Business Communication and Sustainability Manager, WCA at British American Tobacco

British American TobaccoNigeria 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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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