Strategic Flavour Innovation Intern Review

Item: Strategic Flavour Innovation Intern at BAT
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at BAT

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

Southampton

Review Submitted: August 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

Supporting the team with research on flavour stability and cross modal interactions between taste and other senses. Exploring spaces for innovation in the world of flavour.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

There was alot of responsibility given to drive your own project, however help and assistance was always available if you asked.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I have developed both technical and professional skills which have been and will continue to be valuable even after you have left the company.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I was provided with the support and guidance I requested for during my placement. The team was always ready to support but allowed me the space to learn on my own.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture is very easy going yet professional. It was extremely easy to integrate yourself into the team, and everyone is more than happy to help you out or just get to know you.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

This was an extremely enjoyable placement that left me craving more after it ended. I enjoyed both the people as well as the work that I was provided.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAT to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to BAT

Make sure to do your research on BAT during the interview, but do not be too tense! Everyone here is super nice and has a genuine want to help you succeed.