Senior Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Manager

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

We are seeking for someone with strategy planning and implementation, external engagement and communications with the aim of achieving regulation which balances both the business imperatives and corporate reputation of BAT.

Reports to: Cluster Head of CORA – Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lumpur

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Regulatory Affairs (60%)

• Ownership of regulatory strategies on company’s political and regulatory/public affairs initiatives for both tobacco products and reduced risk products.
• Understanding collaborators’ needs and goals and advance those goals and how best to engage with them for regulatory change.
• Engaging with external collaborators to advocate BAT’s priorities including preparing briefs on industry issues, facilitating meetings with key collaborators.
• Facilitate organisational engagement on agreed strategies, including the leadership team and advise on related risks.
• Ensure a robust risk management approach and embedded culture in the development and delivery of regulatory activities.
• To support other members of the wider CORA team, locally and in other markets.

Corporate Affairs (40%)

• Drive development to execution of communications strategies to drive the company’s communications initiatives.
• Understanding business priorities and goals through communications strategies.
• Overlook key industry issues and the external environment in the media that could have impact on BAT regulatory agenda.
• Leading all aspects of the work of third parties and provide ongoing management of all traditional and digital media and public relations material and activities.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 10 or more years validated experience in political, media and government affairs issues
• Deep political, public service and media relationships and in-depth understanding of government, regulatory affairs and the media
• Validated understanding working with collaborators on critical and sophisticated issues
• Experience dealing with crisis communications

WE ARE BAT

At BAT, we are committed to our Purpose of crafting A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building outstanding capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most balanced companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business.