Corporate Relations Advisor - Moerdijk

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Corporate Relations (CR) interface for the Moerdijk chemicals plant, supporting both internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, ensuring strong alignment between business priorities and CR strategy.
• Develop and deliver local CR strategies, including stakeholder engagement, local positioning and advocacy, and integrated communications.
• Provide strategic communication counsel to site leadership, particularly on operational activities, projects, and change initiatives.
• Support the positioning of Moerdijk activities in line with Shell's overall strategy, energy transition ambitions, and corporate narrative.
• Coordinate local and trade media engagement in close collaboration with Communications & Media colleagues.
• Partner with Social Performance (SP) and Social Investment (SI) advisors on community engagement, grievance management, and social investment initiatives.
• Contribute to crisis communications and emergency response readiness (typically one week every two months) covering both Shell Moerdijk and Shell Pernis.
• What you bring
• Strong understanding of Corporate Relations disciplines, including internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.
• Experience in the (chemicals) industry is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Social Performance, Government & Policy, and Crisis Management.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with the business and engage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally while also operating independently within a geographically dispersed team across Shell assets in the Netherlands.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• A curious and proactive mindset, with a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically, with Moerdijk as the primary work location and regular interaction in The Hague and Pernis.
• Flexibility to participate in crisis communication duty rotation (typically one week every two months) supporting both Shell Moerdijk and Shell Pernis.
• Ability to work flexibly in line with local policies; regular on-site presence is expected to enable effective engagement with stakeholders and leadership. Occasional activities may take place outside standard working hours.

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Additional Information

, Netherlands Job Family Group: Corporate Relations Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 23, 2026 Business Unit: CoS and Corporate Relations Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role As a Corporate Relations Advisor for Moerdijk (internally referred to as CR NL Advisor Business Moerdijk), you will play a pivotal role in building trust and supporting Shell's ambition to deliver more value with lower emissions. The Netherlands is a key country for Shell, home to major industrial assets, including the Moerdijk chemicals plant - a strategically important manufacturing and supply hub for base chemicals. The Moerdijk site operates within a complex industrial cluster, shaped by strong community, regulatory, and stakeholder expectations. In this context, effective relationship management and clear communication are essential to maintaining and enhancing Shell's reputation. You will be part of a broader team reporting to the Business & Social Performance Manager. The role works closely with Social Performance (SP) and Social Investment (SI) advisors, while partnering with Communications & Media and Government & Policy teams. Your primary focus will be the Moerdijk chemicals plant, where you will support site leadership in internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, and community relations.

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