Facilities & Portfolio Manager

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!

This role is to manage BAT's owned and leased properties across Papua New Guinea, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained, cost-effective, and aligned with business and ESG objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage BAT-owned and leased properties across Papua New Guinea, including offices, warehouses, and other business facilities.
• Develop and oversee maintenance and servicing schedules to ensure facilities remain safe, secure, and operational.
• Plan and coordinate property and facility relocations, renovations, and fit-out projects as required.
• Source and evaluate new properties to support evolving business requirements.
• Manage relationships with landlords, property agents, and service providers to ensure effective delivery of facilities services.
• Administer property-related agreements and ensure all leases and contracts remain current and compliant.
• Manage facilities budgets, including expenditure planning, quotation sourcing, CAPEX submissions, and cost control.
• Oversee property management agencies responsible for BAT-owned properties to maximize value and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain and manage the facilities asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of company assets.
• Support the delivery of ESG objectives through sustainable and efficient facilities management practices.

What are we looking for?

• More than 3+ years proven experience in facilities, property, or building management.
• Experience managing construction, renovation, relocation, or fit-out projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and practices.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive cost-effective facilities solutions.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.