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Public Affairs
- establish and maintain good relations with key stakeholders in order to positively inform them on the company’s business
- maintain good relations with key business organisations
- monitor key regulatory developments
- propose and implement strategies and plans to support the company’s views
Media Relations
- establish and maintain effective media relations, ensuring that company’s views are accurately reported
- proactively seek communication opportunities for company representatives and for improving the company’s image
Internal Communication
- design and implement effective internal communication plans, using various channels (internal magazine, meetings and events)
Corporate Contributions
- propose and carry out consistent contribution strategies programmes in order to support the company’s business interests in Romania
Knowledge
- university degree in social sciences or economics. Further education in political sciences, communication, diplomacy or a related field a plus
- fluent spoken and written English
Skills
- medium-level computer literacy, experienced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- experience in using on-line communication tools (Intranet, Internet) an advantage
Experience
- minimum of 3 years experience working in Communication (Public Affairs, PR, CSR, advocacy)
- experience working with state authorities: knowledge of the legislative process
- experience working with the media an advantage
- experience in managing people an advantage
- experience of working in an international organisation, with a matrix management structure, an advantage
Provident Financial is a leading international provider of consumer credit, with a tradition of more than 126 years and some 4 million customers worldwide. Our success has resulted in the company being listed amongst the top 200 companies on the London Stock Exchange. Our International Division, created in 1997 and focusing on consumer credit, is now a major contributor to the Group’s business results, with over 1.7 million customers, supported by 20,000 local representatives and almost 3,500 full time employees. We opened a consumer home credit business in Romania, lending low value short-term loans directly to households, and we are currently looking for talented people to join our Head Office in Bucharest.
