Global Graduate Programme 2027: Human Resources

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!

London | 18 months - fixed term contract | 3 rotations

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate in London. Join our 18-month Global Graduate Programme in HR and build experience across three business rotations. From your first weeks, you will contribute to live people and organisational projects, work with colleagues across functions and markets, and develop your understanding of talent, culture and organisational effectiveness. You could support a talent development initiative, analyse workforce and engagement trends, or help design programmes that strengthen capability, performance and employee experience.

Each graduate will experience a unique experience, shaped around business priorities and your development needs. To give you an idea of the type of work you will be doing, previous placements have included:

• Supporting talent, capability and organisational development strategies
• Analysing workforce, engagement and organisational effectiveness data
• Designing, delivering and evaluating people-focused initiatives
• Presenting insights and recommendations to business leaders
• Collaborating on cross-functional and cross-market HR projects across Europe

You will not be doing this alone. A dedicated coach and mentor will support your development, alongside structured learning and a global network of fellow graduates. In addition to this, you will get the opportunity to attend our International Grad Academy where you will collaborate in person with BAT graduates from around the world.  By the end of the programme, you will have built the commercial, strategic and leadership capabilities needed to take the next step in your career with BAT.

What are we looking for?

Requirements

• You are looking for an international career in HR
• A recent graduate with an undergraduate or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or other related field.
• English fluency (both written and spoken).
• Have demonstrated leadership skills through either professional experience or extra-curricular activities.

What it takes to succeed:

• Results-driven, creative, and collaborative attitude
• The confidence and communication skills to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for senior partners.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of delivering results.
• Demonstrate an appetite for continuous learning, eager to develop new skills.
• A strong inclination to ask questions and explore the reasons behind data, behaviours, and business outcomes.  
• A genuine interest in FMCG, consumer behaviour, and broader business trends, using external insights to strengthen commercial understanding and decision-making.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across Western Europe as required.

What you’ll get

• The chance to progress from graduate to Junior Manager in 18 months.
• 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
• Access to Graduate training programmes, digital learning platforms, and tailored development experiences designed to strengthen your leadership skills and accelerate your professional growth.

Next Steps

The program will officially start on 01.03.2027 – following an initial screening process, selected candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment center in our office, in January 2027.

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.

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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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.