Job Description

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More Than Just A Job

At Mindful Chef, our mission is to make healthy eating easy. A certified B-Corp & the UK's highest-rated recipe box brand, we've served more than 350,000 customers across the UK and delivered over 30 million meals. We're seeking a growth-oriented Chief Marketing Officer to lead our next chapter of brand and customer expansion.

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What we are looking for

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for owning customer growth and brand strategy. The CMO will define and execute an ambitious marketing vision that strengthens our position as a category leader in healthy, premium recipes. They will own the brand, champion our customer and be responsible for the performance of acquisition and retention. They will work across brand, data and performance to step-change brand equity & awareness, growth in customer volume and LTV.



You'll lead a talented marketing team of 16 (3 direct reports), and collaborate closely with product, commercial and data teams to deliver growth across the entire funnel, from first click to loyal customer.

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You will

Own and execute a high-growth marketing strategy focused on customer acquisition and improved CPAs Oversee all growth marketing channels ATL and BTL (digital, offline, partnerships, affiliates, influencer, TV), ensuring efficient channel mix, CPA control and scalable performance Set and own the marketing vision, strategy, and roadmap with a focus on growth and long-term brand awareness Lead the development of customer segmentation, lifecycle journeys, and personalised retention strategies Drive all performance marketing activity across digital and offline channels to optimise CPAs and ROI Lead brand strategy, creative development and and brand content to drive national brand awareness deepen brand affinity Build and mentor a high-performing marketing team, nurturing future leaders and a culture of accountability Partner with Product and Data to ensure a seamless customer experience from first touchpoint to long-term loyalty Monitor and analyse key KPIs to drive insight-led decision-making and continuous improvement Represent the voice of the customer at the leadership level, influencing company-wide strategy
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Your profile

Proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role, ideally in

DTC or consumer subscription models

Track record of delivering growth through both brand and performance marketing Strong experience in brand strategy, owning how the brand is represented visually and tonally across the full funnel and across ATL and BTL channels Strong analytical mindset with experience in customer segmentation, CLV modelling, and test-and-learn culture Inspirational team leader with experience scaling high-performing teams across functions Passionate about purpose-led brands, with a personal alignment to healthy, sustainable living Data-literate, commercially astute, and comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
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Why us?

Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet. Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally. Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies. Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, summer hours and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays). Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products. Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.
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About us

We are

MINDFUL.

This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.



We are

PERSONAL

. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other.



We are

UNAFRAID.

We want to be the best - to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what's right even when it's difficult.

Equal Opportunities

At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone's differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team.

We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart.

We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.