John Marchant

Background

About John Marchant

I’m a proactive and creative marketing professional with experience across digital marketing, communications, design, and stakeholder engagement. Currently working in the Marketing & Engagement Team at Co-op Academies Trust, I support 38 academies across the North of England by leading on intranet management, campaign delivery, branded design, and digital strategy. My background spans both in-house and consultancy roles, giving me a strong mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. I’ve managed social media audits, website builds, paid ad campaigns, and high-profile events (including Pride activations and national brand partnerships). I’m also confident working with analytics and KPIs to measure campaign success and inform future strategy. Key strengths include: Digital marketing & analytics – PPC, paid social, SEO, campaign optimisation Content creation – engaging copy, branded assets, and multimedia content Design & branding – Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and brand guardianship Stakeholder collaboration – building strong relationships across teams and senior leaders Project & event management – from campaign rollouts to large-scale activations I’m passionate about creating impactful, data-driven campaigns that connect with audiences and strengthen brand reputation. As I progress in my career, I’m especially interested in roles where I can combine digital strategy, creative design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable results. Always open to connecting with professionals in marketing, digital, and education sectors.