Sr. Advisor Communications

LyondellBasell Industries; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional work from home up to two days a week

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries is seeking a Sr. Advisor Communications in Rotterdam to support EMEAI leadership by developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and fluency in Dutch and near-fluency in English.

This role is pivotal in establishing processes for effective crisis communication and requires strong leadership in maintaining key performance indicators. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a related field.
• Fluency in Dutch and near-fluency in English; additional language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional communications strategies that align with company goals.
• Identify tools and implement best practices in communications.
• Establish key performance indicators for measuring progress.
• Lead the evolution of the crisis communications program.
• Coordinate agency support for crisis communications.

Skills

Fluency in Dutch

Near-fluency in English

Crisis communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field

Job description

Sr. Advisor Communications

Location: Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA

Overview

Supports Communications EMEAI leadership in identifying, developing, and maintaining excellent processes, providing valuable insights, crisis communication programs, and media strategy. Provides regional support in the Netherlands for effective responses during high‑risk situations.

A Day in the Life

Helps establish foundational elements to guide the Communications EMEAI team towards excellence, serves as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, sets priorities and guardrails, and works with the regional communications leadership team to maintain an integrated and consistent approach to strategy development. Implements a culture of data‑driven decision making and establishes key performance indicators.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Partner with regional leadership and a cross‑functional team to develop and implement comprehensive, regional communications strategies that align with company strategy and goals.
• Identify tools and best practices in the communications landscape and implement new ways of working across the organization to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators to measure progress towards team goals, using data to measure effectiveness, identify improvement areas, and lead positive change.
• Work with the Communications EMEAI leadership team to establish, maintain, and update critical processes and procedures and promote adherence.
• Establish tools and resources in support of growth and development within the Communications EMEAI team.
• Evolve the EMEAI crisis communications program, including governance, playbooks, escalation protocols, training programs, and other preparedness activities.
• Act as the (Crisis) Communications lead for the Netherlands as needed.
• Own and coordinate agency support, including crisis communications support and speaker/media training.

You Bring This Value

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

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunity for personal and professional growth, collaboration with specialists across fields, and a national and international network. The company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows optional work from home up to two days a week. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.