EY wavespace Designer and Facilitator (Senior Manager Level) - 12 Month Secondment/FTC - London

EY; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join EY as a wavespace Facilitator and play a key role in delivering transformative innovation experiences. You'll engage with clients, taking them through challenges with a strong design thinking approach, while also mentoring future facilitators. This position offers opportunities to work in a diverse environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for career development

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Deep experience in facilitating group activities and discussions.
• Applied experience in design thinking methodologies.
• Consulting experience, especially with high-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilitation from the front, engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Participate in design strategy and coordinate session logistics.
• Train and mentor the next generation of facilitators.

Skills

Facilitation

Design Thinking

Creative Problem-Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Listening Skills

Education

Degree in Design Thinking

Job description

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wavespace Facilitator (Senior Manager/Associate Director)

EY wavespace brings the right people together to deconstruct challenges and develop solutions - faster. Human-centered design and collaboration are at the heart of our methodologies because we believe that people support what they help create. We work with agility and beyond borders. And we think, design and build with creativity and speed. EY wavespace's immersive programs give people the mindset and collaborative tools to think differently, through innovative experiences both in-person
and virtual.

The opportunity
As wavespace grows, we are looking for top talent to bring our experiences to life and guide clients through the challenges of innovating.

Your key responsibilities
As a wavespace Facilitator, you'll team with a wide-ranging set of stakeholders in wavespace, across the broader EY community, and externally with clients to build and deliver best-in-class innovation experiences based in a strong design thinking foundation.

• Lead primarily from the "front of room" as the driver of an experience in real-time, including group activities, facilitated break-out conversations, and outcome production
• Participate in design strategy for concurrent client sessions
• Create a safe place for participation and input before, during and after experiences
• Display emotional intelligence and deep understanding of the importance of energy, flow, and inspiration
• Leverage adept listening skills and keen ability to navigate challenging and political discussions and viewpoints
• Distribute accountability and influence to enable all team members to contribute and shape client experiences
• Act as liaison with the Experience Leader/Manager and the other members of the experience team
• Understand the objectives of the session and how the design of the session will meet these objectives
• Coordinate session logistics and resources, ensuring all logistics are in place, all technology is delivered and functions, all activities are planned, all material is available
• Train the next generation of facilitators across the wavespace network

Skills and attributes for success
This is a highly visible role with significant client interaction.

To qualify you must have

• Deep experience and confidence with facilitation
• Applied experience of design thinking methodology(ies)
• Proven ability to successfully deliver impactful innovation sessions
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate challenging situations in real-time
• Comfort working with executives and VIPs
• Consulting experience

Ideally, you'll also have

• Degree in Design Thinking
• Specific industry or sector experience
• Business development experience

What we look for
EY has a diverse and high-performing culture; wavespace is no exception. Motivated, smart, team-players do best in this environment, where you can direct your career and achieve your professional goals.

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 support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward 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:

• 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.

Please note
Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters!

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Shape your future with confidence.

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