Life at Elvie – Meaningful work. Exceptional people
We develop smarter technology for women and are committed to building extraordinary products that improve women’s lives.It’s a fascinating and challenging area to be addressing as it requires all our employees to stretch themselves and solve problems that no-one’s tackled before. That’s why we’re looking for skilled, curious individuals who want to grow by surrounding themselves with a diverse array of outstanding people.
Our first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. It took the wellness industry by storm and is now available via the NHS Supply Chain. Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious Red Dot Award and an IDA Design Award.
Our second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump has received international praise, including being listed as one of Times 100 best inventions in 2019 and ‘wearable design of the design of the year’ at the Dezeen Awards.
As a business, Elvie has received more than 30 awards, including being named as one of 15 startups “To Watch” by The Sunday Times, ranked as the 6th fastest growing business in the UK by SyndicateRoom in 2019. Tania Boler has recently been rated as the 8th most influential person shaping british technology in 2019 by Business Insider and both products have been featured in the Oscar Nominee Gift Bags. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B from IPGL, Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures, bringing the total raised thus far to over $50 million. Our Series B represented the largest ever fundraise in Femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts, as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution.
What does it mean to work at Elvie?
We work collaboratively at the forefront of the growing Femtech industry with our innovative tech-focused products. You are surrounded by people who want to improve everything and everyone around them, and are passionate about our mission. We’re driven by the fulfilment of solving hard problems are constantly considering our users and the positive impact we can have on their health and wellbeing.
We’re deeply proud of our values, which are intrinsic to the way we behave every day. We take them seriously because we want our culture to thrive.
- We make an impact – we are mission driven and not afraid to break boundaries. We relentlessly focus on going the extra mile to solve problems
- We are fearless innovators – we are passionate, curious and data-driven. We continuously embrace change and innovation
- We are in it together – we fail and learn fast, always as one team, and have fun along the way. We stay authentic and embrace our differences
Who You Are
At Elvie, PR is a critical channel for us and after the success of 2019, we are looking for a smart, ambitious and highly driven PR & Communications Manager to join the Marketing team and drive PR in the UK and new European markets. This role will balance driving our home market where Elvie has quickly become a household name and sphere-heading the launch of Elvie into 10 new markets in 2020 working in partnership with sales and marketing. You will be a creative individual with experience in PR and a strong understanding of influencer marketing in consumer products. You will be responsible for creating sustained buzz around the Elvie brand in these markets through all PR channels. It’s important that you are self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, but most of all, not afraid to knock on doors or chase down opportunities. Elvie is a very fast paced start-up with big ambitions and we constantly strive to be smart, creative and disruptive so you will need to be confident working at a fast pace and love a challenge.
What You’ll Do
- Based in our home market, you will work in partnership with marketing and our lead creative PR agency to drive accelerated results in SOV and help shape brand identity
- Build and execute the core UK PR strategy, balancing always on with bigger brand campaigns
- Build, lead and execute a communications launch plan across 10 EU markets working in partnership with the UK and European Sales and Marketing team and the Head of International Expansion
- Lead a successful and organised press office – we have a very busy inbound press inbox
- Create a buzz around the Elvie brand in print, online, and broadcast through proactive outbound press activity and influencer campaigns
- Research and identify brand-aligned influencers that reach each of our target audiences across new and existing markets
- Manage relationships with influencers in order to drive follower growth, engagement and customer acquisition
- Provide regular and detailed evaluation of media and influencer coverage and activity
- Manage execution of consumer, press and influencer events both here in the UK and
- Monitor media coverage and ensure key press coverage is communicated internally to key stakeholders
- Manage award entry’s
- Manage all consumer events – launch focused in Europe and “always-on” focus in UK
Requirements
- 6+ years experience in a PR, Communications or influencer marketing role
- Go-getter attitude and commitment to driving forward conversations around women’s health and bodies
- A creative communications thinker with bold and provocative ideas
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience writing press releases and successfully pitching to media
- Experience attracting and working with influencers
- Solid understanding of the social media landscape and knowledge of influencer marketing platforms
- Experience overseeing the execution of consumer and influencer events preferable
- Strong organisational skills
- Desire to learn fast and challenge yourself
Note: you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role
Benefits
We are looking after you. As well as the chance to develop products with real work impact and working with dedicated and passionate colleagues, our benefits have flexibility and wellbeing in mind with:
- Great work environment – regular company socials, free daily snacks
- Flexible work environment built on trust and autonomy
- Enjoy employee / friends & family discounts on Elvie products
- Generous employee referral program
- Cycle Scheme & Tech Scheme
- A tax-efficient group pension scheme with SmartPension
- Life Insurance
- Medical, Dental & Optical cash-plan with WPA
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- YuLife Well-being app & access to SmartHealth app with unlimited GP appointments for you and your family, plus various well-being initiatives throughout the year
Why you should join us
Elvie is at the crest of a wave! Founded by women’s health expert Tania Boler and tech entrepreneur Alex Asseily, Elvie is a collection of bright and motivated team members working across the business to shape the emerging femtech industry.
We are all passionate about creating disruptive products that address the challenges that matter most to women and dismantling the taboo around women’s bodies. Here, you can be part of a business and brand that has a positive and meaningful impact on the world, all while learning a great deal and having fun.