Public Policy Advisor - Advanced

ExxonMobil; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil Netherlands seeks a Netherlands Public & Government Affairs Manager to shape, protect and enhance the company’s reputation at the community level. Lead socioeconomic initiatives, budgeting, emergency planning and media engagement across sites.

The role requires fluent Dutch and English, strong relationship-building with leaders and external stakeholders, and a track record in public affairs and crisis communications. Hybrid or onsite options may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
• Crisis communications experience including emergency response.
• Strong understanding of government relations and public affairs.
• Proven ability to manage community and media relations.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Socioeconomic and community programs aligned with business goals.
• Engage with communities, local groups and influencers to build trust.
• Oversee community grievance management and coordinate with internal teams.
• Support emergency response planning and stakeholder communications.
• Lead communications and media activities for ExxonMobil Netherlands.

Skills

Reputation management

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Crisis communications

Dutch & English fluency

Job description

About Us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

Netherlands Public & Government Affairs Manager

Purpose

Play a critical role in shaping, protecting, and enhancing the company’s reputation and social license to operate primarily at the community level. Lead the development of Socioeconomic Management initiatives for communities around the site, support planning and budgeting processes, support emergency response efforts, and managing local and some national media engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver socioeconomic programs, investments, and strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives, the corporate operating model, and community priorities.
• Proactively engage with communities, local groups and influencers to build mutual trust and understanding, and to monitor reactions, needs and perceptions.
• Oversee the community grievance management process capture issues and grievances and working with internal teams to address them appropriately.
• Support site emergency/ incident management, including stakeholder communications and community preparedness initiatives.
• Lead delivery of communications and media relating to ExxonMobil Netherlands.
• Provide expert, trusted advice to leadership on general Public & Government Affairs risks, opportunities, and approaches.
• Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling.
• Anticipate and manage sensitive issues with timely and effective responses.
• Support planning, budgeting and reporting processes for Netherlands, Belgium/EU affiliates.
• Maintain solid governance and controls environment.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in reputation management, stakeholder engagement (community, government, NGOs, media relations/communications, other key traditional and non-traditional stakeholders), emergency response support and crisis communications.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with both senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of local communities and cultural dynamics.
• Experience managing community investments, grievance management and emergency response.
• Understanding of the media landscape and digital communication trend supported by excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills across multiple media platforms.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management and reporting.
• Sound judgement and ability to perform under pressure.
• Fluent in Dutch and English languages.

Desirable

• Experience measuring the impact of community investment programs (e.g., Social Return on Investment).
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across multiple platforms, including social media.