ESG & Sustainability Lead - Iberia

Sustainability Executive; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Health benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

British American Tobacco Spain is seeking a Sustainability Executive to join the Madrid-based Operations team. The role drives sustainability strategy, policies and standards across the Iberia cluster, providing counsel to End Markets and functions to safeguard BAT's license to operate.

The position ensures robust capability development, supports global targets, and leads initiatives on waste reduction, water recycling, and safety improvements while coordinating with regional teams and external

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication skills in international business environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical/reporting capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree holder with knowledge of Sustainability and/or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) practices.
• 1–3 years of experience in Sustainability, EHS, Operations, or a related role within a multinational organization.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural, matrix organizations and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality sustainability services and outcomes.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Highly professional team player who maintains confidentiality and builds trusted relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive ESG performance across the cluster, ensuring delivery of corporate sustainability commitments aligned with Ambition 2030.
• Develop and implement standardized cluster ESG deployment plans that optimize costs and environmental performance.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, regulations, and assessment requirements.
• Maintain ESG and EHS management systems, delivering accurate and timely sustainability reporting and KPI analysis.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and projects, including waste reduction, water recycling, green fleet transition, and driving safety improvements.
• Build sustainability awareness and capability through training, coaching, and employee engagement programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental and health & safety risks while driving continuous improvement across processes and operations.
• Serve as the cluster ESG focal point, collaborating with regional teams and external stakeholders to shape sustainability strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Comply and implement activities in accordance with the rules of laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, safety at work and fire protection, and internal EHS or Sustainability standards and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office proficiency

Analytical/reporting skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability/EHS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

British American Tobacco Spain is seeking a Sustainability Executive to join the Madrid-based Operations team. The role drives sustainability strategy, policies and standards across the Iberia cluster, providing counsel to End Markets and functions to safeguard BAT's license to operate.

The position ensures robust capability development, supports global targets, and leads initiatives on waste reduction, water recycling, and safety improvements while coordinating with regional teams and external