Executive Assistant Team Lead (m/f/d)

• Partner closely with the Area Director Central Europe to manage priorities, coordinate strategic activities and support effective decision-making.
• Lead complex calendar management, leadership meetings, travel arrangements and key business engagements.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Central Europe and the wider BAT organization, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, sound judgement and discretion.
• Lead, coach and support a team of Executive Assistants, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture where everyone can contribute and grow.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, enhance efficiency and improve the overall stakeholder experience.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage the adoption of digital tools and innovative ways of working.
• Champion best-practice sharing and strengthening the Executive Assistant community across the area.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Executive Assistant or in a similar business support role within a complex, international environment.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and managing multiple priorities with confidence and professionalism.
• Previous experience leading, coordinating or mentoring teams, with a passion for developing people.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.
• A track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential matters.
• Fluency in both English and German.
• Advanced MS Office capabilities and working knowledge of SAP.

What Success Looks Like?

You are:

• A proactive and trusted partner who takes ownership and delivers results.
• An inclusive leader who brings out the best in others.
• A skilled communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in a fast-changing environment.
• Curious, solution-oriented and always looking for better ways to work.
• Passionate about creating positive experiences for leaders, colleagues and stakeholders.

What we offer you?

• A 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.
• The possibility to flexibly shape your working hours– remotely or at the office.
• Probably 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.
• The opportunity to shape the transformation of an entire industry, we prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
• 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. Find out more by visiting our Hamburg career page.