British American Tobacco plc (informally BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s five largest tobacco companies. BAT has a market-leading position in over 50 countries and operations in around 180 countries. Its four largest-selling brands are Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent and Pall Mall, with others including Kool, Benson & Hedges and Rothmans. BAT has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. As at 6 July 2012 it had a market capitalisation of £65.6 billion, the sixth-largest of any company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It has a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
British American TobaccoNigeria has an exciting opportunity for a Business Communication & Sustainability Manager, West & Central African (WCA) Markets in Lagos, Nigeria
You will collaborate directly with the Head of Business Communication & Sustainability, BAT Sub-Saharan Africa and the External Affairs Director, West & Central African Markets, to lead the implementation of the Business Communication & Sustainability for WCA.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic communications: Develop an integrated Business Communications Strategy covering both internal and external corporate communication, to communicate BAT WCA’s corporate positions and messages through effective use of communication and media platforms and a campaign-oriented approach.
- Environmental, Social & Governance Management: Take charge of developing and implementing the company's ESG strategy.
- Corporate Social Investment Strategy: Align the Group’s CSI approach with the overall CSI strategy for WCA, implemented through the BAT Nigeria Foundation.
- People Leadership: Foster the growth of CORA personnel to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline, with the right individuals possessing the necessary capabilities, at the appropriate time.
What are we looking for?
- 8-10 years’ experience as a corporate affairs or corporate communications & sustainability professional in a global FMCG or similar dynamic environment would be favourably considered
- At least 5 years of people and strategic management experience
- 3-5 years’ experience driving Environmental, Social & Governance management strategy
- Strong command of English. French would be an added advantage
- Good analytical skills in interpreting business, market and regulatory trends and synthesizing into useful insights, creative and storytelling skills
- Extensive leadership, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with experience managing both internal and external stakeholders, delivery with integrity
- Strong commercial acumen, comfortable with ambiguity, pro-active and collaborative
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