We are looking for a hybrid London based Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager to protect and promote and improve Sage’s brand as part of the corporate communications strategic plan aligned with wider business objectives. This person will lead and complete a range of projects and initiatives to help raise the company’s profile with key partners with an emphasis on building content for customers and the social science community. They will look to establish relationships with journalists and individuals from research and higher ed-related associations as part of Sage’s community engagement and public affairs outreach.

Key accountabilities

• Develop and implement promotional campaigns to advance Sage’s brand as a purposeful, independent publisher and demonstrate Sage’s impact in social and behavioral science.
• Play an active and creative role in telling Sage’s brand story with an emphasis on proactive strategic planning, implementation, and management using multiple communication channels
• Stay on top of relevant industry and policy updates to guide and contribute proactively to strategy development and corporate messaging
• Act as an ambassador for Sage within the wider industry and develop Sage’s status and reputation as a leading independent publisher providing outstanding support for social and behavioral science
• Manage reports, setting objectives and monitoring performance in line with Sage’s communication strategy
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through messaging and initiatives

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Comprehensive experience in communications.
• Proven track record to communicate effectively across a wide range of customer groups, internal and external, at all seniority levels.
• Consistent strong delivery of written communications using a professional tone of voice across multiple channels
• Strong creative ability to identify communications opportunities where we can communicate Sage messaging in support of our brand, mission, and vision
• Excellent written and presentation skills, including ability to create, deliver, and answer questions within both an internal and external environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-changing environment to tight deadlines.
• Experience and/or qualifications promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.  As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.