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The BMC function has an important role to play in helping to achieve EY’s NextWave strategy, to become the leading global professional services organization. We work hand in hand with the business to take services and solutions to market; bring our purpose, building a better working world, to life for our people, clients and communities; engage our people and build a high performing culture; and to build the commercial value and emotional resonance of the EY brand.

The function is made up of around 2,000 professionals, working across the Executive and Regions in the following areas of specialism: Brand; Marketing; PR/Media Relations & External Communications; Internal Communications & Employee Engagement; Corporate communications.

BMC also includes a number of teams who are responsible for content development, editorial, webcasts, events-staging, strategy, planning and operations. Through the collective power of BMC, and the other teams and specialists we work with, we aim to build a better working world by driving commercial value through distinctive marketing and communications that deliver measurable market impact.

The opportunity

A fabulous opportunity for an Assistant Director level to work on the Global Strategic Events and Experiences team.

Your key responsibilities

This role designs and delivers the brand experience for clients attending EY Events and externally projects the best of the EY brand.

Success in the role depends upon practical experience of changing external brand perceptions through an event and experience-based strategy, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder management, creating linkage and connections to other parts of the business and inspiring a core team through leadership, relationships and clear direction.

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  Assist with the design and delivery of the event
• Create a consistent brand experience through all facets of the events
• Lead junior personnel on the strategic events and experiences team to ensure consistent and leading-edge brand experience by capturing and deploying best practices as necessary
• Deliver exceptional client service across a complex stakeholder map of senior leaders
• Form part of multi-functional core teams to deliver events with a culture of high performance teaming, and achieving market impact by managing the work-plan, timeline and budget of all elements of the programme
• Support the major change management programme, bringing major innovation to the events
• Work closely with Legal, Procurement and Independence to ensure compliance for all events
• Seek connections across all of BMC to bring the best of EY to life (including Sector, service lines, regions and other BMC programs like Innovation Realized, WEOY, International Tax Conference, Young Tax Professional of the Year)
• Secure alignment and undertake clear communication across the stakeholder map
• Provide onsite support to manage various external vendors and agencies to ensure consistent delivery

In this role, you will play an important part leading some of EY’s most prestigious and innovative global flagship events. Being able to work at a fast pace is critical to your success, and being able to respond to unforeseen circumstances with a flexible mindset and ability is key. Amazing experience working across the globe delivering award winning events. Based in London, although significant travel will be necessary.

Skills and attributes for success

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  A strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently
• Strategic brand, marketing and communications expertise, including global event design and delivery experience
• Ability to work in a high pace, agile environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple stakeholders, time zones and priorities effectively
• Ability to navigate through change and manage ambiguity including cultural awareness

To qualify for the role you must have

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  Experience in a cross-border role, successfully managing multiple complex projects at a global level
• Considerable experience of delivering brand, marketing and communications projects in global organizations
• Experience managing diverse teams
• Outstanding communication abilities and experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

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  High level of influencing and networking skills
• Experience of delivering multiple events on a global basis
• Experience of leading under extreme pressure
• Ability to be able to travel

What we look for

We’re looking for an experienced, high-energy individual who embraces change and innovation in order to ensure that we can continue to deliver world-class BMC events in an ever-changing environment.

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

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  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.

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