Colleague Colleague Communications Manager Job Description: As Sage continues to grow, our global Corporate Affairs function offers an exciting opportunity to join our Group Colleague Communications team as a Colleague Communications Manager. The successful candidate will shape and influence colleague communications across the Group, developing and executing communications plans to support business goals and priorities. This role involves creating communication and engagement activities for our 11,000 colleagues across more than 20 countries. You will collaborate closely with our central and regional communications teams, as well as leaders and colleagues from other teams across Sage. Strong stakeholder management experience is essential, along with excellent project management and writing skills. Experience working in cross-functional, matrix teams is highly desirable, as is a collaborative, positive mindset and familiarity with modern internal communications tools. Experience in change management and change communications is also required. We seek candidates who are engagement-focused, proactive, strategic, and creative, suited for a fast-paced, demanding, but fun environment. The position will be based Newcastle. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Communication & Engagement - Develop and implement internal communications strategies to support business initiatives, change programs, and colleague engagement. - Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure a consistent, aligned, and impactful approach to colleague communications. Content Creation & Messaging - Craft compelling written content for internal platforms, including Your Sage intranet (SharePoint), Viva Engage, and other digital channels. - Translate complex business updates into clear, engaging, and accessible messaging that resonates with colleagues. Stakeholder & Crisis Communication - Provide expert advice to leaders on communicating sensitive or complex messages, including change projects and crisis situations. - Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, ensuring communications are strategically planned and effectively delivered. Measuring Impact & Continuous Improvement - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications initiatives, using insights to refine strategies and improve engagement. - Ensure activities are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines while maintaining high-quality execution. Your benefits • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage • Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year • On-going training and professional development • Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation • Flexible work patterns and hybrid working #LI-ND1 Function: Corporate Affairs Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.