BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant in London
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
Provide comprehensive administrative, organizational, and secretarial support within a high-volume multi-tasking environment. Activities will include interaction with various senior internal and external partners and the job holder will complete various planning, prioritizing and coordinate activities.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
The job holder acts as an administrative liaison point for the interfaces with employees at all levels as well as external collaborators / consultants.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Organise, maintain, and supervise sophisticated diary management for the Head(s) of Functions and their leadership team member(s).
- Support the Head(s) of Functions and their leadership team member(s) as appropriate.
- Coordination of conferences and team meetings including sourcing venues; arranging travel, accommodation and visit itineraries; and ensuring that all arrangements run efficiently.
- Organise agenda and logistics for functional meetings.
- Effectively plan and handle sophisticated travel arrangements, workshops, conferences comprising all flights, itineraries/ programmes and liaison with global end markets and suppliers.
What are we looking for?
Experience Required
- Proven administrative experience which could have been gained through different jobs; ideally having worked in a matrix organisation.
- Possesses background in administrative support: has worked as executive assistant or in senior administrative roles.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to anticipate requirements, prioritise their workload and that of managers (where appropriate) and set daily/weekly objectives and targets.
- Excellent inter-personal skills and collaborative approach, driven and resilient.
- IT literate: excellent keyboard skills and intermediate skills in current versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; Good user knowledge of SRM
What we offer you?
• 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
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.