BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
British American TobaccoUK has an exciting opportunity for a Global Graduate Programme in HR in London
An international leader with more than 200 brands in over 200 markets. And we bring together the world’s brightest and best minds. That’s why we value uniqueness.
If you’re driven, hard-working and adventurous, our Global Graduate Programme will let you achieve your potential. It is a job with real impact from day one – with elite training, international scope, and the chance to reach your potential.
Our Graduate Programme will let you improve your potential and help you explore and understand the strategic nature of HR within our office in London. Those graduating this programme are well prepared for a career in any one of the following areas: Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Reward, Performance & Learning or Organizational Effectiveness.
What does this mean for you?
It means working at the center of an incredibly influential business. It means learning from specialists who can push you to reach your full potential. It means embracing more thoughtful working and ambitiously taking your career to brand-new heights by collaborating across the globe. For the driven, passionate and bold recent graduates, our Global Graduate Programme is the first step towards bigger and better things. It’s a real job from day one with world-class training, international opportunities, and the chance to reach your full potential.
You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself on international projects, working with above-market and cross-functional teams, under the supervision of your dedicated Coach & Mentor.
Make a real difference
If you are up to the challenge, resilient and agile and you have an active curiosity about HR, we will provide you with the opportunity to deliver real results while meeting your career goals. This means global thinking, ongoing networking and becoming one of BAT’s leaders in Human Resources.
It’s fast-paced. It’s exciting. It will push your own limits. Upon successful completion of our programme, after 18 months you will have the possibility to be part of HR organization.
You could be the next global graduate if you
- Are looking for an international career in HR.
- Speak English fluently (both written and spoken).
- Have a university degree (Human Resources/Business Administration/Psychology or similar, with maximum 3 years from the graduation) and meaningful work experience in the HR field.
- Have leadership skills demonstrated through either professional experience or extra-curricular activities.
- Are curious, adventurous, innovative and passionate about challenges and have growth mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Have strong analytical skills.
- Have a drive for excellence: high expectation for the quality of your work, proactive in nature and comfortable to take care of ambiguity and to influence a wide array of partners.
- Demonstrate an appetite for continuous learning, eager to develop new skills.
- Take initiative and communicate clearly.
It is tough! It is fast paced! And it will stretch you to the limit. For the ambitious, an inspiring journey awaits you here at BAT. The only question is: are you up to the challenge?
If your answer is YES, then this may be the role for you. We are seeking for high caliber graduates to join our 2024 Graduate Programme!
- 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 us?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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 .
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
