People Consulting, Training & Change Manager


General Information
Location: Dublin
Available for Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: People Consulting
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent


The Team and the opportunity
People Consulting partners with and clients to drive and evolve their people agenda in a rapidly changing global work environment. Joining the People Consulting team in EY will provide you with the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and complex transformation programmes in Ireland. Our team, in partnership with our clients, seek to ensure the long term sustainability and embedding of major organisational transformation programmes.


Our work is varied and challenging; from creating an organisation design that determines effective organisation solutions to embedding cultural and behavioural change across an organisation. We manage communications and stakeholders, plan and implement change journeys and offer an understanding of the HR structures, practices and policies required to support the organisation.


We have a number of exciting, client facing roles for individuals with demonstrable consulting experience in the following areas:

• Organisation Design
• Communications and Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• HR Transformation and Digital HR

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Training and Change Manager to join our People Consulting Team. You will collaborate with clients to design, implement and evaluate comprehensive learning strategies to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of our clients.


Your key responsibilities

• You will develop strategic training and change management plans aligned with client / organisational goals and best practices.
• You will be experienced in the full project lifecycle, from concept through to implementation
• You will provide support in all areas of organisational design; change management, culture, leadership/team effectiveness and support for other strategic initiatives
• You will design and customise training and change management programmes, workshops and materials tailored to client needs.
• You will have experience in the end-to-end project management of training and change programmes for clients
• You will lead the development of project plans including defining the scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• You will create and maintain project governance, track progress, and identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful completion of projects.
• You will incorporate innovative learning and change methodologies, technologies to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
• You will implement programme evaluation frameworks / mechanisms to assess the impact and effectiveness of training and change initiatives.

• You will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You will play an active role in growing our business by identifying potential business opportunities. This entails understanding potential client’s needs and supporting business proposals.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Be degree qualified and have relevant professional experience; applicants will preferably have prior consulting experience in a client facing role on large or complex transformation programmes.
• Be experienced in using relevant training / L&D tools, templates, and change management methodologies.
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
• Have strong personal impact and resilience and be able to influence clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions.
• Be pragmatic - taking a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions.
• Be focused on achieving project / programme goals and objectives.
• Be experienced of full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation.
• Have proven experience structuring and managing projects or programmes of work which meet client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues.

What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. 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’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.


Career Progression

• 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.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.


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.