Location: UK: Berkshire Opportunity: Supported Hiring into Permanent Role Start date: March 2025 Apply by: 10 February 2025 Sage Pathways is excited to partner with Career Returners to offer a supported hiring opportunity in their Global Information Security Team. This team are looking for a Governance and Compliance Specialist and welcome returners to apply for this permanent open role. A successful returner candidate, who has had a career break of 12 months or more (as of March 2025) will receive coaching support through the transition period from Career Returners. This career break may have been for childcare, eldercare, relocation or other reasons. You may have been working on a small-scale basis to fit around other commitments or not done any paid work for a number of years. About the Role Governance and Compliance (GC) Specialist In this position, you will join the Global Security GRC team which ensures Sage achieves its information security and compliance goals, strengthening trust and reputation with customers and stakeholders. You will help expand global security compliance and risk management programmes while driving continuous improvements in security processes, controls, standards, and policies to boost efficiency and agility. As per the Sage hybrid work arrangement, you will be required to work out of the Winnersh, Berkshire office 3 days per week. What will you be involved in? Providing support and maintenance of the security artefacts required for industry certification, reporting, compliance and other industry standard frameworks Responding to requests for information and guidance from customers, prospects and internal colleagues Validating Sage controls implementation and supporting regular audits Supporting risk management activities, projects or relevant workstreams to ensure security compliance objectives are met Contributing to identifying opportunities for continual improvement of Sage’s information security policies, procedures, controls and standards What is Sage looking for? Strong knowledge of information security best practices and secure development/operations principles Proven experience in complex, federated organisations and working with geographically dispersed teams Exceptional interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including management briefings Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment About Sage and Sage Pathways Sage is a multi-national enterprise software company. Born in the UK in 1981, and headquartered in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, their AI powered software makes life easier for small and medium-sized businesses. From automating invoices to supplying business insights, Sage technology supports millions of people worldwide. With Sage, customers achieve more than they thought possible and it’s because of the dedication of 10,000 plus colleagues, based in over 50 different locations around the globe. The Sage Pathways programme is designed to support, develop, recruit and train people with a variety of experiences who are returning to work after a break, switching careers or kickstarting their working life. Sage is proud to have won the Best Diversity Recruitment Initiative of the Year at the CRN Women and Diversity in Channel Awards 2024. Additionally, they continue to be recognised as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor, reflecting their commitment to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace. Sage is committed to creating a talented and diverse workplace. One where colleagues of all backgrounds can unleash their potential. Learn more about working at Sage Find out about their Culture Find out more about the Global Security Function How to Apply In order to be eligible for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK. To apply for this role, click here Please be sure to state that you are a returner and clearly show that you have had a career break. If you would like support with your application or require any adjustments, please contact pathwayssage.com for assistance.