EY EY wavespace Designer Facilitator Senior Manager 

United Kingdom, England, London 

166010124

wavespace Facilitator (Senior Manager/Associate Director)

and virtual.

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

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.