External Affairs Executive

**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 PROFILE**

**GRADE: Non-Management**

**JOB TITLE**:External Affairs Executive**

**FUNCTION: Legal & External Affairs**

**SUB FUNCTION: External Affairs**

**CITY & COUNTRY: HAMBURG/ GERMANY**

**ROLE SUMMARY**

The **External Affairs Executive** will be part of the External Affairs Team in Germany and support Corporate Affairs (Business Communication &Sustainability/BC&S) and Government Affairs, by which she/he will gain full insights in the departments various tasks and topics.

Be part of shaping, protecting and enhancing BAT Germany’s regulatory and corporate position by building shared value with society and positioning BAT as a trusted thought leader for today and in the future. And also be part of driving dynamic and engaging internal communications to connect, empower and energise.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**

**Execution of External Communications activities**
- Support execution of Corporate Brand Campaigns and of development and publication of press materials
- Manage journalist/media database
- Coordinate Pressespiegel/Media monitoring

**Facilitate Internal Communications**
- Support planning and execution of internal engagement tools incl. company events such as company conferences, after work gatherings, Christmas parties
- Content Management (CEN) Germany section / content on the Hub incl. Content Management of CEN Download Centre
- Coordinate Business Briefings (invitation management and documentation)

**Support ESG & CI Communications and Initiatives**
- Manage portable ashtray distribution and support local activities and initiatives
- Responsibility for annual Sustainability survey
- Support execution of CSI activities

**Support Government Affairs**
- Support organization of BAT presence at political events
- Support preparation of stakeholder meetings
- Manage actualization of Lobby register listings

**General**
- Contract and budget handling
- Support and coordinate reports

**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE**

**ESSENTIAL**

**Experience Required**
- First experience or strong interest in the field of communication, media relations, corporate communications within the industry or within a comparable industry, or ability to rapidly acquire it
- First experience or strong interest in (corporate) brand building, brand management, or ability to rapidly acquire it
- A positive approach towards regulation, politics, ESG and Corporate Comms and its impact on BAT
- Understanding of the company's organization and business, the tobacco and nicotine industry and public issues affecting it, or ability to rapidly acquire it

**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Very good written and verbal communication skills in German and English
- MS Office skills
- Experience in project management/planning skills
- Up to date knowledge of comms tools, especially digital / Social Media
- Ability to act on own initiative and guide (“can-do-mindset”)
- Good interpersonal and team skills: Active Networking and influencing skills across all hierarchies
- Able to manage external suppliers - briefing, agreeing, and monitoring budgets and challenging schedules, and managing performance to high standards
- Independent, self-reliant work with pro-active thinking and acting (ownership), confident appearance, resilience and assertiveness

**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- Completed university studies; preferably in mass-communication, journalism, politics, business administration, economics or comparable vocational training
- Sound knowledge of Media Relations and Project Management; additionally internal communications, corporate design and / or politics would be helpful

**BENEFICIAL**
- _
Change management experience_
- _ ESG experience_
- _ Graphics / video skills_

**WE ARE BAT**

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies

**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**

Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. **Come bring your difference