About

Who I am and how I can help

How I Can Help You

From preparing Ofsted messaging, translating and communicating findings post-inspection - to developing strategies to recruit, convert and retain the right students to hit your funding targets - to creating effective employer engagement campaigns to showcase the strengths of your organisation and help you build strong and lasting relationships with employers in your area - I can help.

I understand that every educational organisation is unique, with its own set of challenges and opportunities. I can work with you to deliver results tailored to your specific needs and goals, ensuring you get the outcomes you need to succeed.

Who I Am

I’m a former Head of Marketing, with over 16 years' experience working in the education sector. I’ve also worked for the BBC and hold the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Marketing. I understand the importance of strong communication, practical planning and opportunities for growth. I specialise in creative ideas, copywriting and online campaigns.

My skills include strategic and targeted marketing, social media, project management, PR and new business. I am used to running integrated campaigns, including TV ads, radio, press and public relations along with social media to generate maximum impact. In education I’ve delivered strong recruitment strategies, built and launched an “Experience site”, pioneered TV advertising, video emails, added fun new interactive video concepts like “choose your own adventure”, 360° tours and augmented reality in prospectuses and paired geo-mobile marketing with outdoor campaigns.

In my work for The Association of Colleges in the Eastern Region I produced and launched the first ever UK Online Careers Fair. Other projects I managed included The Skills Show Experience, Skills Competitions CPD, ESF Flexible Fund (including creating Step Forward) and supporting Team East. I was responsible for the Marketing Network and delivered specialist training.

As an Associate for The Association of Colleges in the Eastern Region I project managed #PasstheTorch (funded by the Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, through the Skills Funding Agency; managed by ACER and delivered by ACER and its partners AOSEC and AoC SW) and I delivered marketing, PR and social media for the project. We exceeded Pledge targets by over 500%; achieved twitter impressions of 86.0K; had estimated press coverage views of 97.3K with social shares of 1.02K.

I’ve had the privilege to work directly for a number of colleges, one of the UK’s newest universities and leading independent schools - coupled with working for other clients in the education and commercial sectors.

I’ve seen the impact strategic marketing can make on recruitment numbers. I know which critical areas to place attention on, to drive better results. My consultancy rates are competitive. I troubleshoot efficiently and, importantly, I am Marketing and Admissions-Teams friendly - I work in collaboration with your existing teams where needed.

I’m confident that I can help you achieve your recruitment targets, improve your employer engagement and help your organisation reach new heights.

What People Are Saying

Testimonials, endorsements and client reviews

Kay

FE PROFESSIONAL

Sarah came up with some great ideas for us to try and we are excited to start working on them. Working with Sarah was very easy. She was friendly and approachable but at the same time professional. Sarah was very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend her to friends and colleagues without hesitation - I look forward to working with her again.

Andy Sparks

FORMER CEO AND PRINCIPAL

I have worked with Sarah for a number of years within the FE Sector and she is a true professional. She approaches everything that she does with enthusiasm and a drive to succeed. Fantastic at what she does, and a pleasure to work with.

Bob Read

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

Sarah has been an energetic, creative and inspiring colleague and implemented a wide variety of innovative strategies to promote our services and project activities across the FE and Skills sector. She has an extensive and distinctive mix of experience in using digital technology for marketing purposes.

Reg Smith

FORMER DEVELOPMENT ADVISER

Sarah is one of the most capable project managers I have worked with, her knowledge and understanding of marketing and the use of digital media to support project outcomes is outstanding.