Senior Consultant - Public Affairs & Government Relations

Location: BucharestEmployment Type: Full-time (hybrid)Salary: 15,400 RONPurpose of roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a public affairs & government relations professional (at Senior Consultant level) to join our Public Affairs division in Bucharest.We are looking for someone who can demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Romanian and EU public institutions and to be able to design and implement complex Public Affairs plans. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent written & oral communication skills, a highly analytical mind and a good network of contacts among Romanian key decision makers and influencers.The day to dayProvide timely and relevant support in advising key clients and prospective clients, informed by sector knowledge and broad intelligence-gathering on policy developmentsDevelop close client relationships and take full responsibility for your portfolio of clientsLead client meetings and internal account management meetings supporting the senior team in reviewing progress, monitoring capacity and allocating tasksResponsibility for managing budgets related to the portfolio of clientsCoaching of junior colleagues and supporting the senior team in identifying and recruiting the best talentProject-manage new business activity, including preparation of credentials, proposals and pitchesDemonstrate an active new business network that can provide significant opportunities for GraylingIdentify opportunities to cross-sell services between Grayling teams and offices across the networkAbout YouExtensive proven experience in a similar position (in-house or consultancy) or in a Romanian or EU institutionA proven track record of delivering successful Public Affairs campaignsExperience in drafting position papers, executive briefings and complex analysis of legislationAbility to engage with and act as trusted adviser to senior stakeholderA good network of Romanian and EU officialsAbility to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needsExcellent knowledge of the local political environmentFluent in both Romanian and English.And in return Health coverTransportation and working-from-home stipendsAdditional paid-holiday between Christmas and New Year.