Focus on your assignment.
We'll take care of the payroll.
When you're contracting, getting paid shouldn't be complicated.
With Sage Signal Bureau, you become our employee while carrying out temporary assignments through your recruitment agency or other agreed arrangements.
Umbrella employment
designed for support.
We take care of your PAYE payroll and employment administration, including applicable tax and National Insurance deductions, workplace pension responsibilities and employment documentation.
You get the flexibility to work across assignments with an employment relationship supporting you behind the scenes.
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The Freedom of Contracting. With Employment Benefits.
Umbrella employment combines flexibility with statutory employee protections.
Paid Holiday
Receive statutory paid holiday entitlement, helping you take time away from work without missing out on your applicable holiday entitlement.
Workplace Pension
Eligible employees can access workplace pension arrangements in accordance with auto-enrolment requirements.
Statutory Sick Pay
If illness prevents you from working, you may qualify for Statutory Sick Pay subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.
Family-Related Benefits
Eligible employees may qualify for statutory maternity, paternity and other family-related leave and pay.
Continuous Employment
Where your employment continues, you may be able to move between different assignments while maintaining one employment relationship with SAGE.
Dedicated Support
Have a question about your payslip, deductions or employment? Our team is here to help you understand what's happening.
How It Works
From registration to payday in six simple steps.
Your umbrella assignment rate isn't the same as your gross taxable salary.
The money received by the umbrella company may first account for the agreed umbrella margin and applicable employment costs. The remaining amount forms the basis for calculating your gross pay, from which personal deductions such as PAYE Income Tax and employee National Insurance are made.
With SAGE, we want you to understand how your pay works before your first payday—not discover it afterwards.
Why Contractors Choose SAGE
Everything you need from your umbrella, without unnecessary complexity.
Straightforward PAYE
Your applicable Income Tax and National Insurance are handled through payroll.
Transparent Payslips
Clear information showing your earnings and deductions.
Reliable Payroll
Accurate processing based on the payroll information and funds received.
Employment Benefits
Access applicable statutory employment rights and benefits as a SAGE employee.
SAGE Perks
Enjoy additional discounts, partner offers and contractor-focused benefits where available.
Friendly Support
Real people available to help with payroll and employment-related questions.
Simple Assignment Changes
Where your employment continues, moving to your next assignment doesn't necessarily mean starting your employment journey again.
New to
Umbrella?
We\'ll help you understand how everything works.
If this is your first contract, terms like assignment rate, employer costs, holiday pay and PAYE can initially seem confusing.
You don't need to figure everything out on your own. Our SAGE Guides explain the important parts of umbrella employment in straightforward language—from understanding your first payslip to pensions, holiday pay, tax codes and employment rights.
Switching to SAGE?
Already working through another umbrella company? Moving to SAGE can be straightforward. We'll guide you through our onboarding process, explain what information we need and work with your recruitment agency where required.
Switch to SAGE