Porte-parole

Location : Brussels

Porte-Parole

Goal

bpost is always on the move. For our people, we create an environment of challenging projects, inspiring partnerships and state-of-the-art technology, with attractive job opportunities and training programmes for everyone.

In this evolving context, consistent communication through different channels is crucial. That is why we are looking for a Spokesman/Spokeswoman. Someone who will manage and implement bpost’s corporate communication strategy and promote inspiring stories towards the media relations of the group. Within this role, there is an opportunity and expectation to influence and shape the bpost corporate story at the heart of the group.

Your Mission

As a bpost group spokesperson, you respond promptly to the bpost and media issues, you analyse the issues, search for appropriate answers based on input from relevant departments.

You proactively approach the press to give visibility on the initiatives and innovations of bpost at group level. You develop contacts with journalists and editors, as well as monitor media trends at bpost group level.
You are responsible for reputation management, crisis communication and media relations & strategy at bpost group level.
You ensure follow-up of the reputation guidelines for bpost group.
You define a multi-channel, inspiring & coherent approach for specific group communication projects & events and make recommendations based on briefing and resources, taking into account corporate guidelines, team objectives and target groups.
You contribute in an inspiring way to the development and management of the group's communication plans.

You measure and adapt communication actions and strategic communication plans in order to assess the impact of the information.
You advise on the communication approach, detect possible reputation risks and provide support to the business regarding the quality of its communication.

Your profile

In your role of Spokesman/Spokeswoman, you are clearly a dynamic team player who combines solid strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. We highlight the following qualities:

You have a positive and open mindset. You like to work together with others and you are strong in building relationships (within the team and within the whole group).

You have strong written and oral communication skills, both in French, English and Dutch.
You don't think in terms of problems, but in terms of creative, flexible and efficient solutions.
You have experience in project management.
You can work under pressure, with an eye for details and with tight deadlines.
You have strong influencing and networking skills (thanks to your engaging character, your flexibility and your inclusive character).

You have an international perspective and you are sensitive to cultural issues.
You have a proven track record (at least 10 years of experience) in executing a business communication strategy or relevant press experience, and a thorough knowledge of current online communication trends.

Why bpost?

bpost group is a modern and efficient postal operator with a network of more than 1,336 postal outlets, providing the universal service in Belgium, serving every letterbox five days a week and delivering around 7 million letters and 250,000 parcels on a daily basis, as well as banking and insurance services (through bpost bank).

Just like many other companies, we offer an attractive package of benefits alongside your monthly salary, including lunch vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, group insurance, disability insurance, a bonus, a car, the regular 20 days’ annual leave plus an additional seven days’ leave, an end-of-year premium, double holiday pay, fixed expenses and many benefits at more than a hundred bpost partners.

This is where we really distinguish ourselves:

 You have an impact on the outside world, because as an international service provider of parcel and e-commerce logistics, we connect millions of people, businesses and communities.

 You won’t stop growing. Thanks to our many training programs and the many career opportunities.

 In the coming years, bpost group will pursue additional growth opportunities, internally and externally, within the frame of its core competences. Admittedly, this creates some complexity, but above all, it creates many challenging projects (from which you get full ownership).

 The atmosphere, the collegiality and the inclusive bpost culture are unique. And we will prove it.

 You can focus 100% on your job, while being optimally supported by our internal services.

 You can count on a flexible homeworking policy. Work-life balance is not a goal, but an evidence.

 You are part of an international story. After a series of acquisitions, we have expanded our geographical footprint to 14 countries around the world. Internationally active, but managed from Belgium.

 With the flexible My Benefits My Choice plan, you can tailor your benefits to your needs. Decide for yourself what you need and where you want to spend less on.