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 Poland has an exciting opportunity for a Media & External Affairs Manager in Warsaw
This role leads BAT Poland’s political and external engagement by aligning regulatory strategies, advancing THR‑focused narratives, and ensuring the company’s positions are effectively represented across political, media, and stakeholder platforms. Working closely with local leadership and international teams, you will translate political developments into business actions while managing key partnerships, projects, and stakeholder relationships with impact.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Alignment of regulatory strategies for engagement with political collaborators based on BAT’s viewpoints (e.g. Ministries, MPs, authorities)
- Steering of Public Affairs Consultants to align BAT’s positions with them, provide them with BAT narrative and handle or supervise the execution.
- Third Party engagement to land the THR (Tobacco Harm Reduction) narratives and understanding
- Lead BAT Poland External Comms, ensure all reactive requests are answered on time in full and ensure all BAT standards are met
- Close contact with relevant business functions to contextualize the potential impact of political decisions, scenario designs as well as guiding the implementation of political decisions
- Reporting to and exchange with international BAT functions (Global, Area, EU), timely and clear cascade of information, identification of blocking issues, and coordination of updates
- Representation of BAT Poland at events (e.g. on panels, giving presentations)
- Active exchange with the country manager and supporting in leading the local organization
- Internal & external stakeholder management
- Budget management
What are we looking for?
- Minimum 3 years of experience in political engagement
- Knowledge of Polish political landscape
- Experience with media engagement (classical and/ or social media)
- Curiosity about nicotine products and THR (Tobacco Harm Reduction)
- Strategic and commercial thinking
- Willingness to work in a highly regulated and complex environment with several contact persons on different levels, talent for handling interested parties
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate optimally with others
- Confirmed Leadership experience
- Validated project management proficiency along with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and urgencies
- Excellent command of Polish, outstanding writing and presentation skills
- English: professional proficiency
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.
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