Executive Reward and Share Plans Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

This role sits within the Share Plans & Executive Reward team and offers hands‑on exposure to a broad range of share plans and executive compensation topics in a global, FTSE 10 organisation. You will work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders, including the Global Mobility team, contributing to complex and high‑impact reward and share plans matters with international reach.

The position offers a broad remit and significant variety, providing an excellent opportunity to build deep expertise in executive reward and share plans while developing strong stakeholder management skills. With exposure to senior stakeholders, governance processes, and cross‑functional collaboration, the role offers strong development and learning opportunities, with scope to grow and shape your career in line with your ambitions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partner closely with the Group Head of Share Plans, Senior Executive Reward Managers and the Group Head of Executive Compensation to support the effective delivery of BAT’s share plans and executive compensation.


• Contribute to the technical delivery of the annual global share plan events, such grant and vest, working with internal stakeholders, global tax advisors, legal teams, and share plan administrators.


• Manage good leaver process globally.


• Undertake share pans related research and analysis, staying up to date on developments.


• Prepare executive shareholding reports and other analytics to support governance, reporting, and internal reviews.


• Prepare, maintain, and update share plan process documentation to support effective controls and audit readiness.


• Support communication and correspondence with employees on share plan matters, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professionalism.


• Manage employee‑facing online share plan communications, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and aligned with global principles.


• Liaise with the Global Mobility team on share plan matters relating to international assignees, ensuring alignment with assignment arrangements.


• Coordinate with regional and local Reward and HR teams to review local communication requirements, ensuring communications are compliant with local regulations and consistent with global frameworks.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external vendors and key internal stakeholders to support effective programme delivery.

What are we looking for?

• Solid understanding of global and UK all-employee share plans


• Deep understanding of tax concepts (tax certifications is an advantage) and being able to work with regulatory information.


• Excellent attention to detail, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills


• Strong computer literacy (must be proficient with MS Excel)


• Ability to deliver concurrent projects, working to tight deadlines


• Experience preparing and delivering employee facing communications

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• University degree in math /science /economics is preferred


• Qualification /certification in tax / accounting


• Fluent English

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)


• 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 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.

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.

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