Job Title CEO Office Graduate Job Description Calling all Graduates Are you an ambitious, high-performing graduate ready to make real impact? We are looking for a passionate and driven graduate to join the CEO's Office at Sage, the UK's leading tech giant and a FTSE100 company. In this unique role, you will be positioned at the heart of the company with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the most strategic and transformation activities. The CEO Office serves the CEO in achieving the company's goals and objectives. This role provides a unique opportunity to rotate across the key business areas of Strategy, Data & Transformation and M&A, giving you a comprehensive understanding of our business strategy, data analysis techniques, and process improvement methodologies. You'll also gain practical experience across these key areas: change management, project management, or business analysis. You must have a strong appetite for developing into a transformation leader and are comfortable at challenging the status quo, learning on the job and operating in highly complex, challenging and fast paced environment. As well as on-the-job learning, we also encourage all our colleagues to make an impact in their local communities, by giving them five fully paid days per year to volunteer, fundraise or do other charitable work through Sage Foundation. This is a hybrid role - three days per week in our Newcastle office. Key Responsibilities What will the programme look like? You will collaborate closely with the CEO Office leadership team, supporting strategic projects and assisting with industry research, data analysis, synthesizing complex information, identifying market trends, and communicating findings and recommendations effectively to inform strategic decisions. Summary of the Role • Champion a Sage-first, outcome-focused, results driven mindset at all times • Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of transformation priorities. This might involve tasks like creating timelines, tracking progress, and managing communication with stakeholders • Support setting and monitoring corporate goals to ensure strategic progress aligns with the OKR framework • Support with preparing clear and concise updates on strategy, progress, and initiatives for Board, CEO, and leadership teams • Support with developing clear and compelling communications for customers and colleagues on Sage's strategy and transformation journey • Analyse data to identify trends, root causes, and actionable recommendations. Leverage industry best practices to challenge the status quo • Support and facilitate governance of CEO Office including any offsites, team meetings, all hands • Take meticulous notes and facilitate action implementation for the CEO Office leadership team. Develop meeting agendas and prepare materials for optimal efficiency • Thrive in dynamic environments with changing priorities and demonstrate a quick learning ability What will make me successful? • A highly motivated individual with a proactive approach and a strong sense of curiosity. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with people at all levels of the organisation. • Strong analytical skills • Organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and work to deadlines. • A keen eye for detail and a structured approach to problem-solving. • A desire to learn about Sage products and the broader business landscape. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment. Office Location Newcastle What can I expect from the process? • Apply online with CV • Complete a gamified science-driven assessment via Harver, to help us accurately assess if you're aligned to our values and behaviours, whilst removing any risk of unconscious bias from our process. • If you match the profile, you'll be sent a video interview to record. • If your video interview is successful, you'll be invited to an Assessment Centre in April 2025 • Successful candidates will join our Graduate Programme on 1st October 2025. As we receive a high volume of applications, you may receive a delayed response to your video interview. We thank you for your patience. Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us at earlycareerssage.com. Function Business Transformation 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?vqIoiCpZH-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 at careerssage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/