Career & Performance Specialist - 12 Month FTC

Overview

Location: LondonOther locations: Primary Location OnlyDate: 4 Sept 2025Requisition ID: 1624874At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.Career and Performance Specialist – LEAD (Leadership, Evaluational and Development)Level 2: Senior AssociateLocations: London or BirminghamHybrid working: Currently 1-2 days per week in the office, some travelThe opportunity

LEAD is our career, performance and feedback framework which drives better conversations and builds a meaningful career experience for all of our people. This role is pivotal in the operational delivery of our LEAD performance management framework. Working with stakeholders across the Talent function and wider business, and as part of a dedicated team, you will create and deliver the processes that enable career development, performance and pay reviews.Your key responsibilities

Working as part of a team, deliver the LEAD performance management framework to employees and Partners, including:Planning and execution of mid-year and year-end performance review processes and experienceDevelopment of LEAD performance management communications to the Talent community, Counsellors and employeesManagement of data coming out of and into EY systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy including preparing and distributing data and reports according to Global and Local protocolsManage the process to validate and update employee relationships as requiredCollation of data outputs from Talent ReviewsManaging the LEAD mailbox and responding to queriesSupport planning and execution of the PPEDD (Partner, Principal, Executive Director and Director) performance evaluation processEnsuring International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) requirements are adhered to and evidenced as requiredUsing materials provided by Global, develop local processes to deliver on the Global frameworkProduce briefing materials for stakeholders on process updates and changesSupport the measurement and evaluation of processes to identify efficiencies and ongoing improvements in the delivery of the LEAD performance management framework and experience of the Talent function and our people. Identify and participate in various projects to support ongoing LEAD performance management improvements, including looking for opportunities to leverage technology to support efficiencies and experience enhancements. This may include process automation or the use of AI to achieve efficiencies.Relationship Management

Act as a subject matter expert and point of contact for the business and other talent functions on matters relating to LEADBuild close working relationships with colleagues across the wider Talent function to deliver an integrated serviceContribution to wider Talent Development and/or Talent priorities

Support the Talent Development function by undertaking other operational activities and projects which deliver enhanced value to stakeholdersSupport the induction of new team membersTake on other functional activities e.g. supporting the organisation of team meetings/events or contributing to broader projects as required.Skills and attributes for success

Stakeholder management and business consulting skillsGood communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across all levelsStrong team worker with enthusiastic, can-do approach and ability to coordinate and work as ‘one team’Strong focus on quality and attention to detail, checking of data and informationStrong Excel, reporting and data management skills. Ability to confidently manipulate data and manage data across multiple sources and provide evidence-based insightsAn understanding of change management and a desire to embrace and drive change, acting as a change championAbility to work autonomously to translate messages and content themes into communications, presentations, stakeholder collateral, etc. being proactive in your thinking on how to best deliver key messagesStrong organisation, and project management skills to identify and work to deadlines and milestones, proactivelyIdeally a working understanding of the processes, systems and handoffs across the Talent functions, including Talent Development, Talent Consulting, Talent Shared Services, RewardTakes ownership of professional growth and maintains learning and relevance in the roleCoaching skills for mentoring and developing junior colleagues.To qualify for the role, you must have

Experience of working in a large and diverse professional services or corporate environmentExperience of working in Talent or Talent Development preferredIdeally, you’ll also have

Experience of working in a data and technology centric environment (e.g. analysis, reporting, etc.)What we look for

People who are enthusiastic, proactive and take ownership for their projects and strive to continually learn and innovate.What we offer

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 FlexEY 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 ..... full job details .....