Marketing Graduate Programme - London

About the Role and Company

This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring your presence in the London office three days per week. Sage is a global leader in AI, finance, and HR software with over 13,000 employees across 40 locations, supporting more than 2 million customers. Our mission is to transform how millions of businesses operate by leveraging innovative technology and bold ideas. Sage champions a high-performance culture emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning, where each employee's contributions matter and foster growth.

Graduate Opportunity

As a graduate joining Sage's Small & Accountants Business Unit within the Brand Strategy & Creative team, you'll engage in meaningful projects from day one. This role will immerse you in creative development, content creation, social media, and campaign coordination, supported by experienced professionals and a structured development plan to enhance your skills, confidence, and professional portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns spanning paid, organic, social media, websites, email marketing, events, and partnerships, including major brand initiatives.
• Coordinate campaign assets, maintain project schedules, manage tracking tools, oversee task approvals, and support team administration.
• Support influencer and social media engagements by assisting with briefings, copy reviews, content generation, and event-related digital moments.
• Conduct research on industry trends, customer needs, audience behaviors, and creative possibilities.
• Collaborate with various teams including content, social, performance marketing, sponsorship, PR, agencies, and regional teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns.
• Help prepare briefs for agencies and internal teams regarding new marketing assets and campaigns.
• Gather and consolidate creative feedback to refine campaign materials, including videos and social content, facilitating timely approvals.
• Review creative outputs for copy accuracy, messaging consistency, digital updates, and brand alignment.
• Support campaign performance evaluation by monitoring outcomes and identifying areas for enhancement.
• Contribute to the development of campaign playbooks, guidelines, briefing documents, and resources to improve team efficiency.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism, media, digital, business, creative industries, or related disciplines. Prior hands-on experience is not mandatory as comprehensive training and coaching will be provided. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong enthusiasm for marketing campaigns, brand strategy, digital trends, and audience engagement.
• Curiosity and creativity to contribute fresh ideas confidently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Keen attention to detail when reviewing content and campaign elements.
• Strong organizational skills, proactivity, and ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A passion for storytelling, understanding customers, and using content to drive action.
• Comfort or willingness to work with data analytics, campaign performance metrics, and audience insights.
• A practical attitude towards problem-solving and project coordination.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• An interest in responsibly utilizing AI and emerging technologies to enhance creativity, planning, efficiency, and analysis.

Application Process

• Submit your CV online.
• Complete a video interview within one week of application.
• Successful video candidates will be invited to an assessment center.
• Final successful applicants to begin in October 2026.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Sage is dedicated to inclusivity and is willing to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and beyond to support your success.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays from day one.
• Five paid days dedicated to learning each year.
• Five paid volunteering days annually to contribute to the community.
• Access to private healthcare, digital GP services, and well-being support.
• Attractive pension scheme with company contributions.
• Paid parental leave accessible from joining.
• Ability to work remotely from abroad up to ten weeks per year.
• Discount programs for technology, travel, gym memberships, and more.
• Participation in Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes.