Marc Mageean

Marc Mageean is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Head of Communications at Thurrock Council since January 2022. Previously, Marc held the position of Strategic Communications Manager at the Care Quality Commission, where responsibilities included leading strategic reviews and developing corporate narratives during the pandemic. Marc's extensive background in local government includes roles such as Covid-19 Communications, Media and Campaigns Manager for Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, overseeing crisis communications and public engagement across two authorities, and Snr Internal Communications and Engagement Manager, focusing on internal communications for 5000 staff. Early career achievements include serving as Commercial Marketing Manager and Care Network Development & Marketing Lead, where Marc successfully commercialized services for schools and built a network to improve standards in social care. Marc holds a BA Hons in Marketing from Queen's University Belfast.