Sr. Advisor Communications

LyondellBasell; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global Remote Work Policy

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Sr. Advisor, Communications to lead regional communications strategies in Rotterdam. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in crisis communications, be fluent in Dutch and near-fluent in English, and will support leaders during high-risk situations.

The role includes setting performance indicators and improving processes for effective communication strategies. Benefits include a competitive salary and a flexible remote work policy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a related field.
• Fluency in Dutch and near-fluency in English required.
• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive regional communications strategies.
• Establish key performance indicators for measuring effectiveness.
• Coordinate crisis communications and provide agency support.

Skills

Crisis communications

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or public relations

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

This individual will support Communications EMEAI leadership in identifying, developing and maintaining excellent processes, providing valuable insights, crisis communication programs that fit the region, and media strategy including a well-prepared team of speakers and spokespeople. Specifically in the Netherlands, the successful candidate will support leaders in responding effectively during high risk situations. This role will report into the Sr. Manager Communications EMEI.

A Day in the Life

The Sr. Advisor, Communications will help establish the foundational elements to guide the Communications EMEAI team towards excellence, and will serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership striving for continuous improvement. This includes setting priorities and guardrails from which communications strategies are developed regionally, and working with the regional communications leadership team to maintain an integrated and consistent approach to strategy development. This role will also help implement a culture of data-driven decision making and establish key performance indicators to measure success.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Partners with regional leadership and works with a cross-functional team to develop and implement comprehensive, regional communications strategies that align with our company strategy and goals;
• Identifies tools and best practices in the communications landscape, and implements new ways of working across the organization to drive continuous improvement;
• Establishes key performance indicators to measure progress toward teams’ goals, and uses data to measure the effectiveness of our efforts, identify areas for improvement and lead positive change;
• Translates data into actionable insights, informing communications strategies;
• Works with the Communications EMEAI leadership team to establish, maintain and update critical processes and procedures and promote adherence;
• Establishes tools and resources in support of growth and development within the Communications EMEAI team;
• Evolves the EMEAI crisis communications program, including governance, playbooks, escalation protocols, training programs, and other preparedness activities to support effective, coordinated responses;
• Acts as (Crisis) Communications lead for the Netherlands, as needed;
• Owns and coordinates agency support, which includes but is not limited to crisis communications support and speaker and media training.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree is required in journalism, communications or public relations or related field;
• 8+ years of experience in a related field, required;
• Fluency in Dutch and near-fluency in English required, additional language preferred.

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: Build Partnerships, Deliver Results, Drive Innovation, Grow Capabilities, Promote Inclusion.

Skills

Demonstrating strong expertise in crisis and high-risk communications, with the ability to assess situations quickly, recommend effective response strategies, and support leaders under pressure. They possess exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, enabling them to clearly explain sensitive or complex topics to diverse audiences. The role also requires the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively with regional leaders and cross-functional teams while exercising sound judgment in ambiguous or high-pressure situations. A commitment to continuous improvement, along with experience in project or program management within complex organizations, is highly valued.

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 specialists in all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, a competitive salary package and our Global Remote Work Policy allow 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.