Job description

Requisition ID:  682942

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 to create 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.

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  

EY in Asia-Pacific (APAC) has been leading revenue growth at EY for several years and going from strength to strength. The Asia-Pacific Area is high-growth, innovative, culturally rich and diverse, and consists of six Regions including: ASEAN, Greater China, Japan, Korea, Oceania, and the Asia-Pacific Financial Services Organization.

The Asia-Pacific Consulting Communications and Engagement (C&E) Assistant Director contract role will join BMC for 12 months. In this role, you will work closely with Global, Area and Region teams supporting the Consulting service line. Reporting to the Asia-Pacific Consulting BMC Leader, you will work closely with the Asia-Pacific Consulting Managing Partner, the Global Consulting C&E Leader and the broader Asia-Pacific BMC team to internally communicate and engage our people and partners in the Consulting practice and beyond.

Your key responsibilities

The Asia-Pacific Consulting C&E Leader role will primarily drive the delivery of internal communications programs in line with the broader integrated Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) plan.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage relationships with key Consulting stakeholders across the BMC organization and across Asia-Pacific, establishing sponsors and subject matter resources for programs.

Enable and deploy BMC C&E programs in the Area, working with the business to find sponsors and champions. 

Collaborate with the Asia-Pacific Consulting BMC leader to create strategic C&E programs that align with Consulting business priorities to achieve strong business results and exceptional internal engagement.

Produce written and visual internal communications from Asia-Pacific Consulting Leaders and provide counsel on best practice and communication innovations.

Support the development and continuous improvement of the core set of Asia-Pacific and Consulting BMC communication strategies and channels.

Work with the Asia-Pacific Consulting Talent function in communicating and engaging Consulting people across Asia-Pacific on the broad talent agenda

Work with Communications and Marketing colleagues focused on external (market-focused) programs to align internal and external messages, ensuring consistency across all brand, marketing and communications programs.

Work collaboratively with Region BMC teams within Asia-Pacific to support deployment of Global and Asia-Pacific programs, and highlight local challenges and successes to the Executive team.

Management and deployment of Asia-Pacific executive events and key leadership meetings throughout the year and production of pre-and-post communications, presentation decks and counsel for content.

Provide guidance, information and support to enable successful deployment of relevant internal programs.

Represent Asia-Pacific in global work streams to ensure programs resonate in the Area.

Execute C&E programs with a focus on delivering communications and business outcomes that build brand, enhance business strategy and ultimately drive engagement to support revenue growth.

Lead and influence new and existing programs, ensuring they are adequately supported with appropriate resourcing, budget and impact.

Skills and attributes for success

Proven ability to manage complex communications and stakeholder management across diverse markets.

Extensive communication experience including development of communications plans and a diverse range of communication tactics such as copywriting, speech writing, presentation development and visual production.

Event management experience.

High level of influencing and networking skills across all levels of stakeholder engagement.

Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated reliability and self-initiative.

Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships in BMC and beyond.

Ability to challenge views and perspectives while securing buy-in within BMC and beyond.

Experience managing complex programs.

A willingness to work remotely and flexibly in a self-motivated and autonomous fashion whilst retaining close contact with the Asia-Pacific Consulting BMC team (this may at times include evenings and early mornings due to timezones).

Agile, dynamic and willing to go the extra mile.

To qualify for the role you must have  

Minimum eight years of strategic internal communications experience with a global organization and/or complex organization, with a proven track record supporting executive teams.

Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.

Experience of working effectively in a cross-cultural/cross-time zone environment for multiple stakeholders and audiences, including with virtual high-performing teams.

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent area of study) in Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, or Public Relations.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with communications metrics management and evaluation

Experience working with geographically diverse teams

Cultural awareness and sensitivity, as this role will involve daily interaction with people in countries around the globe.

Strong presentation skills

Working knowledge of professional services and a partnership structure

What we look for

We are looking for an experienced, high-energy individual who embraces change and innovation in an ever-changing environment.  The successful candidate will have the gravitas and strategic capability to command the respect of the most senior leaders within the organisation while simultaneously being operationally focused on delivering world-class initiatives.  Commercial acumen is essential to succeed in an environment where profitable business growth and brand value is built from the inside out through the enablement of our partners and our people.

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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