EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Associate

General Information

Level: Associate

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Business Area: UKI Core Business Services

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you ready to make a real impact on Ireland’s entrepreneurial landscape? As Programme Coordinator for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Team, you’ll be at the heart of a market-leading programme that supports, advises, and connects some of Ireland’s most inspiring founders and CEOs. This is your chance to work closely with top entrepreneurs, build lasting relationships, and learn from the best in a fast-paced, high-performing team. You’ll help shape initiatives that champion entrepreneurship, drive innovation, and create a vibrant community of business leaders. If you’re looking for a role where your ideas matter and your work helps build a better working world, this is the opportunity for you.

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 has been running in Ireland for over 28 years. 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 650 past finalists, our Alumni, that has been created through the programme over its 29 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 (75% 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.

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, Architect of Business podcasts, our partnerships with The Irish Times and Newstalk FM, 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:

There are 4 areas of the programme where support of this candidate is required:

1) Programme implementation – Nominations through to final judging

2) Event Management

3) Communications – Branding/Media

4) EOY Team Member

All 4 parts are covered in detail below. The successful candidate will report to the Programme Managers, who works 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.

As you read through the distinct parts of the programme, you will begin to understand that the ability to multi-task is preeminent. There are constant challenges, but the learning experience will be unique.

1. Programme implementation – Nominee interviews through to final judging

• Attend nominee interviews and write reports for each company interview you attend, capturing the business model and highlighting an entrepreneur’s story.
• Supporting in the organisation of nominee interviews, arranging suitable timeslots with entrepreneurs and senior EY personnel, and following up to collect reports from the interviewers and scribes from around the firm.
• Assimilating, proof reading and uploading Judging Reports for EOY Judges for the shortlisting stage and ahead of the final judging.
• Targeting & liaising directly with C-suites to get the right nominees into the programme.

2) Event Management

• Logistical and organisational support for a series of value-add physical and virtual events and initiatives for finalists and alumni such as: CEO Retreat, Ireland Day Retreat, EOY Event Series, Meet the Judges Day, EOY Gala Awards, webinars and other networking/learning EY & EOY events.
• This individual is always an invaluable part of the team in the lead-up to events, helping prepare brochures, lists, team packs, plus any number of other things that need arranging in the lead up, during and following on from events.

3) Communications – Branding/Media

• Understanding the strength of brand and working closely with EY’s communications team to help with administrative and logistical aspects of the communications plan (e.g. supporting with photo call logistics and PR briefings etc.).
• 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.
• Social media – the ideal candidate will be capable with the use of multiple social media platforms.

4) EOY Team member

In joining the EOY programme you will become a member of a small but highly demanding and fast paced team. You will be expected to socially integrate well with various levels, work as a unit, lead for some mini projects (such as collateral design), all while supporting the team on other projects taking place. 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:

• Be comfortable multi-tasking and prioritising – you will constantly be working on numerous projects to a tight deadline.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop relationships in a high level, CEO focused environment and with senior stakeholders in EY.
• Have passion, enthusiasm, ability to use own initiative.
• Think strategically and think about the ‘big picture’.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be hardworking and willing to take on additional ad hoc tasks as requested
• Be a team player.

For more information visit www.eoy.ie

What we offer you

At EY, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a place where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and your wellbeing matters. We offer flexible working, continuous learning, and the chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of work. You’ll be empowered to lead, grow, and make your mark in a culture that values trust, collaboration, and innovation.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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