Educational Marketing Expert
RGR Education began with a simple idea fuelled by a deep passion for educational marketing. As a very experienced Head, Dr Richard Robson FCIM has spent nearly 20 years in educational leadership, has led 4 very different schools, spent 15 years as a schools inspector and is an expert in educational marketing.
Between 2012 and 2016, he completed an academic study to become a doctor of education. His doctoral research led him to fully explore business concepts in education. The unique contribution of knowledge was to publish a thesis describing an innovative new way to deliver marketing in education.
His unique approach to educational marketing is very different to the 'traditional' understanding of marketing, and over the past 10 years, Dr Richard Robson FCIM has implemented his new approach to educational marketing in various schools with huge success.
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
Dr Richard Robson FCIM is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
'To be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), one must demonstrate exceptional leadership, measurable strategic impact, and long-term contribution to the field of marketing. This recognition is awarded to individuals who have led teams and strategies that have delivered significant growth and impact, such as triple-digit growth and market share expansion. The FCIM designation signifies a commitment to professional standards, ethical marketing, and innovation that consistently meets or exceeds international best practices.' (CIM)
Educational Leadership Award Finalist
In 2026, Dr Richard Robson FCIM was a finalist for a national educational leadership award.
Being a finalist in the Leadership in Education category means Dr Robson FCIM has been recognised nationally for exceptional leadership qualities that elevate teaching, learning, or school practice, meeting criteria used by the ERA Awards to identify excellence across the UK education sector.
In short: it signals that sector experts view Dr Robson's leadership as innovative, influential, and making a measurable difference.
What the ERA Awards Represent
The Education Resources Awards are described as the premier annual event celebrating excellence across the UK education sector, highlighting those who “have gone above and beyond to elevate standards in the teaching profession.” (ERA)
"I can't say enough about working with Dr Robson. He always goes over and above and beyond to meet our needs as staff and exceeded our expectations."
UK Headteacher
"As a new Head to the Independent Sector, Richard has been generous with his support, guiding and challenging my thinking and giving me the confidence to consider what is most important in my role. I thoroughly enjoy my discussions with Richard. Not only have they strengthened my leadership in practical ways, they have also helped sharpen my strategic thinking and got me thinking outside the box - a gift in the fast-paced world that we are in!"
Sarah Ibbotson, Headteacher
"Working with Richard has been a real pleasure. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always generous with his time. As a Headteacher, having someone I can turn to who understands the realities of running a school has been invaluable, and I have come to trust and value his advice enormously."
UK Headteacher
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would happily recommend Dr Robson to any school or school leader looking for someone with his level of experience and understanding of education."
Darren O'Neil, UK Headteacher