Assignment Services Manager - UK&I - London

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Join Our People Advisory Services Team as a Manager in Assignment Services

Our Purpose:

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we leverage our finance products, expertise, and systems to build a better working world. This begins with a culture dedicated to providing you with training, opportunities, and creative freedom. Our network of over 300,000 people and one million alumni forms a powerful force. Each individual leads and inspires others during their time at EY and beyond, bringing our purpose to life.

Our People:

At EY, we empower our people with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what's next, become transformative leaders, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own experiences. Together, we develop outstanding leaders who collaborate to fulfil our promises to all stakeholders. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. With a commitment to hiring and developing passionate individuals, we are determined to be the best employer. Hear What Our People Say

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will manage and develop day-to-day client relationships and oversee a team of assignment management case advisors.

The Assignment Services team within People Advisory Services at EY provides comprehensive services to a diverse range of multinational clients in the UK, EMEIA, and globally. Our service offering consists of two key pillars:

• Mobility Transformation: Consulting with clients to enhance their global mobility function and implementing these improvements through projects and secondments, driven by our world-class expertise.
• Mobility Talent Operate: Operating the mobility function on behalf of clients, either partially or fully, managing end-to-end international move administration. This includes creating cost estimates, balance sheet calculations, payroll notifications, and international move letters, acting as the principal point of contact for clients' employees and their HR contacts during their relocation and ongoing move, and coordinating and managing all third-party providers. EY's integrated mobility offering encompasses expatriate tax and social security compliance and consulting, immigration, and assignment services.

About You

• Experienced global mobility professional with a strongly established network.
• Held management responsibilities either within an in-house global mobility function or global mobility service provider.
• Experienced user of global mobility management software.
• Ability to act and think quickly and demonstrate offerings (e.g. technology demonstrations) to our clients.
• Strong technical skills and a desire to develop further.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strategic and commercial awareness of broader business issues.
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work.
• Strong team player with the ability to integrate with new teams quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Project management skills, including planning and prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and budget monitoring.
• Ability to identify areas of risk, conduct effective reviews, and escalate when necessary.
• Client-focused and commercially aware.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to manage client expectations.
• Creative and pragmatic problem-solving abilities.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing consistently high levels of client service.
• Lead implementation and on-boarding of new clients.
• Manage the successful delivery of ongoing mobility services to our clients, with a focus on quality and exceeding expectations.
• Leading both on-shore and off-shore teams, continually making recommendations for improvement.
• Bringing creative and innovation solutions for new Go to Market ideas for our existing clients and targets.
• Build on existing relationships and build new ones (internal and external) to identify mobility opportunities.
• Challenging the status-quo: demonstrate and lead our clients in new directions.
• Project manage on our exciting mobility transformation opportunities considering different ways of delivery to our clients.
• Utilisation of technology solutions to enhance the value of what we deliver to our clients.
• Contribute to maximizing value for both EY and clients while managing risk appropriately.
• Develop and counsel junior team members, making key decisions that affect the team.
• Shape the future of the practice by expanding the breadth and depth of services offered to clients through advancements in technology and regulatory developments.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with Flex EY, 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 is right for you.

EY Talent Community:

If this opportunity does not align with your current objectives or preferences, we invite you to Join Our Talent Community here at EY. It's an excellent way to stay informed about thought leadership, in-person and virtual events, and future career opportunities.

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 while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals may be required to travel and be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you achieve a lifestyle balance. Belonging means much more than just fitting in; it means thriving in a place where you're embraced and celebrated just for being you - no matter who you are or what background you come from.

If you are passionate about global mobility and have the expertise to drive transformation and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be a part of our world-class team.