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 UK has an exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
The Data Science Team delivers in-house data science activities. This includes, but is not limited to, data mining, solution development, system integration and solution maintenance.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
BAT R&D is undergoing a digital and data transformation to accelerate our approach to research and science. The Data Science team is at the forefront of this transformation in owning the automation and interrogation of data to extract maximum value. This role will play an integral part for continuing to drive the business transformation.
This role directly delivers on BAT’s core purpose of A Better Tomorrow, via the science and technical framework to reduce the public health impact of our business.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing complete Data Science solutions to support business needs (e.g. automated pipelines, models, dashboards and tools)
- Act as Data Steward for data on the R&D data platform
- Support in the maintenance of the R&D data platform
- Development of automated data handling pipelines
- Development of business tools (e.g. models/software programmes)
- Creation of dashboards for actionable business insights
- Collaborating with internal and, where appropriate, external partners to complete project activities and driving R&D’s data transformation
- Be a key advocate of FAIR data policies to internal partners and the wider R&D community.
What are we looking for?
- Demonstratable coding proficiency (Python and/or R preferred).
- Familiarity in building software solutions to solve real-life challenges, ideally within an R&D environment
- An innovation and leading change mentality – challenging the status quo and demonstrating business value
- Strong collaborator leadership skills
- Can work optimally as part of a team and autonomously and has a keen eye for details
- Open to learning new skills and tools to deliver novel projects
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Relevant STEM degree
- A level chemistry, or equivalent proven experience
Beneficial
- Experience in an R&D environment
- Experience working with Azure cloud environment
- Experience in full stack development
Qualifying questions for applicants
- Can you develop an end-to-end data science solution?
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).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
