Product & Innovation Communications Director

Sage; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work model

Descrizione del lavoro

Sage, a leading UK software company, invites a Director to shape and deliver the integrated communications strategy across product, technology, AI, innovation and customer priorities. You will translate Sage’s strategy into compelling narratives that demonstrate customer value and strengthen our reputation both internally and externally.

You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team across the UK, using data and insights to drive priority work, collaborating with Brand, Corporate Affairs and senior

Competenze

• Experience leading comms in large product/technology environments.
• Ability to translate complex strategies into clear narratives.
• Proven track record in influencing executives and shaping reputation.

Mansioni

• Lead the integrated communications strategy for Sage's product and innovation agenda.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders using insights from colleagues, customers, media and analysts.
• Strengthen Sage's external reputation through media, thought leadership and customer stories.

Conoscenze

Product comms

Tech comms

Integrated comms

Stakeholder mgmt

Descrizione del lavoro

The Director, Product & Innovation Communications is a senior leader responsible for shaping and delivering Sage’s integrated communications strategy across its product, technology, innovation and customer agenda.

Working in close partnership with senior Product, Technology and business leaders, and the Corporate Affairs Leadership team, this role builds understanding, confidence and advocacy across colleagues, customers, media, analysts and other influential stakeholders. The role provides strategic counsel, brings stakeholder insight into decision-making and translates

Sage’s product and innovation strategy into compelling, credible narratives that demonstrate customer value and strengthen Sage’s reputation.

This leader will bring together internal and external communications expertise around shared strategic outcomes, lead a multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed team, and work across Brand & Corporate Affairs and the wider business to deliver integrated moments of impact that support Sage’s growth ambitions.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days per week from our London office.

Summary of role

The Director, Product & Innovation Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Sage’s integrated communications strategy across product, technology, AI, innovation and customer priorities. Working closely with senior Product and Technology leaders and Brand & Corporate Affairs, you’ll translate Sage’s strategy into clear, compelling narratives that demonstrate customer value and strengthen Sage’s reputation internally and externally.

What I will be doing

You’ll lead the integrated communications strategy across Sage’s product and innovation agenda, creating a clear story around what Sage is building, why it matters and the value it creates for customers. You’ll provide strategic communication counsel to senior leaders, using colleague, customer, media, analyst and market insight to inform decisions and identify opportunities and potential risks.

You’ll build understanding and advocacy internally while strengthening Sage’s external reputation through media relations, thought leadership, analyst engagement and compelling customer stories. Working across Brand, Marketing, Public Affairs, Social and Events, you’ll identify key moments where integrated communications can create the greatest impact.

You’ll also lead and develop a multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed team, setting high standards for strategy, creativity and execution. Using data, insight and AI, you’ll continually improve how the team prioritises its work and focuses on the activity that creates the greatest value for Sage.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced communications leader with a strong background in product, technology, corporate or integrated communications within a large, complex organisation. You’ll be confident advising senior executives, bringing strong commercial judgement and the ability to constructively challenge and influence decisions.

You’ll be skilled at translating complex product and technology strategies into credible, engaging narratives for different audiences, with a strong understanding of how customer outcomes and evidence build reputation over time.

Strong people leadership is essential, with experience bringing together communications specialists across different disciplines and geographies. Experience within global technology, SaaS, AI or a listed organisation would be highly valuable.

Corporate Affairs

United Kingdom

London

Hybrid

Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business.

Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact.

Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We’re a Disability Confident employer — if you’re applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact [e-mail] .

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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.