The United Kingdom is facing an unprecedented cost of living crisis. Inflation has soared to 9.0% (the highest it has been in 40 years), the cost of energy, food and other necessities have gone through the roof and interest rates have risen for the first time in decades. As a result, we are seeing more and more individuals and families going into debt, due to circumstances out of their control.
Unfortunately, the way companies engage with customers facing debt problems is deeply broken - it is an analogue, robotic, one-size-fits-all approach that does not take the individual's circumstances into consideration and is too often managed by antiquated debt collection agencies, who still use analogue and predatory tactics to engage with consumers.
At Ophelos, we take a radically different approach. We are building software and AI products that help individuals and businesses manage debt in a more humane and efficient way. Our products support individuals and families on their journey to becoming debt-free, and positively impact millions of people's lives.
Ophelos launched in June of 2021 and agreed to be acquired by Intrum in 2023. We count some of the UK’s leading companies as our clients from high-growth fintech startups like Butter and Creditspring to billion-pound companies like Klarna and Octopus.
The Role - Content Marketing Executive
Words really matter at Ophelos. We work in a heavily stigmatised industry, where customers are often made to feel ashamed of their financial situation. What we say, and how we say it, is a huge part of what sets us apart.
As we expand into new European markets, we’re looking for an exceptional Content Marketing Executive to take a leading role in owning our copy across multiple channels. Working directly with our Content Marketing Manager, we’re looking for someone who can infuse their writing with empathy and warmth, transform technical jargon into engaging narratives and elevate our brand for both our customers and clients.
Ophelos is an AI-native platform, meaning we build from the ground up with artificial intelligence at the core of our product and operations. We’re working in a really exciting space where a lot of our tech is a first for the industry, and much of your work will focus on these AI breakthroughs. This will be a varied role spanning B2C and B2B audiences, short form and long form, and UK and EU markets. We’re looking for someone who’s keen to get stuck in quickly, work autonomously, and bring new ideas to the table.
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Write with flair across B2C and B2B blog posts, thought leadership pieces, case studies, whitepapers, one pagers, press releases, the website and social media content.
- Collaborate closely with our Content Marketing Manager to build up Ophelos’ online brand presence.
- Team up with the data and engineering teams to bring their work to life across written content and product demos.
- Manage the content calendar and schedule publishing across different channels.
- Feedback both internally and externally, focussing on data-backed proactive solutions.
- Promote our company vision: a world where everyone is financially educated, empowered and equal.
About you
We believe that no one is the finished article, however, some experience in the following is important for this role:
- You’re a magician with a pen and have 2+ years of experience in a writing-focused marketing position.
- You’re a self-starter, looking to take on a role where you take ownership of the content function (you’ll also get support from our Content Marketing Manager).
- You’re interested in financial wellbeing and AI - you don’t have to have experience in either sector, though it’s a plus.
- You steer well away from jargon-heavy, cookie-cutter copywriting. And you value concise language over long, flowery sentences.
- You’re a proactive problem solver, who is organised and able to communicate issues internally and externally.
- You’re able to move to fast deadlines and prioritise ruthlessly - we’re still a startup!
- You are excited about Ophelos’ mission to support households and businesses to break the vicious debt cycle.
Benefits
We are continually evolving our benefits package at Ophelos. We currently offer:
- Private healthcare through Vitality
- £500 L&D budget
- £200 Working from home allowance
- Cashback on costs of the dentist, opticians and more
- 25 days holiday
- Flexible Public Holidays (decide when to take time off)
- 30 days Work From Abroad allowance
- Free access to counselling sessions through our EAP
- Flexible Working arrangement - work from home or from the office
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company pension
At Ophelos, we are dedicated to ensuring that every candidate has an equal chance to succeed. If you need specific adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.
Here at Ophelos we are committed to pay transparency. That's why we share the salary range with every job posting.
Salary Range
£35,000—£40,000 GBP
Ophelos launched in June of 2021 and is backed by investors such as AlbionVC, Connect Ventures and Fly Ventures. Our team has team pioneered innovative products and built successful businesses across the intersection of enterprise & financial technology, artificial intelligence and academia, including companies like Monzo, Google, Oracle, ASAPP, IBM and more, and academic institutions such as Oxford University, the University of Amsterdam and the University of Hong Kong.
Our Values
Supporting customers and businesses to improve their financial health is a long-term mission. Our company values act as our north star, steering our every move as an organisation and are the backbone of our unique company culture. Our values and culture allow us to stay true to our larger purpose, even as we continue to grow at a rapid pace.
Obsess over Customers & Clients – We prioritise our customers and clients, finding solutions that benefit both. Compassion, empathy, and respect underpin every interaction and decision we make.
Feedback is a Gift – We give honest feedback, ensuring we are sensitive in our delivery, and mindful of how different people like to give and receive feedback.
Be Selfless, Act Autonomous – We empower each other to make decisions, both practically and emotionally. We give each other freedom, because we know we can rely on each other.
Move with Courage & Urgency - Prioritise action, especially when the decision is reversible. Experiment and deliver fast, and take pride in the quality of our work.
Ophelos is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members. We are building an environment where every Ophelos team member can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do the best work of their careers. We value diversity and recruit, hire, and promote individuals solely based on talent, qualifications, competence, and merit. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics as required by law and as a matter of our company values.
GDPR Notice
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What We Do
Debt collection’s broken. We’re here to fix it, so everybody wins. We’re a fintech startup with unique technology that uses machine learning and behavioural science to get people debt-free and organisations paid back. Got a debt challenge? Drop us a line at [email protected]
