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Head of Events and Sponsorship - Maternity Cover
Location: Dublin 2
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Jul 1, 2025
Requisition ID: 1622125
EY Ireland: Head of Events and Sponsorship
Location: Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:No
Business Area: UKI Core Business Services
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the dynamic Markets team at EY Ireland for 12 months. The maternity cover for the Head of Events and Sponsorship will be responsible for leading the events and sponsorships team and overseeing the development and delivery of a comprehensive programme of client events and sponsorship initiatives, designed to support the firm's brand profile, market presence and strategic growth objectives.
The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Director and work closely with the wider Markets team (Marketing, Communications, Business Development) to deliver a best-in-class suite of event and sponsorship initiatives, that support the positioning of EY as one of Ireland's leading professional services firms.
Responsibilities:
The Head of Events and Sponsorship will:
- Plan and manage the programme of strategic events and sponsorships to ensure the programme of activity best supports the firm's strategic brand and growth priorities and remains on budget.
- Managing the events and sponsorship team – (both on and offshore) to ensure the optimum deployment of our talent to support the delivery of the annual events programme.
- Manage the firm's relations with external event organisers, hospitality and creative agencies, to ensure the optimum positioning, presence and profile for EY at appropriate industry and hospitality events.
- Oversee the end-to-end production and delivery of the firm's industry events programme for major C-Suite clients and contacts, in a manner that maximises client experience and engagement.
- Manage key internal stakeholder relations to ensure the programme of events supports specific business needs, across our four major Service Lines, Growth Platforms and Sectors etc.
- Professional management and oversight of all event production elements including: venue bookings, catering, collateral, virtual platform choices, branding, delegate materials, mailings, registration etc
- Work closely with the wider Markets, Facilities and Creative teams to ensure appropriate end to end management of all aspects of the events programme, in the most efficient, cost effective and professional manner possible.
- Develop detailed project plans for major events, ensuring all appropriate communications channels are utilised effectively.
- Ensure the firm's CRM system is deployed effectively to support event planning and post-event follow-up with clients and contacts.
- Drive innovation and best-in-class ways of delivering compelling, state-of-the art events.
- Put in place the appropriate ROI metrics and ensure quarterly and yearly reporting.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
A degree in Marketing/a business-related degree; or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years strategic event management experience, end-to-end ideally from a professional services or large corporate background.
- Experience of working in large/matrix organisations, balancing multiple stakeholder requirements
- Proven experience in leading a professional events function/team.
- A strong commercial drive and the ability to deliver high-value events that deliver return on investment, ensuring alignment with the EY brand
- Strong knowledge of market leading virtual event platforms
- Proven ability in developing effective engaging branded events that deliver on objectives set out
- High level of written and oral communication skills
- Solid business acumen, management and problem solving skills
- Organising, project management and planning skills - ability to proactively plan, follow up, manage and deliver on deadlines
- Showcase creativity and innovation
- A can-do approach and a strong team player
- Strong relationship management skills
- Experience of using marketing automation & CRM platforms
- Good negotiation and budgetary skills
- Proven track record of managing external suppliers
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Passion for events, venues and hospitality
- Experience of managing a high performing team
- Be intuitive and adaptable
- A calm, confident and professional disposition
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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 and coaching 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.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
- Hybrid Working
- Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
- Web Doctor
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Free Gym Membership
- Travel Pass
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
- Tech MBA paid by EY
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.
- When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
- Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
- We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
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.
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.That's Why, EY.
Apply now.
IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
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