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!



GRADE: 35 Mid-Senior Level
JOB TITEL: Learning & Development Manager
FUNCTION: Human Resources
SUB FUBCTION: Talent
LOCATION: Hamburg, Germany


WHAT ARE THE KEY OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTATIONS FROM THIS ROLE?
ON OUR JOURNEY TO A BETTER TOMORROW, WE NEED EVERYONE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE RIGHT CAPABILITIES TO DRIVE OUR TRANSFORMATION TOWARDS A TRULY MULTICATEGORY BUSINESS.
The Learning & development manager accounts for the overall development, deployment, and evaluation of the Learning & Development agenda in Central Europe covering Leadership & Functional Capabilities (with special focus on Marketing Capability Development) as well as area specific needs. The goal of the Area Learning & Development Manager is to utilize area synergies, build cooperation, common standards and processes that will utilize global solutions and tools to equip our team(s) with the competencies & skills to successfully shape the future of our company.


Reports to: Area Head of Talent Central Europe
Reporting Level: 2-3 direct reports
Geographic Scope: Area - consisting of 10 countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany (Lead market), Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland.


YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Delivers and establishes a learning and development (L&D) strategy to ensure acceleration of top-notch capabilities (functional, leadership & Central Europe area specific capabilities) and advocates for a continuous learning culture
• Partners with the global L&D Teams to achieve full implementation of the Global L&D agenda. In addition, provides feedback to these teams, including appropriateness of programs, changes needed, considerations when designing programs and works to provide local context where necessary
• Constantly engages and collaborates with area and local / functional leadership teams as well as HRBPs to gain understanding of capability gaps to ensure upskilling plans
• Closely collaborates with external learning providers to convey identified needs and gaps to develop most effective interventions
• Delivers seamless roll-out of global and Area developed training initiatives and partners with local HR teams to ensure most successful deployment in the markets
• Regularly reviews and seeks to improve the L&D portfolio and learning experience; ensures best commercial use of substantial L&D Budget
• Effectively leads and manages L&D Team and ensures members are effectively coached and demonstrate growth in their careers

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• People Leadership – To coach & develop team, engage with and enable all stakeholder & get buy-in from learners and senior stakeholder
• Problem Solving – The ability to reframe problems and use outcome-based problem solving in order to target the correct solution
• Design Thinking & Campaigning – Ensures positive and effective employee experience through effective cascade of learning opportunities, driving a culture of enthusiasm for lifelong learning, making interventions accessible and through guidance from first strategy / portfolio cascade up to individual employee participation in respective interventions / trainings
• Curation – Finding information, adding BAT context, and bringing it to the attention of those who need it. Must be accompanied with frequent horizon scanning and keeping up to date with relevant technology, trends and business direction
• Impact demonstration based on analysis & insight – Evaluates L&D at four levels – Reaction, Learning, Behaviour & Results. In addition, critical thinking allows the ability to take decisions, manages commercially and works independently
• Financial Literacy – Demonstrate ability to understand commercial priorities, identify the best opportunity for learning to make a difference & make the case for learning & development investment in a simple but reasonable way
• Drive & Growth Mindset – Ability to demonstrate power & drive and the willingness to embrace challenges and to deliver solutions

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• This role may recruit from Marketing & HR professionals
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the Marketing function (preference for both Trade and Brand experience). Demonstrates the capacity to drive for high performance and sustainable business results, OR
• Minimum 3 years in a HR managerial role with at least 2 years spent in a Marketing business partnering role
• Substantial experiences in designing and evaluating Learning interventions in digital era covering relevant tools and techniques in learning environments
• Enthusiast and authentic ambassador for a growth mindset and life-long learning culture
• Able to operate at ease in English in an international matrix context; FMCG industry experience preferred

WHAT WE OFFER YOU?

• A range of attractive benefits such as full subsidy of the ‘Deutschland-Ticket’, discounts with fitness centres and Corporate Benefits, diverse online and offline training and development opportunities to nurture your functional & leadership development, and so much more.
• The possibility to flexibly shape your working hours– remotely or at the office.
• Probably one of the best offices in Hamburg’s city centre with a breathtaking Alster view, providing a state-of-the-art working environment and a dedicated Oasis area to switch off and celebrate successes together in regular after works and office parties.
• The opportunity to shape the transformation of an entire industry, we prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
• 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. Find out more by visiting our Hamburg career page.

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
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.