Apply today. After application, you’ll be supported throughout the selection process, just as you would be as a member of the team. We’re rigorous in our selection, but the process is something we expect you’ll find as enjoyable as it is challenging. We’re looking for go-getters, problem-solvers, and change-drivers.
For some roles, you'll be invited to take part in our online assessments which are designed to remove biases, measure competencies and identify some of the core traits we look for across our organisation. The tests make use of AI and behavioural science to understand more about your skills and potential and help us create more diverse teams.
Our screening interviews are normally conducted over the phone or via Teams. They are an efficient way for you to share some key information with us and for the recruiter to answer any questions you may have on the company or the role. They are also a great opportunity for you to ask your Recruiter any questions about BAT.
Our face-to-face interviews can take either in person or virtually and help you get to know us and us get to know you. The interview covers a range of topics and often references our leadership capabilities – to see whether your needs are matched by our offering. It’s a two-way discussion and a great chance for you to meet our leaders and ask questions, making sure that we’re the right choice for you.
We host assessment centres as part of our Early Career hiring process and they are built to reflect the digital age we live in. It’s been designed to show you the role in action, while helping you to see what differences you can bring to work. Gone are the days of paper and pencil – we look forward to seeing how you tackle a real-life immersive situation and achieve great results, both in a group and individually.
If you’re reading this, you’ve already found our careers page! On every page of the website you’ll find a search bar, where you can search by job title, category and keyword as well locations you are interested in. You can further filter results using the filters on the right-hand side of the job page.
Applications are simple! Answer a few background questions, create a profile and attach your CV and requested supporting documents. You’re all set. Once you’ve created a profile, you can log in to track your applications.
The recruiter will first review your application and conduct some CV screening. If your profile fits the role, you will be contacted and invited for a Recruiter interview. Here the recruiter will explain the company, position, and benefits, and get to know your professional profile in depth. As the next step in the process, the recruiter will share a summary of your interview and profile with the hiring manager of the position.
The focus of a screening interview is often for the Recruiter to assess your overall fit for BAT and your qualifications for the role. Recruiters typically screen candidates based on their resumes, skills, and general suitability. A good starting point for preparing for screening interviews would be researching our careers site, bat.com page and social channels. You will find plenty of information on our purpose, values and culture.
Interviews with our hiring teams will delve deeper into your specific capabilities and how they align with the needs of the team and the role itself. Hiring teams are more likely to ask detailed questions about your experience, problem-solving skills, and how you would contribute to the team's objectives. It’s best to have some examples prepared to bring your experience to life.
Our Assessment Centers are structured to evaluate skills, competencies and the potential of candidates. These can be virtual or in-person, and consist of group exercise and individual activities. During these sessions you will have the chance to interact with current BAT employees, and we anticipate that you will find these sessions highly engaging.
There is nothing technical to prepare, we just ask you to be yourself, have fun and enjoy the experience. It would be worthwhile researching our business through our websites and social channels and gaining a good understanding of our values and culture. We’ll also be talking through some of your experience so having some examples prepared can be a benefit.
Your best point of contact will your Recruiter who screened and scheduled your interview. They’ll be best placed to discuss feedback, timelines and answer any questions you may have. Depending on the hiring managers preference, you may find you are invited to additional interview stages which could take the form of additional competency based interview or include a task or presentation.
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If you advance in the process as a preselected candidate, we will contact you to conduct some background checks. Once we have selected you as our candidate, an attractive offer will be made and should you accept, our HR team will be in touch to kickstart the onboarding process. We’ll need some information from you to create your contract which can be signed digitally. From there it’s all about preparing for your first day!
