A Community Interest Company
Marketing, communications and business development for organisations that make a difference.
The Team
Who We Are: this is not exhaustive. We will add people as they send in their pictures and blurb.
Paul (PK)
Founding Director
I’m Paul, the founding director at Octopus3. I help charities, social enterprises and purpose-led teams get their message straight, their campaigns moving, and their brilliant services used (not just admired).
I’ve spent over 30 years in marketing, communications and engagement. Sometimes in big organisations, sometimes running my own, often being brought in to turn a tangle of ideas into a clear plan people can follow. I’m calm under pressure, quietly persistent, and mildly allergic to jargon.
Outside work, you’ll usually find me with music on, watching or talking rugby, or heading for the hills with my lab, Molly (who is also our office receptionist)
I’m a mountaineer at heart and happiest when there’s a decent view involved.
Eleanor
Senior Design and Content Creative
I’m Eleanor and I tell our clients’ stories in ways that feel human, engaging and genuinely worth paying attention to. I’m naturally curious, full of ideas, and love finding the angle that makes people stop, listen and care.
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My background in theatre, visual storytelling and community work means I know how to turn complex messages into content that feels real rather than rehearsed. Whether it’s a campaign, a social post, a reel or a wider story, I focus on helping good organisations sound like real people.
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I also care about what happens next. Not just nice words and pretty visuals, but meaningful, measurable engagement and results.
Proud achievments: Increasing social media engagement TENFOLD for charity, CADAS. Doubling ticket sales for three theatre companies.
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If you’ve got an idea you want to bring to life, I’m always happy and eager to get stuck in.
Marisa
Design, Socials and SEO Specialist
I’m a cheerful, determined and organised marketing person who loves creating content that says what people and organisations really mean. I write clear, engaging copy in the right tone of voice for your brand: warm, bold, playful, professional or anything in between. I love working with clients to create a tone of voice that is right for them and their objectives.
Whether it is blog posts, website copy, eye-catching social media content or SEO-friendly wording that actually works. I bring energy, pragmatism and a sharp eye for detail to every task and I enjoy turning ideas into messages that connect with the right people and feel genuine to the audience.
I’m motivated, reliable, quick to grasp what you’re trying to achieve and happy working to tight deadlines. Most of all, I love creating content that helps organisations and projects become more visible, self-assured and better understood.
THE BOARD
Some of our team are juggling current commitments while coming aboard at Octopus3 as part time trustees.
Oh the joys of life in a start-up.
Paul Kleian (PK)
Founder and Principal
Paul has worked for over 30 years in all aspects of marketing, business development, comms, business efficiency, entrepreneurism, leadership and management including change management.
He is experienced in all aspects of business management including risk management.
Leigh Williams
Advisory Panel
Ex-CEO of third sector organisation.
She brings first hand experience of the issues Octopus3 addresses.
She also brings her network of valuable contactsand will be spreading the Octopus3 word!.
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Charles Scott
Advisory Panel
Business person with over 30 years’ experience running a financial services and insurance business.
Brings huge knowledge of operating in a regulated environment, governance, entrepreneurialism and financial acumen.
To be announced
Trustee / Director
Consultant for Social Enterprises and experienced trouble shooter.
Brings expertise in governance, business admin and strategy development plus years of background working to develop CICs.
David Jordison
Financial Compliance Advisor
Financial administration and control.
Chartered Accountant and retired Chief Executive of Morecambe Bay NHS Primary Care Trust.