About this role
<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p> </div> <div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>wavespace Facilitator – Supervising Associate </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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 </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">and virtual.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br>The opportunity</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As wavespace grows, we are looking for top talent to help bring our experiences to life and guide clients through the challenges of innovating.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br>Your key responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participate in design strategy for concurrent client sessions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage and run client experiences</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Create a safe place for participation and input before, during and after experiences</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Display emotional intelligence and deep understanding of the importance of energy, flow, and inspiration</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Leverage adept listening skills and display a keen ability to navigate challenging and political discussions and viewpoints </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Share accountability and influence to enable all team members to contribute and shape client experiences</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Act as liaison with the Experience Leader/Manager and the other members of the experience team</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Understand the objectives of the session and how the design of the session will meet these objectives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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 </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Train the next generation of facilitators across the wavespace network</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Skills and attributes for success</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This is a highly visible role with significant client interaction.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>To qualify you must have</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience and confidence with facilitation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Exposure to design thinking methodology </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to successfully deliver impactful innovation sessions </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Creative problem-solving skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to navigate challenging situations in real-time </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Consulting experience </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">8+ years of experience in conducting design thinking workshops & facilitating</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Ideally, you’ll also have</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Degree in Design Thinking </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Specific industry or sector experience </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Business development experience </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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!</span></p> <p> </p><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p> <p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p> <p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p> <p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p> </div>