Marnie Richards
About Marnie Richards
Marnie Richards is the People Director at eduMe, where she has implemented a hybrid working model and developed a comprehensive employee experience strategy. With a background in management and operations, she has played a significant role in scaling the company and enhancing its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Current Role at EduMe
Marnie Richards serves as the People Director at eduMe, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee experience and implementing effective people management strategies. Her leadership is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring that the organization meets its human resource goals.
Previous Experience at EduMe
Prior to her current role, Marnie Richards held several positions at eduMe, including Head of People and Head of Employee Experience. Her tenure at the company spanned from 2019 to 2023, during which she contributed to the development of a hybrid working model and introduced impactful policies as the company transitioned from seed funding to Series B.
Career Background
Marnie Richards has a diverse career background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Reporter at MediaTel Group UK and later transitioned to marketing at Essence. She spent three years in the Management Graduate Scheme at Fuller, Smith & Turner, eventually becoming a General Manager before moving to eduMe.
Education and Qualifications
Marnie Richards studied at the University of York, earning a BA in English and Politics with a 2.1 classification from 2008 to 2011. She also attended St Augustine's Priory, where she studied subjects including English, Politics, Physics, and Maths. In 2023, she achieved a Level 5 Diploma in People Management through CIPD Qualifications.
Achievements in People Management
Marnie Richards played a key role in scaling eduMe from 20 to approximately 100 employees across the UK and the US. She developed and managed a holistic progression and development framework and shaped a proactive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, significantly impacting the company's growth and employee engagement.