Sustainability Coordinator

British American Tobacco is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator in Ibadan, Nigeria. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with EHS laws, conducting audits, managing incidents, and promoting EHS awareness. Candidates should have a relevant degree, a recognized diploma in health and safety, and at least five years of experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role. The position offers a competitive performance bonus and various employee benefits.
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!

British American Tobacco Nigeria has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Coordinator in Ibadan

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensure compliance with EHS laws, BAT standards, and applicable regulations
• Investigate incidents/accidents and manage corrective & preventive actions
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and hazard/risk assessments
• Maintain EHS KPIs, statistics, and reporting dashboards
• Promote EHS awareness through campaigns and initiatives
• Develop, update, and enforce SOPs for safe work practices
• Coordinate EHS training and assess organizational training needs
• Liaise with regulators, clients, and external stakeholders
• Drive EHS programs, certifications, and continuous improvement initiatives
• What are we looking for?
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science or relevant field
• Mandatory - Possession of a recognized national or international diploma in environment, health or safety practices (NEBOSH IGC, ISPON HSE, AOSH etc).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety role.
• Sound understanding of risk management principles and their application to the business.
• Competent in computer skills and the use of the Company’s standard software packages.
• Effective communication skills to influence personnel at all levels in the company.
• Ability to deal with public bodies and regulators when called upon to do so e.g. FMEnv, NISCN, NISP etc.
• Understand and be sensitive to the natural environment and health and safety concerns and the priorities to be addressed.
• Basic knowledge of finance /costing.
• Ability to train other people

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.

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.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).