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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.  We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for SENSORY SCIENTIST I in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

• Responsible for ensuring that all Sensory and Panel activities are performed and delivered on time in full.
• Uphold Panel Maintenance activities related to sensorial panels, ensuring they are operating at a high level and fully adhering to all internal processes required.
• The role involves managing, planning, and directing sensory activities required for the execution of Product Development and/or Innovations Projects.
• Maintain a level of expertise in all aspects of sensory evaluation of PRRP products.
• Responsible for the quality of the Sensory results and panel sustainability.
• Ensure that sensory best practises are implemented, maintained, and globally aligned.
• Provide guidance and consultancy to the technical community to establish and embed robust ways of working.
• Issue recommendations to partners based on aggregation and interpretation of sensory data and in-depth understanding of project objectives through close collaboration with Project Teams.
• Drive change management and understanding of sensory within the sphere of influence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Management of day-to-day Sensory activities, whilst ensuring best practise implementation, alongside agreed priorities, and aligned to the Global S&PCI Strategy.
• Uphold and maintain the quality of the sensory results, methodologies, and the implementation of Sensory “Best Practice” across all panels.
• Proactively seek ways to improve all aspects of sensory work within the panels and categories, including functional methodologies, practical solutions and facilities and present these ideas in an appropriate way to the Sensory leadership Team.
• Partner with colleagues within the sensory area and across the wider business to enhance and deliver, project guidance through co-ordination of sensory testing activities and generation of sensory insights.
• Communicate and disseminate insights to key partners and across the sensory network, to deliver the business goal and strategy.
• Applies project management and digital data, across actionable sensory insights for new categories and FMC.
• Work hand in hand with the product development teams to deliver the right product insights at the right time of the development process.
• Proactively seek ways to improve all aspects of sensory work, including functional methodologies, practical solutions, digital and facilities and present these ideas in an appropriate way to the Sensory leadership Team.
• Work with colleagues and the Global S&PCI team to enable prioritisation of workload and agility in delivery.
• Forecasts, plans & tracks utilisation and spend while adhering to financial process and controls.

Can this be your future role?

• Have you set up a new sensory panel before?
• Do you understand sensory methodologies?
• Have you worked with panels across geographies and combined them to deliver insights to product development teams?
• Have you Developed and implemented initiatives supported by objective evidence and validation?

What are we looking for?

Experience Required/Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Expert in sensory methodology, standard process, and all elements of reporting on sensory results.
• Ability to influence senior partners cross functionally and communicate in clear and simple terms.
• Effectively manage knowledge, promote cross-functional communication, and build effective relationships both internally and externally.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Professional/academic achievement in Life Sciences, marketing, or a related science at BSc level

BENEFICIAL

• Experience in Digital and Data Science (Multivariate analysis, Programming in R Statistics).
• Experience in sensory science.

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.