EMEIA Communication and Engagement Lead - Manager, Global Assurance BMC

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) function has an important role to play in helping to achieve EY’s ambition tocreate long-term value as the world’s most trusted, distinctive 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.

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

The Global Assurance BMC team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual with a strong background in professional services communications. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of an internal and external communications strategy to support the business priorities of the Assurance service line in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). You will also help adapt and share content and ideas from our Global organization to the needs of our local regions. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is comfortable in a dynamic environment and has proven ability to translate complex business information into clear and impactful messages.

Your key responsibilities

Based in EMEIA, you will work closely with the EMEIA Assurance leadership team to design and execute an internal and external communications strategy, reporting directly to the EMEIA Assurance BMC Leader.

Your responsibilities will include complex projects that you manage over a period of several months, as well as short-term communication needs that arise in response to internal and external events. You will be responsible for leadership communications to EY professionals on a range of topics and contribute to firm-wide messaging on strategic issues such as audit quality and business transformation. Your daily tasks will include writing copy, producing internal webcasts, creating video scripts, and supporting our leaders with their internal and external communications.

Skills and attributes for success

In this role, you must be able to:

• Create an internal communications program with multiple channels and stakeholders
• Turn ideas into actionable communications activities
• Think strategically and be a point of integration for our professionals
• Work under pressure and with tight deadlines by effectively managing multiple priorities
• Synthesize complex information into simple, impactful messages
• Inspire others by being an active member of the EMEIA BMC team
• Work effectively and independently as part of a highly virtual, global BMC team

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience in internal corporate communications
• Experience in change management communications
• Excellent writing, copyediting and communication skills
• Experience working in diverse teams
• Proven ability to be flexible and shift priorities based on business needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Understanding of the Assurance business, particularly the audit
• Knowledge of finance and accounting
• Experience using a variety of digital channels to deliver initiatives to target audiences

What we look for

We’re looking for an experienced communications professional who can build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and bring both creativity and consistent quality to this critical content area for EY.

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:

• 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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