Events and Hospitality Associate

Introduction

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, law, strategy, transactions and consulting.

The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY, the fastest growing of the Big 4 firms in Ireland, has an ambitious growth plan over the next number of years and our Markets team is central to that delivery. As part of a global organisation, we leverage both global and local capability and opportunity to best meet our business priorities and demands.

Position: Events and Hospitality Associate

The Markets function within Central Business Services (CBS) plays a critical role in helping deliver against EY’s purpose and vision, by delivering distinctive, client-centric marketing, brand, communications and business development initiatives, that have a measurable impact.

In line with our recent and projected growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a position within our Marketing team for an Events and Hospitality Associate. This is a great opportunity to join the EY Ireland Markets team, helping the business to win in the market, through enhancing client relationships, supporting opportunities for revenue growth and strengthening our brand, via our impressive programme of strategic events and corporate hospitality.

This is a new role within the Marketing team, reporting directly to the Head of Events and Sponsorship.

This is an exciting, stimulating and challenging role for a highly committed and results-orientated person in one of Ireland’s fastest growing firms.

This role will suit a recent graduate who is looking to gain extensive event management experience.

The Events and Hospitality Associate will:

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  Support in the planning and execution of a wide range of client events; including breakfast briefings, seminars, roundtables, conferences, hospitality events etc
• Manage printing requirements as needs arise (for e.g. name badges) and organise transportation of collateral to event venues
• Manage room and venue booking for key events, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate catering for in-house events
• Build invite lists for events and manage RSVPs, providing regular updates to the events team
• Be present at events for set-up and execution of the event.
• Attending to the registration desk and greeting attendees on arrival
• Create delegate packs and briefing packs for key events
• Support post event evaluation including compilation of post event review and survey

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

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  Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project planning and management skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY Ireland is one of the leading professional services and consulting firms. For or the sixth consecutive year, the firm has reported double-digit growth and announced 1250 new jobs in the last two years alone to cater for future growth and the expanding needs of our clients. We serve a diverse range of indigenous and multinational clients, across 40+ industries, including some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurial and family businesses. The exceptional people who work at EY Ireland are at the core of our success as a firm. Our 3000+ people stretch right across the Island of Ireland in our 6 offices based in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick. And in 2019 we promoted or progressed over 1,000 of our employees.

As technologies change and expectations shift, we are redefining how we use technology across both our traditional and new services. As part of our focus on innovation we recently opened our new wavespace™ centre in Dublin, expanding our global network of 22 innovation centres that bring EY technology and business experts together with clients to achieve business transformation. The power of this collaboration when merged with technology creates something very special for our clients and allows us to imagine the art of the possible together, and then to make that a reality.

We’re incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished even more excited about the opportunities ahead.

Join us in building a better working world.

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 best-in-class training and support for career development. 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.

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.

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