External Affairs Executive Spain, Portugal

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**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**

**FUNCTION**:Legal & External Affairs

**CITY & COUNTRY**:Madrid, Spain

**ROLE SUMMARY**

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

To be an active member of the EA team aligned with the company regulatory and external FMC and PRRPs Spain and Portugal strategy.

**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?**

**Reports to**

Head of External Affairs

**Number of Direct Reports
**0

**Core Relationships**

**Internal **-** **Legal, Finance, marketing, Supply chain, Field force

**External **- Goverment, Political parties, think tanks, trade associations, scientific organizations, univesities

**Geographic Scope
**Iberia, Gibraltal & Andorra

**Travel Required**

10%

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Contribute to build and handle interrelation with governments, political institutions, regulatory authorities, retailer and growers ´organisations. Build stakeholder maps and engagement plans.
- Identify and drive proposals of regulatory changes to protect principal aspects of the business and achieve sensible regulation which balances both the business and corporate reputation protecting consumers’ space and ability to consume BAT products, under line manager coordination.
- Work effectively within the team, supporting peers, favouring the creation of a positive environment, contributing to the internal comprehension of the Regulatory Affairs business and promoting equity.
- Provide on-going support to all functions on political, regulatory, excise and trade issues and responses.
- Support the strategy on Next Generation Products (NGPs), both from a regulatory and corporate equity standpoint.
- Supporting the Legal and External Affairs team in the deployment of an effective Anti - Illicit Trade strategy.
- Corporate to the definition and implementation of the tobacco excise strategy.
- Monitoring environmental, health and safety standards to make sure the company fully meets the external and internal requirements and create best practices which further enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees

**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE**

**ESSENTIAL**

**Experience Required**
- Minimum 5 years in a corporate, political or regulatory environment
- An in-depth understanding of politics and diplomacy is essential, as is direct experience in dealing with high ranking government and trade officials on controversial and complex issues.
- National lobbying and campaigning experience are also required, along with an understanding of the sensitivities and complexities involved in the tobacco industry and the issues facing British American Tobacco.

**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Strong strategic skill
- Analytical and planning skills
- Creative and effective approach to problem resolution.

**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced level of English (written and spoken).
- Advanced level of Spanish (written and spoken).

**BENEFICIAL**
- _ Advanced level of Portuguese_
- _ Postgraduate _
- _International experience_

**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**

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