.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!BAT IBERIA has an exciting opportunity for a HEAD OF CORPORATE & REGULATORY AFFAIRS in Madrid, Spain. BAT is committed to building A Better Tomorrow by developing and transforming the use and consumption of tobacco and nicotine products. In our industry, global trends are shifting, and we are experiencing a period of rapid change. Generational differences, as well as shifting attitudes towards health and wellness, are encouraging the growth of new categories of products including and beyond tobacco and nicotine.These global trends also affect the Iberia markets, and BAT is looking for an expert Government Affairs professional to develop external affairs strategies in Iberia – Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. You will report directly to the Western Europe Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs and dotted line to Iberia GM and will lead a team of 3 people. You will collaborate with other functions such as Legal, Finance, Marketing and Operations as well as engage with a wide variety of external collaborators from regulatory authorities and third-party partners to political parties and organisations.As HEAD OF CORPORATE & REGULATORY AFFAIRS for Iberia, you will work in close collaboration with the business and have a huge impact on the decisions being made. The nicotine industry is rapidly redefining itself into new categories of products, and you will be challenged in your ability to navigate and give sound advice in a sensitive and sophisticated regulatory reality. Through your work, you will influence the future of BAT by impacting the regulatory landscape as well as advocating for the transformation of the industry towards potentially reduced-risk tobacco and nicotine alternatives.Your key responsibilities will include:Own the development of strategies to ensure the regulatory approach by governments to issues that affect the business operations.Take ownership and drive BAT's engagement in the market and act as a key interlocutor for governments, political institutions and other third parties.Collaborate closely with both senior and junior managers on those aspects of the business which are motivated by the external political environment, including, legal, finance, marketing, and operations.Supervise and support on the external political environment with the aim of achieving sensible regulation which balances both the business imperatives and corporate reputation of BAT.Run the integration of all our external activities to address external issues in line with the business's strategies where required.Lead the implementation of an effective external communication strategy coordinated with our dedication to a Better Tomorrow and responsible regulation
