Executive Marketing Manager, Community Engagement

London, UK (Hybrid)

£66K/yr – £72K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 12 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the global community engagement strategy, shaping programs, partnerships, and cross-functional initiatives to drive engagement, advocacy, and long-term relationships.

  • Oversee cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Editorial, Portfolio, Product, Sales, and Publishing.
  • Build strategic external partnerships with societies, associations, libraries, and professional bodies.
  • Translate customer insight and performance data into improved audience experiences.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing and delivering a global community engagement strategy aligned to business goals, audience needs, and portfolio priorities.
  • Crafting impactful programs that increase engagement, advocacy, dedication, and long-term relationships across Sage's key collaborator communities.
  • Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with societies, associations, libraries, professional organizations, and other external collaborators.
  • Using customer insight, community feedback, and performance data to find opportunities, inform strategy, and improve audience experiences.
  • Leading cross-functional initiatives and change programs that contribute to wider marketing and organizational objectives.
  • Collaborating with team members from Marketing, Editorial, Portfolio, Product, Sales, and Publishing to incorporate community viewpoints into strategic decision-making.
  • Leading, developing, and motivating the Community Engagement team, crafting an inclusive, high-performing, and accountable culture.
  • Monitoring and evaluating community engagement activity, ensuring measurable impact, continuous improvement, and effective use of resources and budgets.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days.
  • Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance.
  • Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
  • Private medical cover and access to the company doctor.
  • Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals.
  • Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office.
  • Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips.
  • Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).
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Founded in 1981
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, GBR
15K employees (1,099 in marketing)
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74% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

£66K/yr – £72K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Community Management median pay in the United Kingdom

£41K/yr

Most pay falls between £35K and £47K. Based on 24 salaries.

See all Sage salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
875 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.2%
Direct
50.4%
Referral
12.1%
Social
0.3%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15.2K