Global Procurement Event Producer, EMEIA Lead - Assistant Director

Job description

Would you like to work for a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services with over 250.000 people around the world? Would you like to be part of a global Procurement team that employs innovation and technology to disrupt the status quo and generate business value?  Would you like to play a role in building a better working world every day? If so, you will want to read this.  

 

About Procurement

 

Our global Procurement team includes more than 300 people working across 31 countries. We are relentless trendsetters, employing the latest in innovation and technology to better service the business. In a world of disruption, we embrace transformation and work to find best-in-class services and suppliers to help us stay ahead of the curve. We are responsible for sourcing across four categories of spend:

 
·  Real Estate (including Workplace Services and Real Estate Technology and Innovation)
·  Technology Sourcing & External Content
·  Travel, Meetings & Events (including Brand, Marketing and Communications)
·  Talent

Job Rank : Assistant Director

Location: UK

The opportunity

 

To lead EMEIA production team in the field of producing executive level events across European geographies and beyond

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As a an EY event production leader, you will:

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 Lead event coordination from concept through execution and post event analysis. This involves strategy, management, budget oversight and overall event logistics

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Drive and track cost management and efficiencies

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Be an ambassador to the firm and bring brand value across in your execution of event production

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Ensure all production suppliers are compliant within EY independence guidelines

·  Negotiate production proposals including obtaining competitive bids in accordance with procurement policy

Skills and attributes for success

 
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Negotiation skills

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Exceptional organizational and communication skills

Creative and analytical thinking

Capable of handling quantitative and technical duties while also using eye for design to implement the visual aspects of an event

Ability to juggle many different tasks and collaborate with a wide range of teams

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Being innovative and aware of technological advancements in the event world

Supervision Responsibilities
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Leading and managing high-performing production teams for high-level leadership and client events

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Managing EMEIA-based production team

To qualify for the role you must have:

 
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Experience in leading and managing high-performing production teams

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Ability to travel

Ideally, you’ll also have

 
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Specialised skills such as CAD design, Microsoft Word and Excel

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Experience in working cross border in multiple EMEIA geographies

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Proficiency in an aspect of production, such as audio, video, or lighting

 

What we look for:

 
Positive attitude
Innovative thinking

Interest in stepping out of one’s comfort zone and embracing challenges

 

Individual who adheres to EY’s core values

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People who demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming.

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People with energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead.

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People who build relationships based on doing the right thing.

What working at EY offers

 

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.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.  

Apply now.