Senior Communications Manager

Lodiers & Partners; Driebergen-Rijsenburg; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Senior Communications Manager for Europe & Middle East to translate global priorities into impactful regional strategies that strengthen reputation and stakeholder engagement across multiple markets.

You will work closely with senior leadership, Government Relations and regional teams, shaping communications around sustainability, regulatory developments and corporate change, while guiding teams in Germany and Italy to align with regional objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent level in Communications or related field.
• 10+ years in strategic corporate communications within an international organisation.
• Experience advising senior executives on complex business or reputation initiatives.
• Proven crisis communications experience in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and employee communications.
• Experience in public affairs, government relations or policy environments.
• Experience leading communications professionals in international multicultural settings.
• Strategic, commercially aware with strong influencing skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate global communications priorities into regional Europe & ME strategies.
• Lead communications teams in Germany (3 people) and Italy (1 person).
• Shape communications around sustainability, regulatory developments and change.
• Advise senior leaders and collaborate with Government Relations and regional teams.

Skills

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Leadership of international teams

Influencing skills

Multicultural sensitivity

English fluency

Political judgement

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications/Public Relations

Job description

20-10-2026 -LyondellBasell |Rotterdam |Senior Communications Manager |

LyondellBasell is one of the world’s leading chemical companies, producing materials that are used in everyday products across industries including packaging, healthcare, construction, transportation and consumer goods. The company combines global scale with a strong focus on innovation, circularity and sustainable solutions. Through investments in recycling technologies, renewable feedstocks and low-carbon products, LyondellBasell is helping to shape the future of the chemical industry. The European headquarters are located in Rotterdam, home to approximately 600 employees representing 40 nationalities, offering a dynamic, international and results-driven working environment.

Main goal of the position

As Senior Communications Manager Europe & Middle East, you will translate global communications priorities into impactful regional strategies that strengthen reputation, support business objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement. You will play a central role in navigating regulatory, societal and business challenges while supporting senior leaders across one of LyondellBasell’s most strategically important regions

The position

The Senior Communications Manager operates at the intersection of corporate communications, public affairs, employee engagement, reputation management and crisis readiness. Working closely with senior leadership, Government Relations and regional communications teams, you will shape communications around sustainability, industrial competitiveness, regulatory developments and organisational change.

You will lead communications teams in Germany (3 persons) and Italy (1 person), strengthen communication capabilities across the region and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Success in this role requires the ability to influence without formal authority, navigate complex stakeholder environments and create alignment across different cultures, functions and markets.

The profile

• master’s degree or equivalent level through experience in Communications, Corporate Affairs, Public Relations or a related field;
• 10+ years of experience in strategic corporate communications within an international organisation;
• experience advising senior executives and supporting complex business, regulatory or reputation-sensitive initiatives;
• proven crisis communications experience in a complex stakeholder environment;
• strong track record in stakeholder engagement, employee communications and issues management;
• experience working in public affairs, government relations or policy-related environments;
• experience leading communications professionals in an international and multicultural setting;
• strategic and commercially aware, with strong influencing skills and sound political judgement;
• hands-on, resilient and able to challenge constructively and build alignment;
• fluent in English; Dutch is preferred. Additional languages are an advantage.

Selection Process

There will be several interview rounds with representatives from Lodiers & Partners (week 45 and 46) and with our client (commencement in week 47). A personality assessment (Lumina) forms part of the selection process.