Corporate & Regulatory Affairs 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!

The Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Manager is primarily responsible for working to shape the regulatory, fiscal and trade environments to protect BAT’s ability to differentiate, communicate and sell our products. Through proactive and strategic engagement, we develop and deliver advocacy campaign to address the key issues that may affect the Group’s growth strategy. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Analyze the public policy and regulatory environments to identify risks and opportunities which affect the company
• Develop critical foresights on current and emerging regulatory issues
• Identify and mobilize third party associations, coalitions, and key opinion leaders
• Provide primary business intelligence on marketing activities from government sources and secondary intelligence on market and business development of competitors to drive the company’s activities stay ahead in gaining driven edge
• Handle internal communications to implement strategies to improve employee engagement and alignment with company goals and build content for internal channels such as newsletters, intranet, and emails.
• Ensure consistency in corporate branding across all platforms and elevate corporate branding to craft company reputation
• Develop content strategies and lead storytelling efforts to improve corporate visibility in social platforms: internally on Yammer; externally on Facebook and LinkedIn
• Support Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, TWC to implement and perform overall regulatory affairs for Taiwan Cluster (Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao)
• Collaborate with other functions to build campaign plan and on the strategy for establishing relationship with government institutions, for company policy initiatives
• Act as ESG committee lead to collaborate with teams to plan and execute ESG initiatives
• Identify and engage with key partners to advocate tobacco harm reduction and pave the way for New Category products in Taiwan

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in regulatory & affairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English and Chinese
• Good teammate with the ability to work collaboratively with team members across functions and geographies
• Possess strong analytical skill and sound knowledge of current local and international affairs
• Dedicated individual with ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgement and make good decisions in the face of uncertainty
• Strong advocacy, communication, presentation, and consensus-building skills

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.