Sensory Scientist I

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 Sensory Scientist I in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

• Responsible for all Sensory and Panel activities and ensure delivery is on time and in full.
• Maintain sensorial panels at a high operational standard, fully follows internal processes.
• Manage, plan, and direct sensory activities supporting Product Development and Innovation projects.
• Maintain expertise across all aspects of sensory evaluation for PRRP products and FMC.
• Accountable for sensory data quality and long-term panel sustainability.
• Ensure sensory procedures are implemented, maintained, and globally aligned.
• Provide mentorship and consultancy to the technical community to embed robust approaches to working.
• Deliver clear recommendations to collaborators through aggregation and interpretation of sensory data, aligned to project objectives.
• Implement change management and promote sensory understanding within the sphere of influence.
• Support Regional Sensory Panel activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery in compliance with internal processes.
  
  

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage day-to-day Sensory activities, ensuring alignment to COE strategy, priorities, and procedures.
• Uphold the quality of sensory results, methodologies, and consistent procedure across all panels.
• Continuously identify and propose improvements across sensory methodologies, digital tools, facilities, and ways of working.
• Partner with sensory colleagues and the wider business to coordinate testing activities and generate robust sensory insights.

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.