Government Affairs Manager

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BAT SWEDEN IS LOOKING FOR AGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced professional
FUNCTION: Legal & External Affairs
SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
START DATE: As soon as possible
LOCATION: Stockholm, Sweden
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
The role is responsible for supervising and advising on the external political environment with the aim of achieving sensible regulation which balances both the business imperatives and corporate reputation of BAT in Sweden. You will also handle and drive BAT’s Swedish engagement in the market, and act as a key relationship/ stakeholder manager/ coordinator for governments, political institutions and other third-party influencers in Sweden, to lead the development of strategies to ensure a sensible regulatory and political approach by governments to issues that affect the business.
The position is based in our office in Stockholm. Learn more about our office culture here: Welcome to BAT Sweden
Reports to: Senior Government Affairs Manager
Reporting Level: Manages self
Geographic Scope: Local
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Lead and build robust plans for running the external political environment.
Run the integration of all LEX activities to address external issues in line with the business’s strategies where required.
Lead and manage, with support of the Senior Government Affairs Manager, the input to the development of company policies, strategies and practices in response to relevant regulatory issues.
To identify and instigate a structure and process for representing the company and engaging with key partners around the Area including (but not limited to):
All regulatory authorities in Sweden
Third-party stakeholders
Political parties and organisations
To work closely with the entire LEX function to ensure that political and government plans and activities are fully integrated and coordinated with other stakeholder and business activities.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
Are you self-driven and exhibit an enterprising spirit?
Do you have experience in managing a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, and leading others to deliver on strategic objectives?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Completed studies in political sciences, law, economics or similar.
The candidate should have minimum 3 years’ experience in handling public issues, preferably with experience both inside the political environment and/ or in consultancy and in-house roles.
An in-depth understanding of government and regulatory affairs is essential, as is direct experience in dealing with stakeholders on sensitive and complex regulatory issues. A good understanding of the sensitivities and complexities involved in the tobacco industry and the issues facing British American Tobacco is also required.
The candidate should show strong strategic, analytical, and planning skills, as well as a creative and effective approach to problem solving.
Finally, the individual needs to demonstrate strong people leadership skills, as well as the willingness and ability to work well with peers and senior management.
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required.
Highly developed written and oral communications skills in both Swedish and English are crucial, as is the ability to influence and engage socially. Candidate will be required to speak and write in English on a daily basis.

BENEFICIAL
Digital capabilities or experience within Business Intelligence and Analytics are considered an advantage
Live in the Stockholm area
Experience from the industry or similar industries in the FMCG environment

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!
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Mikael Eriksson, Senior Government Affairs Manager for Sweden, Finland, and Norway at: Mikael_eriksson@bat.com