Sustainability Lead (61172)

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

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!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Non-management

FUNCTION: Operations

REPORTS TO: Sustainability Operations Manager WCA

SALARY RANGE: competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Ibadan, Nigeria

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• To manage the WCA ESG agenda, acting as a SPOC and supporting the EH&S team in ensuring all the initiatives & projects
• Drive ESG master plan, alignment, and prioritization
• To guarantee all the initiatives & journey maps are aligned with the environmental performance glidepaths
• Manage External sustainability certifications
• Manage the collection of best practices and reapplication plan
• Work with stakeholders to implement the BAT Nigeria ESG strategy and align with Global ESG agenda
• Manage all governance compliance and statutory requirements
• Drive validation on all ESG executed project against business case justification
• Provide ESG visibility and tracking of ESG KPI
• Manage sustainability reporting and data analysis
• Provide daily guidance and direction in ESG programs at the employee / contractor level to ensure a common and effective approach
• Maintain and update as needed SOP’s for all safe work practices and equipment
• Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors are aware of all ESG agenda and appropriate plans and actions are implemented
• Initiate and drive where necessary, various management initiative to ensure compliance and certification of our processes with relevant standards and best practices.
• Conducting site audits/inspections and ESG analysis/ assessments to determine if ESG standards are being met.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent   professional qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role, preferably in an international/ FMCG environment or manufactory industry
• Good knowledge of relevant computer systems & programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Project management skills
• Effective communication skills to influence personnel at all levels in the company.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating 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 world-class 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 sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork 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 goals. Come bring your difference!