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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Competitive Salary Package, Professional Growth Opportunities, Remote Work Option
Posted 17d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead integrated communications strategies across Europe and the Middle East to support business priorities and protect corporate reputation. Provide senior counsel to leaders on stakeholder engagement, crisis readiness, and government relations.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in communications or related field and at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in management. Must have senior-level corporate communications experience and proficiency in English, with Dutch preferred.
Full job description
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
The Senior Manager, Communications EMEI leads strategic communications across Europe, the Middle East and other non-US regions as needed, providing senior counsel to business leaders and shaping integrated communications strategies that support business priorities, protect reputation and strengthen stakeholder engagement. The role includes external communications, Government Relations communications with a focus on Europe, and employee communications, across the region.
This position has 1 direct report and reports to the Director, Communications EMEAI and is based in Rotterdam.
A Day in the Life
Lead integrated communications strategies across EMEI in partnership with regional and global business leaders, aligning enterprise priorities, stakeholder engagement and reputation management;
Serve as a senior communications advisor on strategic projects, complex issues and high-impact business initiatives across the region;
Lead External Communications, Government Relations Communications (with particular focus on Europe) and Employee Communications across the region, with particular focus on Europe;
Provide strategic counsel to leaders on stakeholder engagement, issues management and corporate reputation;
Ensure crisis readiness in Europe and the Middle East of the Communications function and act as Assistant Public Information Officer on the Crisis Management Team. Additionally, the role will act as alternate Public Information Officer on the Crisis Management Team in the absence of the Director, Communications EMEAI;
Lead the team, set direction and oversee communications plans, key messages and leadership materials;
Partner with leadership to navigate complex business situations and deliver communications strategies that support continuity and protect reputation;
Drive alignment across regional and enterprise communications teams on messaging, priorities and stakeholder activities;
Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead engagement plans that support business objectives and protect the company’s reputation;
Oversee team programs and processes aimed at standardization and maintenance of agreed upon levels of service and personal skillsets throughout the regional team.
You Bring This Value
Master’s Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field – or the equivalent in experience;
Minimum of 10 years of communications experience, with strong writing, verbal and presentation skills;
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing communications professionals;
Senior-level corporate communications experience supporting complex, high-profile business initiatives is required;
Chemical industry or similar experience is preferred;
Experience in external communications, stakeholder engagement, employee communications, issues management and government relations communications is required;
Agency experience is a plus;
Languages English required, Dutch preferred; additional languages a plus.
Competencies
To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: Demonstrating excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, enabling effective delivery of clear and impactful messages to diverse audiences. You possess strong leadership, organizational, and execution capabilities, combined with analytical judgment and the ability to perform effectively in fast-changing and high-pressure environments. Your expertise includes stakeholder engagement, media and government relations, employee communications, reputation management, and the management and development of direct reports. Additionally, you handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strong attention to detail, deadlines, and sound decision-making. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
What We Offer
We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.
Interested?
Please send us your resume via the application button. Please feel free to contact James Smeets, Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JS2
The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.
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We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com.
Offices: LyondellBasell Tower, Ste. 700, 1221 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010, US · Delftseplein 27E, Rotterdam, Netherlands 3013 AA, NL · 32/F, Dorset House,, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road,, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, CN · 4th Floor, One Vine Street, London, W1J 0AH, GB · 790 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, Ohio 44310, US
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