
Senior Consultant Leadership & Culture
Do you want to make a lasting impact on leaders, teams, and organizations? Do you want to be part of a team with diverse backgrounds in elite sports and the military? Do you want to be challenged to grow?
Then join EY to gain experiences that will last a lifetime.
The opportunity - What future are you building towards?
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our expanding Leadership & Culture team at EY's People Consulting. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues from various expert teams to engage with leaders, teams, and organizations, addressing a wide range of opportunities with international clients across multiple industries.
Our team is dedicated to fostering a human-centric approach, placing people at the center of our engagements to create lasting impacts for our clients. We believe that transformation is fundamentally about people, and our mission is to support leaders and organizations navigating today's dynamic business environment. By focusing on sustainable people performance, we empower great leaders and high-performing teams, which are essential for any successful organization. Your expertise will be vital in enhancing our Leadership & Culture competence and driving meaningful change.
Experience & General job requirements - We are looking for a candidate who
- Demonstrates strong expertise in the topics of Leadership, Culture, and Teaming, with a background in either elite sports, the military, or any other relevant (leadership, culture or teaming) background.
- Has experience in designing and facilitating leadership and/or team development workshops and programs.
- Has experience in organizational culture development projects within organizations.
- Has strong analytical skills in assessing behavior, culture, and leadership in an organizational context.
- Has excellent social and stakeholder management skills.
- Is eager to develop or has experience in client-facing project management.
- Preferably holds a relevant master’s degree, such as in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, HR, or Change Management.
- Has relevant working experience of 3 to 5 years in industry or consulting-related roles with a strong affinity for Leadership, Culture, and Team Dynamics.
- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
Skills – What skills do you need to excel in this role?
- Demonstrates high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilates new information; keeps up with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
- Has the ability to manage projects, analyze problems, and provide input for insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions.
- Is a team player with the ability to integrate quickly and effectively into new teams.
- Is able to manage stakeholders and client relationships in a fast-paced and complex environment.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has experience in producing high-quality reports, papers, and presentations with excellent attention to detail.
- Has excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Has the ability to bring ideas and insights to clients that provide value, help address risks and assist in driving solutions.
- Demonstrates resilience in stressful situations and excels in performing under pressure.
Already interested? Apply now! We recognize that applying with an unconventional background can be challenging. However, if you believe you have an inspiring story to share and would be a great fit for our team, we encourage you to apply!
What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?
- Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
- Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
- Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance.
- Team: Inspiring colleagues with diverse backgrounds in elite sport and military.
- Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
- Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here.
The office
Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!