We’ve seen all kinds of trends come and go, and we understand education and all its nuances.
Why choose Ambleglow
Our ultimate aim is to help schools and businesses selling into education to market themselves in the best possible light. The more people you reach, the greater the impact we can all have on education in the UK. We understand the realities and limitations of your world, and we know that budgets can be tight. Thankfully, we also know what works in your sector and exactly where to focus your time and energy.
With over 30 years of experience specialising in education, we can add so much more industry knowledge and experience compared with a generalist marketing agency. We’ve managed successful campaigns for commercial clients right through to primary schools, sixth-form colleges and some of the top private schools in the country. We’re definitely not short of enthusiasm or ideas!
Our values
We believe in honesty and integrity – our reputation is built on it. We’re always transparent about what we can and can’t achieve, and we put your best interests first no matter what. In fact, we see ourselves as part of your team and will do everything we can to create a long-term relationship that we’re invested in as much as you are.
Meet the team
Sally
Managing Director
Serving on the Senior Executive Team and Director of Ambleglow, Sally oversees the strategic direction of Ambleglow. Graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London with a BA (Hons) in Media Arts in 2003, Sally joined as an Account Executive in 2007 and has risen through the business gaining first-hand experience in all areas. Past experience includes running major accounts such as Mind, GL Assessment and The FA. When she’s not running the agency, Sally is a Beaver Scout Leader and a volunteer for Bookmark Reading Charity.
Joanne
Account Director
Joanne is an Account Director at Ambleglow with over 18 years’ experience in B2B and B2C marketing, both client and agency-side. She holds a BA(DA) (Hons) in Media Studies and Creative Writing, and a diploma in Digital Marketing. Joanne’s skills stretch from marketing strategy to campaign delivery and she’s as comfortable writing powerful copy that elicits engagement as she is developing plans and supporting her clients. She’s passionate about purpose-driven marketing, which is why she’s drawn to the educational sector, an area she’s supported for almost a decade.
“Kayleigh
Account Director
Kayleigh has 15 years of marketing experience across independent schools, higher education and the arts. She has a proven track record in developing effective marketing strategies from Prep through to Sixth Form and HE. Prior to joining Ambleglow in 2022, she was Head of Marketing at Queen Anne’s and previous roles include Queensland Music Festival, Henley Business School and University of Reading. A music graduate of University of Birmingham, she also holds a CIM Marketing Diploma.
Nicola
Client Services Manager
Nicola has a BA (Hons) Media with Creative Writing and Video Production and is CIM qualified. With over 12 years of experience in recruitment and marketing within education, her full-service background is an asset to Ambleglow where she helps with campaign planning and project management, working with a variety of clients on multi-channel campaigns. In addition to this, Nicola also manages the client services team, making sure that client objectives are reached and regularly exceeded.
Jane
Marketing Project Manager
Jane has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and holds a CIM Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing. Jane’s broad-ranging expertise has been gained across a number of senior marketing roles in both small and large organisations before joining our team. Jane applies her knowledge to help Ambleglow’s clients plan targeted strategies and deliver impactful marketing programmes.
Sylvia
Senior Designer
Sylvia has over 20 years of experience in the design industry, almost a decade of them spent at Ambleglow. Her past experience includes design and illustration for advertising, retail and exhibitions. A graduate from the London College of Communication, she takes a collaborative approach to the design process and has channeled her creativity into everything from full rebrands, digital marketing, exhibition stands and magazine layout.
Patrick
Digital Account Manager, Paid Search
Patrick has a wealth of industry experience in education marketing, complemented by a strong track record in both the public and private sectors. Since joining Ambleglow in 2010, Patrick has specialised in paid search (PPC), helping clients achieve measurable success through data-driven strategies. Patrick’s expertise spans keyword strategy, campaign optimisation, and conversion rate improvement—ensuring strong visibility and ROI. His passion for technology and search marketing keeps him at the forefront of industry best practices, making him the go-to expert for all things search-related.
Michelle
Digital Account Manager, Paid Social
Michelle specialises in creating and optimising paid social campaigns for clients in the schools, local authority, and charity sectors. With several years of industry experience, she has a deep understanding of audience targeting, split testing, and campaign funnels, ensuring maximum performance and ROI for her clients. Michelle takes a strategic and data-driven approach to digital marketing, continuously refining campaigns based on insights and performance metrics. Her creativity and analytical mindset allow her to deliver outstanding results while ensuring clients understand and trust the process.
Kym
Client Administrator
Joining with over 20 years of customer service experience, primarily gained from the cosmetics industry, Kym is very focused and organised and intends to use these skills, along with her extensive customer service knowledge, to offer the very best experience to all our clients.
Emma
Client Administrator
Emma joined the client administration team with over 12 years of retail management experience, primarily gained from the fashion industry. Emma is very passionate about customer service and is dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the best possible experience.
Kelly
Client Administrator
Kelly has over 20 years experience in administration in both the public and private sector. She has a passion for giving back to to others and has volunteered in local schools and within the community. Good service is very important to her, and she intends to draw on her past experience and knowledge to provide clients with the best experience possible.
Helena
Financial and Administration Director
Helena is the Financial and Administration Director at Ambleglow. She brought her previous board-level experience to the company and now oversees our financial health. Over the years, her role has evolved to combine operational and strategic duties, managing the accounts and financial forecasting, and maintaining a profitable business that rewards everyone at Ambleglow for the hard work and results they deliver to our clients.
Casey
Head of Growth & Marketing, Ruby Digital
Casey is a key member of our SEO partner team at Ruby Digital, bringing expertise in search engine optimisation and digital strategy. With a keen eye for data-driven insights and a passion for helping businesses grow online, Casey and her team play a vital role in enhancing our clients’ website’s visibility and performance. Collaborating closely with our team, Casey ensures we stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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If your digital marketing campaign to educational institutions needs a boost, why not find out how Ambleglow can help?
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