This role will report directly to our US-based Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs and will work out of our Dublin, Ireland or Brussels, Belgium location on a Hybrid work schedule.
As Director of EU Communications and Public Affairs at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the company's European public affairs strategies, with a focus on customers, regulators and policymakers. You will help monitor political media and public opinion, and be responsible for understanding their impacts to support development of successful advocacy communications and campaigns.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on our advocacy efforts and our ability to navigate the complex landscape of policies and regulations within the chemical industry and in the Energy & Sustainability sector. This role will be a key contributor to Solstice Advanced Materials’ global government relations and corporate affairs efforts to anticipate and respond to changes in political and regulatory environments.
This position will also advise regional leadership on employee-facing communication strategies, and support internal and external communications linked to executive visits to the EU region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead development of key advocacy messaging, talking points, and collaterals for EU-based legislative and regulatory audiences, highlighting the positive impact of HON products at Member State and Regional levels.
* Lead development and management of digital advocacy campaigns and paid media content to amplify key messages.
* Provide crisis and issue management support to address and mitigate potential policy or regulatory challenges.
* Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts, industry influencers, and stakeholders.
* Help identify, coordinate, and staff policy and regulatory-focused speaking engagements and conferences to ensure unified voice and bolster advocacy efforts.
* Coordinate and support communication efforts with key associations and customers to strengthen partnerships.
* Support development and execution of thought leadership initiatives to improve executive positioning and brand visibility.
* Organize and manage Issue Wikis, FAQs, Advocacy Toolkits and other advocacy communications materials for customers to support their efforts.
* Provide general support for external advocacy, legislative, and regulatory communications, and support for internal leadership updates.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with business objectives.
YOU MUST HAVE
* Extensive experience in external communications or related field ideally within chemicals but also open to other regulated industries like energy, sustainability etc.
* Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Experience in crisis communication and issues management.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
YOU MUST HAVE
* 8+ years of experience
* Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong leadership and team management abilities
* Experience in crisis communication and issues management
WE VALUE
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
* Master's degree in Communications or related field
* Strategic thinking and ability to drive results
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Proactive and self-motivated
* Experience in technology or manufacturing industry
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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