Executive Assistant

About the Position

Executive Assistant

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Company: British American Tobacco

Date Posted: 2026-7-21

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Why Join British American Tobacco?

At BAT, we are committed to more than just jobs; we are dedicated to purposeful careers. We have been named a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year, reflecting our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. Our vision is to build on our world-class finance team and make them the driving force for our financial future. We are determined to change the industry by simplifying our core Finance activities, leveraging technology, and driving effective resource allocation.

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About the Role

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team in London for a 12-month fixed-term role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to senior functional leaders, including complex calendar management, preparation of presentations/reports, and coordination of leadership meetings.
• Plan and manage domestic and international travel, workshops, conferences, and events, handling logistics, itineraries, accommodation, venues, and stakeholder coordination.
• Deliver confidential administrative support, including expense processing, purchase order creation (Coupa), records management, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, supporting onboarding, transfers, and offboarding through workspace allocation, IT setup, induction planning, and relocation/visa assistance.
• Drive operational efficiency through proactive workload management, continuous process improvement, stakeholder relationship management, and anticipation of team and leadership needs.

Requirements

• Experience operating in a similar Executive Assistant role supporting senior leaders within a large and complex corporate environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and planning skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, relationship-building, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of business priorities, company policies, procedures, and confidential administrative support requirements.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), with additional knowledge of Concur and Coupa considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Diverse health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• Continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
• Support for career breaks and re-entry through our Global Returners program
• Commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, with reasonable adjustments and accommodations available during the recruitment process

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About the Company

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.

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Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds. Bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.