Global Graduate Programme in Leaf Operations at British American Tobacco (BAT)

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

If you’re driven, passionate and ambitious, our Global Graduate Program will let you achieve your potential. It is a hands-on job from day one – with world-class training, international scope, and the chance to reach your potential. You will progress from graduate to junior manager within 18 months in Operations with the opportunity to become an outstanding leader in a world-class organization.

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.

It’s fast-paced. It’s exciting. It will push your own limits. The aim of the program is to raise future leaders of BAT Operations!

WHAT IS THE GLOBAL GRADUATE PROGRAM & WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• A real job from day 1 assigned at executive level
• Being part of an international development program that combines a real job from day one with structured development through world class trainings aimed at strengthening your commercial acumen, leadership skills and operational knowledge
• Comprehensive onboarding into BAT Business and in the Leaf Growing department of the Operations function
• Cross-functional project management
• International exposure in developing your people and management skills
• Networking & mentorship with senior leaders and other graduates from all over the world!

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, Sciences, or similar
• Recently graduated and between 1 and 3 years of professional experience
• Passion for Operations and a general knowledge of its core functions
• Experience and technical abilities in agriculture and / or horticulture and knowledge of agricultural practices
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management competencies
• Self-motivation, willingness to take initiative and a drive to succeed
• National and/or international mobility
• Proficiency in English (both written & spoken)