British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.
BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
Role Positioning and Objectives
Reports to: Area Head of Security
Reporting Level: Management
Geographic Scope: Nigeria
What You Will Be Accountable for
Set up a reliable information network including BAT service providers and multiple external sources
Liaise with government security Agencies and other external sources to optimize risk assessment
Identify all risks to BAT Commercial activities across Nigeria by conducting Business Impact Analysis
Conduct SSAVA (Security Assessments) for all BAT premises and premises used by BAT (Distributor and warehouses owners)
Propose cost effective measures to mitigate such risks
Set up an efficient information system per region to forward timely alerts
Re Organize the Control Room in Lagos to optimize use of electronics systems and improve the alignment with the Ibadan Control Room
Review and update security SOP’s for Rising Sun head offices and residences in Lagos, BAT offices and warehouses in country
Task, develop and train Business Risk manager and CSO under his responsibility to implement SOP’s and templates
Ensure the embedding of the Security Risk Management Model across BAT Commercial activities in Nigeria
Facilitates the Business Continuity Management process for Commercial activities in Nigeria and the test of a realistic BCP for loss of distributor
Contribute to the set-up of pragmatic Security BCP for political and civil unrest including evacuation planning (election periods for instance). This includes the ability to print a POB list for RS
Coordinate security support to head office and market visits for all staff, especially for WAALT and Regional visitors
Issue a Month End security report highlighting country risk assessment, delivered activities, incidents, and key trends as well as a forecast for the following month
Send timely situation and incident reports when required
Responsible for the Management of Security service providers and ensuring that required services are provided and delivered in full and on time as per contractual arrangements
Carry out objective enquiry / investigation into all reported cases or incident, breaches by determining facts, understanding vulnerability, and drawing appropriate supportable conclusions to make recommendations
Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Good knowledge in understanding potential threats to BAT Commercial activities across Nigeria
Bachelor's Degree with NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) completed
Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in Security Management, ideally in an FMCG environment
Clear and compelling written and verbal communication skills including ability to write concise reports
Understand and analyse developing situations, drawing probable conclusions, and making recommendations to sustain Operations while mitigating risks
Ability to multitask and support various managers with proven business partner engagement skills at all levels and functions
Sound and mature judgement as well as decision making ability during crisis situations
Availability to work across the country and outside of standard working hours
Strong people leadership and team management capabilities