaping the Future – Sustainably, Innovatively, and Responsibly."

At WIK Group, our mission is to deliver excellence in product development and advanced manufacturing technologies, offering tailored solutions to our customers. However, for us, success goes beyond economic growth – we believe that true innovation only arises when it harmonizes with our environment.

Our vision is clear: We aspire to be a global leader in developing and producing technologically advanced and sustainable products. We are passionate about improving the quality of life for people while preserving the resources of our planet. Our commitment to sustainability and regenerative technologies is deeply rooted in our corporate philosophy.