Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Product Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent
Company: British American Tobacco
Why Research and Development?
We are on a journey to A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. A world where smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, have migrated to smokeless alternatives. This is why we are always innovating, experimenting, and delivering new solutions. This is why our R&D and Science department is so important to the business, and we are investing and accelerating our activities to generate new science and innovation. Today, we operate in a broad spectrum of scientific fields including molecular biology, toxicology, and chemistry, and it is that breadth of expertise which fuels the relentless innovation and learning that sets us apart as an industry leader.
Why BAT?
At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers - It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.
We believe that Leadership shouldn’t be confined to titles. It’s a mindset and through our leading Learning and Development programmes, you’ll continuously develop your skills and experience. With our unwavering support, you’ll work in cross-functional teams connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Work conducted using principles of ‘Best Practice’ to ensure that all Product Compliance activities are conducted in a robust manner with clear auditability and adherence to records management policies.
- Ensure the confidentiality of all supplier information is maintained to ensure their trust, support and co-operation
- Manage the update of the information in the compliance database to ensure that all data and information is as current and as accurate as possible. Perform periodic validation checks to confirm data accuracy.
- Assemble and maintain documentation for CATEGORY regulatory submissions/notifications (checklists, evidence appendices, controlled records); ensure accuracy and traceability.
- Support regulatory assessments by gathering data from systems, teams, and labs; perform basic checks against standards/templates.
- Update SOPs, templates, and guidance materials; maintain document repositories and naming/version conventions.
- Monitor workflow automations, dashboards, and trackers; perform first-line triage and escalate issues promptly.
- Prepare stakeholder communications (assessment outcomes, FAQs, quick guides) and support training/onboarding for new processes/tools and track status, timelines, and metrics; produce routine reports on deliverables, adoption, and quality indicators while contributing ideas for small improvements, document benefits and feed into the PRC continuous improvement efforts
Requirements
Experience Required
- Previous relevant experience in compliance, quality, operations, or technical administration within a structured environment.
- Experience with documentation control, data entry/validation, and stakeholder communication.
- Advanced competence in Microsoft 365 and basic workflow/digital tools (SharePoint, Teams; Power Automate familiarity is a plus).
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- Organisation, task tracking, deadline management, and meticulous attention to detail.
- SOP/template adherence & maintenance, structured writing, version control.
- Strong M365 skills; ability to learn workflow tools; comfort with dashboards and data quality checks.
- Strong attention to detail, adherence to standards, and continuous improvement mindset.
- Clear communicator, provision of timely updates; ability to create simple guides/job aids.
- Team-oriented, responsive, and proactive in escalating risks or ambiguities.
Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Educated to bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a scientific or legal field (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Law, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, Public Health, Quality Management, or related discipline).
Beneficial
- Comfort with digital tools, including data-driven reporting, workflow management, and emerging technologies that support regulatory operations
- Introductory courses in process improvement (Lean Yellow Belt), project coordination, or Power Platform fundamentals.
We Offer
- Market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Diverse health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Opportunities for internal advancement and personalized growth programs
- Access to online learning platforms and continuous improvement within a transformative environment
About the Company
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.
Values
At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.
- Truly inclusive
- Do the right thing
- Love for our consumer
- Passion to win
- Empowered through trust
- Stronger together
Take Control of Your Future with BAT
At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers.
We believe that everyone has a place in our organisation. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential.
We believe in you.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.
Benefits
At our core, we understand your best work happens when you feel fully supported. Our meticulously designed reward and benefits package are shaped to acknowledge your contributions and to magnify your impact. As you grow, so do we.
Social Wellbeing
Wellbeing is better when it’s shared. Benefits that foster a sense of community and connection among employees. The more time we make to give back and share what it means to live well with the communities around us, the closer we’ll be to them. We encourage positive social interactions inside and outside BAT, enhance collaboration, and create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and connected.
Emotional Wellbeing
Balancing work and life to help you recharge and stay resilient. Benefits and initiatives that are designed to bolster our employees' mental health. At BAT we're fostering a culture of to help our employees to better manage life’s pressures and build resilience, no matter what life throws your way.
Physical Wellbeing
Good health is the cornerstone that allows everything else in our lives to align. Benefits that support our employees' physical health, expand coverage where needed it and promote healthy lifestyles, reducing stress and boosting overall energy and productivity.
Financial Wellbeing
Peace of mind is priceless, but it shouldn’t cost the earth. Benefits and initiatives designed to assist you in achieving financial stability and security, empowering you to make well informed financial decisions, alleviate financial stress, and enhance your short and long-term prospects.
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Join British American Tobacco as a Product Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Southampton, UK. Ensure regulatory compliance and support product innovation.