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With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry\nTo achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!\nBritish American Tobacco Germany has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant Team Lead (m/w/d) in Hamburg!\nROLE SUMMARY\nAt BAT, we are evolving at pace, and we are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant Team Lead to help shape how senior leaders work, collaborate and succeed across Central Europe.\nThis is more than an executive support role. As a trusted partner to the Area Director Central Europe, you will play a pivotal role in enabling leadership effectiveness, driving operational excellence and connecting stakeholders across markets and functions. At the same time, you will lead a team of Executive Assistants, helping them grow, collaborate and deliver outstanding support in a dynamic international environment.\nIf you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy building trusted relationships with senior leaders, and are passionate about developing people and improving ways of working, we would love to hear from you.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\nPartner closely with the Area Director Central Europe to manage priorities, coordinate strategic activities and support effective decision-making. \nLead complex calendar management, leadership meetings, travel arrangements and key business engagements. \nBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Central Europe and the wider BAT organization, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication. \nHandle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, sound judgement and discretion. \nLead, coach and support a team of Executive Assistants, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development. \nFoster an inclusive, high-performing team culture where everyone can contribute and grow. \nIdentify opportunities to simplify processes, enhance efficiency and improve the overall stakeholder experience. \nDrive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage the adoption of digital tools and innovative ways of working. \nChampion best-practice sharing and strengthening the Executive Assistant community across the area.\nWhat are we looking for?\nAt least 5 years of experience as a Senior Executive Assistant or in a similar business support role within a complex, international environment. \nExperience partnering with senior executives and managing multiple priorities with confidence and professionalism. \nPrevious experience leading, coordinating or mentoring teams, with a passion for developing people. \nStrong organizational skills and the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities. \nA track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies. \nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams. \nHigh levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential matters. \nFluency in both English and German. \nAdvanced MS Office capabilities and working knowledge of SAP.\nWhat Success Looks Like?\nYou are:\nA proactive and trusted partner who takes ownership and delivers results.\nAn inclusive leader who brings out the best in others.\nA skilled communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels.\nComfortable navigating ambiguity and working in a fast-changing environment.\nCurious, solution-oriented and always looking for better ways to work.\nPassionate about creating positive experiences for leaders, colleagues and stakeholders.\nWhat we offer you?\nA 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.\nThe possibility to flexibly shape your working hours- remotely or at the office.\nProbably 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.\nThe opportunity to shape the transformation of an entire industry, we prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.\nYour 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.\nWHY JOIN BAT?\nWe’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. 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