Senior Marketing Executive - Permanent - £40,720
Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.
About Sage:
Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.
Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:
- Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
- Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
- Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas
About our Team:
Our team is a dynamic group of marketing professionals dedicated to crafting campaigns that drive outstanding results for our open access and hybrid journals. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared dedication to achieving high-reaching goals. Together, we successfully implement strategies that connect with a global community of researchers, driving discovery and amplifying the reach of their work.
Could you be our Senior Marketing Executive? Are you?
- Experienced in planning and delivering marketing campaigns that combine strategic insight with strong execution.
- Confident using data and performance results to shape decisions, refine tactics, and demonstrate impact.
- Skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving, international environment.
- A clear communicator who builds trusted relationships across teams and stakeholders.
- Proactive in identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency, and comfortable adapting to change.
- Committed to precision, collaboration, and high-quality delivery.
Your new role:
- Support the development and implementation of insight-led marketing strategies for Open Access journals, ensuring campaigns are audience-focused, data-informed, and aligned with publishing goals.
- Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing activity, working closely with colleagues across Strategy, Data, Editorial, and Product teams to ensure coherence and measurable impact.
- Analyse campaign and channel performance, drawing out insights and recommendations to optimise future marketing activity.
- Contribute to competitor, audience, and market research projects to inform journal positioning and growth strategies.
- Coordinate marketing plans, ensuring messaging, channels, and activities reflect broader portfolio strategy.
- Lead or support cross-functional projects that test new ideas to enhance effectiveness and reach.
- Share learnings, insights, and best practices to help evolve the OA marketing function and strengthen collaboration across teams.
Overview of 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).
We’re a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1). If you’d like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you’d like to request reasonable adjustments, please email [email protected]. Please note we only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 13th November 2025
To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage 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 crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.
