BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco Bangladesh has an exciting opportunity for Head of External Engagement – Corporate & Regulatory Affairs (CORA)
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead the company’s external engagement and advocacy strategy aligned with business and CORA priorities.
- Build and maintain strong, senior-level relationships with government, regulatory, and political stakeholders.
- Shape and influence public policy outcomes on excise, regulation, illicit trade, ESG, and commercial policy.
- Drive high-impact advocacy campaigns and multi-stakeholder engagement across government, industry, and civil society.
- Monitor political, regulatory, and reputational developments to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Advise senior leadership on external risks, emerging issues, and strategic positioning.
- Partner closely with internal teams to ensure consistent, aligned external messaging and positions.
- Protect and strengthen corporate reputation through proactive issues management and stakeholder engagement.
What are we looking for?
- 10–15 years’ experience in external affairs, government relations, public policy, or regulatory roles.
- Strong track record engaging senior government and regulatory stakeholders on complex issues.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, taxation/excise, and public policy environments.
- Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Strategic, politically astute, and comfortable operating in fast-changing environments.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
What we offer you?
- A senior, influential role shaping business-critical external outcomes.
- Exposure to leadership and complex, high-impact policy environments.
- Opportunities to lead major advocacy initiatives and build powerful external partnerships.
- A dynamic, purpose-driven role within a globally connected organization.
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.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an 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.
