Sr Advisor, Public Affairs Humber

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and we are as excited about our future as we are proud of our past. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. 

Our company is built on values of safety, honour and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Our employees are the heart of our success, and there is a reason why we continue to attract great talent and it’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organisation that makes everyone feel like they can bring their authentic self to work and be truly part of our team. 

Providing Energy. Improving Lives.

Sr Advisor, Public Affairs

Phillips 66 is looking for an experienced and credible public affairs professional to help protect, enhance and promote the reputation of the Humber Refinery, associated assets and related businesses across the Humber region and the wider UK stakeholder environment.

As part of the Communications & Public Affairs team, and working closely with the Humber Refinery Leadership Team, you will report to the Sr Manager, Public Affairs and play a key role in shaping external engagement, strengthening community relationships and supporting business objectives in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong communication and influencing skills with sound judgement, political awareness and a genuine commitment to building trusted external relationships.

About the role

In this role, you will lead and support a broad range of public affairs, stakeholder engagement and reputation-building activity. You will work across the business to deliver clear, effective communications and represent Phillips 66 with a wide range of external audiences, including media, community representatives, elected officials, regulators and local partners.

You will also work closely with the wider UK leadership team, commercial and marketing teams, and employee resource groups to ensure alignment on key messaging and engagement priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a visible commitment to workplace safety, the health of employees and contractors, and environmental sustainability through personal engagement and effective communications
• Act as the local point of contact and spokesperson for agreed Tier 3 media enquiries, managing responses in line with company protocols and escalation requirements
• Support incident and crisis communications, including fulfilling the site public information role during emergencies in line with refinery response plans and UK regulatory expectations
• Develop clear and engaging written content for external audiences, including briefings, articles, web content, presentations, speeches and printed materials
• Identify opportunities for community investment and develop initiatives that strengthen the company’s reputation and differentiate Phillips 66 in the UK
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure Humber’s thought leadership is reflected appropriately across the UK LinkedIn platform and UK website
• Keep UK and Refinery Leadership informed of significant community developments, media coverage, policy matters and external issues that may affect business operations or reputation
• Maintain a strong understanding of the UK political, parliamentary, devolved and local government landscape, together with legislative, regulatory and policy developments relevant to the refinery and wider business
• Work closely with the Phillips 66 Government Affairs Lead in the UK to track relevant parliamentary and policy activity and support coordinated engagement on issues affecting the business
• Build and maintain positive, credible relationships with councillors, combined and local authority representatives, statutory bodies, community leaders, trade associations and local partners
• Develop a strong understanding of Phillips 66’s business operations, strategy and priorities to shape effective communications and stakeholder engagement plans
• Plan and facilitate community advisory group meetings and other local engagement forums to build trust, strengthen relationships and respond to stakeholder concerns
• Manage local philanthropic, charitable and volunteering activity in support of the company’s social impact programmes
• Manage, track and report on community relations plans, charitable contributions and related budgets, including support for the Humber Heart Network
• Support Employee Resource Groups and their sponsors with volunteering activity, while acting as an advocate for STEM and Women into Manufacturing and Engineering
• Represent the company on appropriate boards, civic groups, industry bodies and community organisations where this supports business and reputation objectives

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a confident and commercially aware public affairs professional who can operate effectively in a complex and high-profile stakeholder environment.

You will bring:

• Experience in public affairs, communications, external affairs, corporate affairs or stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
• A credible and professional approach to working with senior leaders, media, community stakeholders and public officials
• Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and calm under pressure
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility quickly
• Good understanding of the UK political and regulatory landscape, including engagement with MPs, councillors and local authorities
• Awareness of legal and regulatory considerations relating to public affairs, communications and political engagement in the UK
• Experience of community engagement, social impact activity or reputation-building initiatives
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across functions and bring people together around shared objectives
• Experience leading or coaching others would be advantageous

What we are looking for: 

Essential:

• Legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Public Relations, Political Science or Communications) 
• Experience working with community, councillors and /or local authorities
• Experience counseling senior management on internal and external communications issues
• Experience building relationships with legal and regulatory representatives relating to public affairs, communications and political engagement who advocate for the company’s position Excellent knowledge, understanding and skills related to media relations, internal/employee communications and community relations
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver projects with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to take complex concepts and translate them into simple narratives
• Demonstrated ability to handle business-sensitive information with extreme discretion
• Willing and able to perform and comply with following:

• Travel 25 - 30% of the time primarily for in-person team meetings
• Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Respond to Refining emergencies during off-hours
• Wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)

• Hold a valid UK driver's licence

Desirable:

• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Experience working with community and elected officials
• Experience as a public information and/or liaison officer in an Incident Command System structure
• Familiar with the Humber area and the political and social environment in the region
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business value
• Experience crafting, editing and producing internal and external publications as well as public presentations
• Proficient in social media management and messaging
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, even in crisis situations
• Ability to influence, network and deliver on commitments
• Strong internal and external networking and people interaction skills
• Experience with coordinating events
• Ability to independently produce and implement public affairs plans and strategies

What Phillips 66 can offer you: 

• Ability to integrate and learn from a wealth of experience at the Humber Refinery and its sister refineries in the United States
• Competitive compensation package, pension, health insurance, flexible working with performance related
• bonus and share incentive plan.
• Free on-site gym and parking   
  

The Humber Refinery is playing its part of the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.

As a part of the UK Government’s net zero ambition, the Humber Refinery is on a journey to become the Refinery of the Future. With proposed plans for a number of projects including to implement a first-of-a-kind FCC carbon capture project, the Humber Refinery is part of Humber Zero, a world-scale concept to reduce UK industry carbon emissions, saving up to 8 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 from the Immingham industrial area.

On top of this, the Humber Refinery is the UK’s only refiner producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel at scale. It is also the only European facility producing battery anode coke, which forms a critical component for lithium-ion batteries used in electrical vehicles and in consumer electronics. Our current production of battery anode coke is equivalent to placing 1.3 million EVs on the road every year, and we are developing multiple projects to expand this capability.

We are on an exciting journey, are you ready to join us?

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered:

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 12 June 2026. 

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer