Future Capabilities Manager - Corporate Functions

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Management

FUNCTION: HR

LOCATION: London

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

BENEFITS

• Flexibility for working from home (depending on the work requirements)
• UK yearly Incentive Bonus – competitive % based on business results and average annual salary
• Attractive Private Pension Plan - up to 15%, Private Medical cover, Doctor @hand-24/7 GP appointments, by video or by phone, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world
• Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle To Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role

As part of the Group Talent Development CoE the role holder leads the Learning & Development agenda and deployment for the Corporate Functions (Finance, DBS, Cora & Legal). The role manages the agenda and curriculum ensuring alignment to the functional SLAs strategies, the global L&D strategy and functional skills & capability needs.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Delivering the Global L&D agenda, curriculum and activities for assigned functional areas with core responsibilities being:
  • Setting the functional development and learning agenda;
  • Generating commitment and buy in from key stakeholders and leadership teams;
  • Calendar/program development and management;
  • Program rollout and implementation;
  • In addition to delivering the L&D agenda, the role holder will play an active role in defining the L&D agenda through supporting the development of capability framework’s and other key enablers.
• Owning and leading the execution of assigned function L&D Portfolio, including:
  • Leading the development of organisation capability to deliver the functional capability requirements and business need - analyse capability of function vs strategic business agenda and build a plan to close the gap;
  • Deploying the L&D portfolio, curriculum and capability development framework for assigned functional area;
  • Supporting the development of functional capability frameworks;
  • Supporting the embedding of learning development practices at the functional level;
  • Acting as Talent Development Partner to the functional team and provide appropriate development interventions based on business requirements.
• Effectively managing functional development budgets and 3rd party providers, ensuring efficiency of spend.
• Ensuring a consistent and coordinated approach to functional capability building – working with peers to identify and deploy fit-for-purpose curated ‘off the shelf’ programmes as preferred option to build functional capability.
• Sharing insights and best practices across peer community ensuring that fit-for-purpose development programmes are shared and used across group.
• Supporting in the development of eLearning content working in partnership with GBS, L&D team and external providers as required.
• Working with Senior Talent Development Managers and HRBPs in the ongoing review and development of core capabilities, skills and leadership behaviours across assigned functional area.
• Acting as part of an agile team supporting colleagues across each of the pillars of the Group Talent Development and Diversity COE as necessary

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• University degree
• Experienced HR Professional with minimum of 5-10 years proven track record supporting Talent or L&D interventions across multiple functions in large, complex and matrix environment
• Prior HRBP / OD / OE partnering experience at a senior level would be beneficial
• Proven capabilities and strengths in L&D, career/capability framework design, OD and organisational change. Skilled at setting strategy as well as operational delivery. Translates thinking into simple and tangible solutions.
• Ability to diagnose strategy issues and develop appropriate solutions.
• Well-developed consultancy skills, including building personal credibility and managing and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• The ability to self-motivate, manage resistance and engage successfully at all levels to ensure buy in and full engagement and alignment.
• Strong Project Management experience and coordination.
• Demonstrates ability to think and act both strategically and operationally.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring and relationship building skill.
• Resilience / tenacity to deliver results in an environment of ambiguity.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and is committed to self-development.
• Credibility within the community to engage, influence and obtain buy-in to proposals.
• Proven ability around 3rd party vendor management, contract negotiation, setting and measuring appropriate service level agreements and issues resolution.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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