Position: EOY Assistant Manager

Company: EY

Dept: Entrepreneur Of The Year Team

Location: Dublin

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™

EY Entrepreneur Of The YearTM (EOY) is a programme that supports, advises and connects a community of entrepreneurs, and champions entrepreneurship across the island of Ireland. EOY is currently celebrating its 25th year of the programme in Ireland. It is part of a global programme that is run by EY in over 60 countries, across six continents.

The EOY team is a small but high-performing team working closely with some of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial businesses. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a market-leading programme for a global organisation while simultaneously building relationships with, and learning from, Ireland’s leading founders and CEOs.

Connecting

One of the core strengths of the Irish EOY programme is the community of over 550 past finalists, our Alumni, that has been created through the programme over its 25 years. The Alumni Community is the biggest attraction for potential entrants and the glue that keeps our entrepreneurs engaged, with Alumni consistently highlighting the benefits of having like-minded peers to turn to with challenges, questions or business opportunities (76% do business together). Much of the EOY team’s efforts focus on designing initiatives to keep the Alumni challenged and engaged, such as our annual CEO Retreat to a global destination.

Supporting, advising

As a professional services firm, supporting and advising entrepreneurs is at the very heart of what we do. EOY helps our firm get to know the real challenges facing Ireland’s entrepreneurs, and we work with many of them towards achieving their business goals. Understanding business requirements and connecting relevant EY stakeholders which requires gaining knowledge on EYs professional service lines.

Championing entrepreneurship

We acclaim Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs, providing role models and helping to create a culture of entrepreneurship in Ireland via traditional and digital media outlets such as our Finalist digital series, bi-weekly Alumni podcasts, our partnerships with The Irish Times and Newstalk, our own social media channels, plus any additional sponsorships or activities. Through our Alumni Board, we also work to make sure the voice of entrepreneurs is being heard at government level.

Key responsibilities will include:

The role of the assistant manager is to support the team on the entire EOY programme from opening of nomination window in first week of January, through interview and judging processes, shortlisting to 24 finalists, organising events, such as “Meet the Finalists” dinners, organise logistics and content for annual CEO Retreat, work with EOY communications team (plus any number of other internal/external briefings & events e.g. annual survey, manage the alumni board etc). In addition, we would want you to bring new ideas and energy to continuously improve the programme.

There are 5 areas of the programme the EOY assistant Manager will be working on;

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  Communications – Branding/Media
• Award programme implementation – Nominations through to final judging
• Community Development/Alumni Board support
• Event Management
• EOY Team member

The successful candidate will report to the Program Senior Manager, working closely with the Partner Lead. They will have direct involvement and responsibilities in regard to each part of the programme and we will expect them to input ideas and highlight opportunities for improvement from the start. We are a small team, and every member has a valuable contribution to make.

As you read through the distinct parts of the programme, you will begin to understand that the ability to multitask is preeminent. There are constant challenges but the learning experience will be unique. If you are hungry to accept that challenge, read on……..

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  Communications – Branding/Media

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  Understanding the strength of brand and working closely with EY’s communications team to communicate the brand messaging through broadcast, print and online channels.
• Designing and delivering content for these channels to include copywriting, updating of website content and developing new concepts for PR/social/internal campaigns.
• Direct input into the production of marketing materials, including brochures, direct mail, posters and flyers - this can involve writing, proofreading copy, and liaising with designers and printers.

• Award programme implementation – Nominations through to final judging

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  Securing nominations through direct communication with entrepreneurs clearly articulating the programme benefits. This will be a key project which you will be involved in and have responsibility for delivering numerous KPIs in relation to recruitment of EOY nominees.
• Interviewing nominees and writing reports for each company you interview, capturing the business model and highlighting an entrepreneur’s story.
• Assimilating, proof reading and uploading Judging Reports for EOY Judges for shortlisting.

• Community Development/Alumni Board support

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  As the EOY Alumni community grows every year, it is vital we continue to increase our efforts to keep the community connected.
• Development of community learning platforms which support and enhance peer networking among the EOY Alumni Community and form the foundation for meaningful business relationships to flourish. Constant focus on networking events with thought leadership and valuable learning at their core.
• Design and roll-out of value-add events and initiatives such as the EOY CEO Retreat, C-Suite events, Entrepreneurial Services sessions etc.
• The Entrepreneurial Services Associate will also work closely with the Alumni Relations Manager on EOY Alumni Board activities as required.
• Ideal candidate must be able to step back and look at community strategy, allowing them to constantly be developing new ideas and community supports.

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  Event Management

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  Event planning, event design and event management to include Awards Night, EOY CEO Retreat, Meet the Judges Day, Finalist Induction Ceremony, industry specific forums, and other networking/learning events.

• EOY Team member

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  In joining the EOY programme you will become a member of a small but high-performing, vibrant team. You will be expected to socially integrate, work as a unit, lead for some projects while supporting others. You will be expected to learn quickly, roll up your sleeves and commit to delivering a high volume of projects to tight deadlines but importantly we want you to have fun doing it!! If your personality type is the right fit you will thrive in this fast paced, high performing environment.

Ideal candidate will:

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  Be comfortable multi-tasking and prioritising – you will constantly be working on numerous projects to a tight deadline;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Possess intelligence around building relationships - The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop relationships in a high level, CEO focused environment, possess strong ‘relationship intelligence’ and confidence, not through arrogance but understanding of subject matter;
• Have passion, enthusiasm, ability to use own initiative;
• Think strategically and think about the ‘big picture’;
• Have obtained a 3rd level degree (numerous fields accepted – we are looking for an exceptional person and we know they come from lots of different types of places and backgrounds);
• Have excellent attention to detail;
• Be hardworking;
• Be a team player.

If the above sounds like something that appeals to you then please submit your CV to Eimear McCrann Senior Programme Manager of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™.

Email: Eimear.mccrann@ie.ey.com

For more information visit www.eoy.ie

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