WHO WE ARE

Education Marketing, Communications & PR experts

Elevating education through strategic marketing, communications and PR.

MarCommEd is a leading education marketing, communications and PR agency and Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to helping schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs) and other education providers tell their story, attract the right audiences and build lasting stakeholder trust. Our expertise supports sustainable growth, stronger reputation and genuine engagement across the education sector.

We know that great communications doesn’t happen by accident, it’s the result of strategic thinking, deep sector insight and long-term collaboration. We partner with clients who value thoughtful, evidence-led work and who want to build lasting impact rather than seek quick fixes.

We specialise in:

  • Education marketing and communications strategy: Aligning your brand, audiences and objectives for measurable impact.

  • Communications & PR: Helping you engage media, parents, communities and partners with confidence.

  • Internal communications: Strengthening leadership visibility and staff engagement across schools and trusts.

  • Digital marketing: SEO, social media and paid campaigns designed for pupil admissions and audience growth.

  • Content & thought leadership: Creating influential stories that build authority and trust.

  • Crisis communications: Prepared, calm, strategic support when it matters most.

Our work spans strategy, delivery, training and advisory support — always tailored to your context, size and goals.

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OUR MISSION

MarCommEd has a mission to

create social value

in the following ways:

  • We will work towards challenging stereotypes, promoting diversity by challenging providers we work with to be representative of the communities they serve. 

  • Our work will be focused by operating in sustainable ways, helping you to be responsible for your environmental actions, along with the supply chains you use. 

  • We will create employment opportunities across the communities we serve, embracing the modern era where Artificial Intelligence should be seen as a tool to improve people’s skills.

    As a Community Interest Company, we will also support schools by delivering workshops to young people, to educate them on how social media and other digital platforms can be used in a safe way to enhance their employability skills for the future. 

Our Team

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    Zack Grimes

    Zack is a Chartered Marketer and a specialist in Digital Marketing with over 15 years of experience in education, training, housing, and sport, and has previously served as Director of Communications and Development at Laurus Trust in the North West. He played a pivotal role in driving the trust's growth, overseeing the establishment of new free schools, sixth forms, and the conversion of local authority schools.

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    Ryan Green


    With 20 years in education, Ryan is a pioneer in school communication. From Pebble to Eduprise and Arro, he's led innovation. His expertise in sales, marketing, and communication has shaped the future of school leadership. He's a trusted advisor for CEOs and COOs, inspiring schools to tell their stories effectively.

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    Claire White


    Claire specialises in helping MATs and schools with their marketing and communications, creating and scheduling engaging content. When she’s not working, she’s busy chasing after her two energetic boys.

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    David Macgill


    A Digital Creative with over 20 years industry experience covering design for print, large format printing and filming.

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    Ross Hershaw


    With over a decade of experience in Digital and Print Advertising, Ross is a skilled UI/UX Designer. He has worked on prominent African brands, demonstrating his ability to create impactful designs across various mediums.

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    Kieran Riley


    A Software Developer passionate about UI/UX, creating intuitive, user-centered applications across the front end and back end.

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