Education PR agency Communications Management has appointed Emma Cutting and Rebecca Griffiths.

Cutting, formerly communications manager at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), will work with HE clients looking to establish a stronger research profile and will play a key part in delivering media relations and stakeholder management for new clients.

Griffiths, formerly account director specialising in campaigns at Colman Getty, has a detailed understanding of higher education, women in the workplace and leadership issues, and particular expertise in devising creative PR strategies, media relations and reputation management.