Job Title Colleague Communications Director Job Description : As the Colleague Communications Director, you will spearhead the creation and implementation of dynamic communication strategies that boost colleague engagement and align with Sage's strategic goals. This crucial role ensures effective communication throughout the organisation, promotes a culture of transparency, and drives change through compelling messaging. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to provide strategic advice and lead a team dedicated to delivering top-notch communication to Sage colleagues. Additionally, you will bring our strategy to life, support leaders in communicating it across regions, and showcase cutting-edge knowledge of the latest innovations in colleague communication. ' ? - Strategic Influence: Work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic advice that shapes the direction of the company. - Leadership Opportunity: Lead a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional communication to Sage colleagues. - Impactful Work: Bring our strategy to life and support leaders in effectively communicating it across different regions. - Innovation: Stay at the forefront of the latest innovations in colleague communication and showcase your cutting-edge knowledge. - Key Responsibilities : • Strategic Communication Planning: Develop and implement internal communication strategies that support key company initiatives and drive colleague engagement. • Leadership and Team Development: Lead and mentor the Colleague Communications team, including communications business partners and content creators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging. • Content Creation and Management: Oversee the creation of high-quality written and multimedia content for various internal channels, ensuring clarity and engagement. • Change Management: Lead communication efforts for change initiatives, ensuring colleagues are informed, engaged, and supportive of organizational changes. • Crisis Communication: Provide strategic guidance and manage communication during crises, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of information. • Measurement and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities, using data and feedback to continuously improve strategies. • Budget Management: Manage the communications budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with business priorities. • Executive Communications Support: Plan and deliver a programme of Executive Communications support for the COO, including strategic planning, content development, and implementation in partnership with IC and external comms-focused teams. Lead on Quarterly Briefings. • Strategic Priorities Communication: Develop, engage, and lead communications plans and content around our strategic priorities in, and connected to, the COO Leadership Team, including with Transformation and GTM teams, focusing on bringing knocking down barriers and simplification to life. • Global Communication Campaigns: Work with the wider Communications leadership team to develop and deliver the internal element of all global communication campaigns. • Two-Way Communication: Help the business drive authentic, transparent two-way dialogue and conversation, giving colleagues a real voice that is truly listened to. : • 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-CR1 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?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/