Brand - Marketing and Communications Leader- EY GDS Consulting -Assistant Director

Brand, Marketing and Communications Leader, EY GDS Consulting (Assistant Director)

Are you a strategic communications advisor and a marketer? We’re looking for an Assistant Director in our Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) Consulting team to support the marketing and internal engagement experience — to define and execute impactful and compelling strategies, plans and materials to communicate to employees, potential employees and EY client service teams.

The opportunity

The individual would be responsible for defining and executing impactful and compelling strategies, plans and materials to communicate to employees, potential employees and EY Core Business Service teams. We work hand in hand with the business to build awareness of our services and solutions; to bring our purpose — building a better working world — to life for our people, clients and communities; to engage our people and build a high performing culture; and to build the commercial value and emotional resonance of the EY and the EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) brand.

Key responsibilities

• Leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to elevate the visibility and impact of GDS services while strengthening the EY brand across all touchpoints.
• Strong project management and execution capabilities, managing multiple strategic projects together.
• Translate complex business strategies into clear, measurable communication plans that drive alignment and deliver tangible results aligned with organizational goals.
• Be a trusted advisor to the Technology and Business Consulting teams, providing expert guidance on navigating their strategic priorities through effective communication.
• Champion collaboration by supporting GDS BMC Client Service initiatives and working closely with peers to uphold the highest standards of quality and delivery excellence.
• Own the management of GDS communication channels, ensuring content is relevant, timely, and engaging across all internal EY and GDS platforms.
• Lead the seamless coordination of marketing communications efforts, partnering with in-house designers, external vendors, and editorial teams to produce compelling and consistent messaging.
• Develop and execute innovative, comprehensive communications strategies and campaigns that leverage the power of corporate storytelling to inspire and connect with diverse audiences.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong experience managing and advising senior stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate, team and network across a matrix organization, understanding how to communication across different cultures, languages, time zones and ranks
• Proven capability to translate the business agenda into high-quality, relevant, audience-centric communications
• Ability to work in complex change management environment and support global transformation programs within a multinational environment
• Excellent project management, problem-solving and delegation abilities, able to manage complex global processes and programs
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage to deadlines and work under tight deadlines

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10-14 years in marketing communications or internal communications roles
• Bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, journalism, communications or public relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with professional services firm, IT or technology organisation is preferred
• Experience leading and managing corporate communications teams
• Experience in a senior communications role for a global and/or complex organization

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous experience in large, matrix organizations

What we look for

• Motivated self-starter who thrives on being a trusted advisor to leadership and on implementing impactful communication strategies, keep reading
• Excellent leader, a strategic thinker, confident writer and editor, and a strong relationship builder to promote our services within EY and help build the EY brand in the market
• Advisor for leadership to provide ongoing strategic communications counsel and coaching on brand, marketing and communications matters
• Ability to develop measurement and evaluation tools, using metrics to inform communications and channel decisions

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.