Lead Executive Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and positive leader of people to fill a Lead Executive Assistant role. The successful candidate will have responsibility for a team based in the UKI Advisory service line in the Dublin office.

 

The opportunity

To manage a team of Executive Assistants and provide proactive and high quality administrative support to Partners or Associate Partners and be an EY accredited counsellor to 3 to 5 EA counselees. Coach/mentor EAs and assist with projects as needed.

 

Your key responsibilities

Leading a team of executive assistants. Managing a portfolio of partners and associate partners. Counsellor for 3 to 5 executive assistants.

 

Skills and attributes for success

·      Previous experience in a people management role leading a team and developing people

·       A proven track record of supporting partner to senior partner level executives

·      Time management skills that allow you to coordinate multiple competing tasks

·       The ability to influence and negotiate to balance the demands of a large team

·      Experience working in a fast-paced multicultural environment

 

To qualify for the role you must have

·       Superb communication skills in both verbal and written format

·      Prior experience in coaching or mentoring

·       A positive, can-do approach to work, even in challenging situations

·      A solution focused mind-set and working style

·       Experience managing a portfolio of senior stakeholders

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

·      Previous experience of interviewing candidates

·       A dedication to providing the highest level of administrative support to senior stakeholders

·      Experience coordinating meetings across multiple time zones

·       Experience working with SAP based time and expense processing systems

What we look for

We are looking for a driven and motivated individual that thrives in coaching and developing talent. They need to have a demonstrable commitment to providing the highest level of support to the leaders of the firm. The candidate needs to have an extensive experience in the executive assistant role ideally in a financial services background, and experience in leading teams. We are looking for someone to deliver a long-term commitment to their stakeholders and their team.

 

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, coaching and feedback 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

 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build abetter working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, theexceptionalEY experience lasts a lifetime.And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

 

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.


Who we are

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.