Business Communication and Sustainability Manager - WCA at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Communication and Sustainability Manager - WCA

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• British American Tobacco Nigeria 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.