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Head of Marketing UK

Bjak is a technology company focused on making financial services transparent, efficient, and inclusive, and is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. They help millions find the best value insurance policies by simplifying access through technology.

Bjak

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 90k-110k GBP

United Kingdom only

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About BJAK

We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient.

We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region.

We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI.

Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Why This Role Matters

  • Foundational leadership role to build BJAK’s marketing function in the UK from zero

  • Direct ownership of market entry, positioning, and growth strategy in a new region

  • High impact on user acquisition, retention, and revenue performance

  • Opportunity to define brand presence and customer perception in the UK market

  • Responsible for building a high-performing, data-driven marketing team

  • Key driver in scaling BJAK’s international expansion beyond Southeast Asia

What You’ll Do

  • Own and define the full marketing strategy for the UK market, aligned with global and SEA priorities

  • Build, hire, and lead the UK marketing team from scratch

  • Drive user acquisition, retention, and revenue growth across channels

  • Lead cross-channel campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, CRM, and more

  • Own performance metrics: CAC, ROAS, CTR, conversion, retention, LTV

  • Establish and evolve BJAK’s brand positioning and voice in the UK

  • Build and scale the content and creative engine (landing pages, campaigns, video, copy)

  • Manage agencies, freelancers, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality output

  • Partner with product, design, data, and commercial teams to align on business goals

  • Own the marketing budget, forecasting, and ROI optimization

  • Lead go-to-market (GTM) strategy for new products and features

  • Continuously leverage data and insights to refine strategy and execution

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

  • Think like an owner and enjoy building from zero

  • Are both strategic and hands-on

  • Move fast and execute with clarity and accountability

  • Make decisions based on data and measurable outcomes

  • Are comfortable with ambiguity and bring structure through action

  • Have experience leading teams and cross-functional collaboration

  • Are obsessed with impact and growth

What You Bring

  • 7–12 years of experience in marketing, across strategy and execution

  • Proven track record in scaling marketing and driving measurable growth

  • Strong expertise in performance marketing and full-funnel strategy

  • Experience building or leading teams, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment

  • Deep understanding of paid media, SEO, content, CRM, and analytics

  • Strong data literacy and decision-making capability

  • Experience managing budgets, agencies, and stakeholders

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

  • Based in London (hybrid flexibility)

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, HubSpot, Hotjar

  • Experience in brand building, influencer marketing, or partnerships

  • Experience launching or scaling a new market (UK or Europe)

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive compensation with performance bonuses

  • Full ownership of UK marketing strategy and execution

  • Opportunity to build and lead a team from scratch

  • A fast-growth environment where your work directly impacts business outcomes

  • High autonomy with clear accountability

Our Team & Culture

We move fast, think clearly, and execute relentlessly. At BJAK, we value ownership, speed, and outcomes over process and hierarchy. Titles matter less than impact. Everyone contributes directly, whether you’re managing a campaign or editing copy on a Sunday night to hit a deadline.

If you care deeply about marketing that performs and want to build and scale a function in a new market, this is your team.

Location Requirement

Based in the UK

Compensation Range

£90,000 – £110,000 base salary per annum

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

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Salary: 90k-110k GBP

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About Bjak

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Bjak is a technology company focused on making financial services transparent, efficient, and inclusive. Our customers in ASEAN often face challenges in accessing affordable and sustainable financial services, which is why we are dedicated to developing innovative platforms and services to address these needs. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak has become the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our primary platform, Bjak.com, empowers millions of users to find insurance policies that offer the best value and the most comprehensive coverage tailored to their individual requirements. We understand that navigating the complexities of insurance can be daunting, so we've invested heavily in technology like Custom APIs, blockchain, trading systems, and data science. These investments enable us to provide easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand, simplifying the entire process for our users.

Our core strength lies in our ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and create pioneering products. For example, Bjak is the first platform globally to simplify and digitize comprehensive life and medical insurance, supported by an AI agent, making these crucial services more approachable. We help Malaysian vehicle owners save significantly on their annual car insurance renewals by allowing them to compare offers from over 10 insurance and takaful operators in under five minutes. This commitment to customer savings and convenience has resulted in millions of users signing up and benefiting from our services. We strive to continuously improve our platform to simplify the online insurance purchase experience, allowing users to choose, compare, and customize their insurance products swiftly and efficiently. Our mission is to make insurance easy, accessible, and rewarding for everyone, fostering a shared and open ecosystem that promotes equality and security in financial services.

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