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Engaging and impactful communications can be the difference between success or failure when dealing with transformational change. And if you are passionate about putting humans at the centre of communications and engagement, you could be the perfect fit for us.
Our Comms and Engagement (Spark EY) team in People Advisory Services help some of the world’s most recognisable organisations engage and connect with their people to make real change happen through impactful content and memorable experiences. We are a team of strategists, storytellers and creatives who deliver deliberately different communications, including:
- Comprehensive communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for global technology transformations, mergers and acquisitions and organisational change
- Aspirational organisational narratives to shift the dials on culture, business performance and employee experience
- Immersive, thought-provoking, and memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression on participants
- Compelling and clear communications that cut through the noise and truly spark action
We’re growing fast and are looking to welcome Managers from a range of communications backgrounds to join our dynamic team and help us build a better working world. With us, you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark as part of our multi-disciplinary, high-performing teams. Most importantly, we will help you grow in your role, supported by talented leaders and peers who will provide the coaching and direction you need to realise your career ambitions.
Whether you are currently delivering communications and engagement in-house or in a consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager you will be responsible for strategic communications and engagement delivery across a range of different change projects, including:
- Working closely with clients to develop detailed communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans
- Providing strategic communications advice to our clients as part of multi-disciplinary EY client teams
- Designing and delivering a range of creative communications and experiences that align with strategy and plan
- Coordinating and aligning communications messages and communication rollouts across multiple channels
- Managing teams to develop tactical communications deliverables
- Coaching leaders and project teams on communications and engagement best practise
- Preparing and facilitating client working sessions
- Defining success criteria (KPIs) and developing a robust approach to measuring communication effectiveness
- Using your experience to bring innovation and best practices to communications projects
About you
- Proven experience of leading strategic communications on complex projects, for example on large-scale transformations or mergers/acquisitions
- Experience of stakeholder management, with the ability to collate and present key messages to all levels of the organisation
- Ability to develop creative and engaging materials that bring business messages to life in new and different ways
- Ability to lead, inspire, challenge and influence to move toward a common vision or goal
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients and project colleagues
- Creative flair and on the look-out for new, innovative communications and engagement approaches
- Strong presentation skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in managing and coaching team members and help increase the team’s skill levels and abilities
- Flexible, adaptable, and resilient; able to work and lead teams in ambiguous and challenging situations
- Highly organised with a great eye for detail
What working at EY offers?
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
