CR Advisor Offshore Wind - Shell - Bruxelles-Capitale

Where you fit in

The world is changing fast, and Shell is changing too, working to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society.

Shell’s integrated Corporate Relations function supports Shell’s strategy through ensuring effective engagement and communication with external and internal stakeholders

The CR Advisor Offshore Wind will be part of a team of 6 providing integrated power policy support as Shell seeks to build a material and profitable global power value chain covering renewable energy generation, trading, electric mobility and energy supply to homes and businesses.

Shell entered the offshore wind business in 2000 as part of a consortium that installed the first offshore wind turbine in UK waters. Today, we have deployed, or are developing, offshore wind across North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia. Shell’s projects range from conventional Bottom Fixed developments to Floating Offshore Wind and multi-technology projects combining floating solar, batteries and green hydrogen production. The role of this advisor will be to support local, in country CR teams at a regional / strategic level.

What’s the role?

Objectives:

1. Policy development and alignment: “Own” Shell’s relationship with trade body WindEurope (EU policy development), e.g. attending and coordinating Shell’s representation on working groups, providing Shell’s response to policy papers and briefing Shell GM / VPs / EVPs. Lead the delivery of regional and global policy “handrails” for offshore wind to help local teams, especially in emerging markets, determine the types of policy frameworks which Shell tends to favour.

2. Thought Leadership: support the team determine which key external media moments are coming up (e.g. reports, events) and help Shell prepare proactive positioning / articles / social media to deliver thought leadership as a result. Understand and summarise reports, events and viewpoints from key think-tanks, NGOs and academics and rapidly determine how those views should influence Shell’s policy development and advocacy strategies.

3. Communications & Reputation: Support the creation of regional and global key messages and communication plans for Shell’s offshore wind business and support the delivery of key events.

What we need from you

• Experience of energy policy, ideally in offshore wind

• Excellent communications, writing and editing skills.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex interfaces and building trusted relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including executive-level leaders

• The ability to prioritise competing requests and deadlines effectively.

• Strategic and creative thinker and problem-solver.

• Strong attention to detail and able to learn new material quickly.

Location

Shell UK or Shell Netherlands. Please only apply if you have the right to work in one of these countries.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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