James Blackwell

James Blackwell has a strong background in marketing and digital marketing. James is currently the Head of Digital Marketing and Design at the University of Kent since November 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Marketing Manager at Small Business BC from May 2019 to June 2021. James also has a significant tenure at City Academy Ltd, where they held various marketing roles including Marketing Director from April 2016 to March 2019, Head of Marketing from December 2013 to April 2016, Head of Programming from October 2012 to December 2013, and Programme Manager from January 2012 to September 2012. James started their career as a Marketing Intern at City Academy Ltd from September 2011 to December 2011.

James Blackwell attended Gravesend Grammar School from 2001 to 2009, where they completed their A Levels in English Literature, Government and Politics, and Geography. James then went on to study at the University of Birmingham from 2009 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature and Creative Writing.