Patent Operations Coordinator

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 Patent Operations Coordinator in London

The Patent Information Coordinator plays a pivotal role, ensuring the effective flow of accurate, timely patent information across the Patents team. Responsible for coordinating data integrity, supporting workflow governance and ensuring operational excellence across internal patent systems and related processes.

This role balances hands‑on database management, task coordination, process monitoring, communication with stakeholders, and intermediate data analysis, supporting both day‑to‑day business‑as‑usual (BAU) activities and longer‑term workflow improvements. It contributes to the operational efficiency of the Patents team by maintaining robust information management practices and enabling effective decision‑making.

• Coordinate the creation, updating and closure of records in Anaqua, ensuring data accuracy and integrity and perform regular data quality checks and support audit mechanism implementation
• Support patent information storage and management across systems and shared locations
• Act as a day‑to‑day coordinator for patent information workflows, monitoring task progress and highlighting delays or issues.
• Assist with work allocation among the paralegal team
• Draft and coordinate process updates, correspondence, and supporting documentation for the Patents team.
• Prepare reports from Anaqua and other patent databases, including filing statistics, accuracy summaries, and workflow metrics.
• Assist in budget‑related data tracking, cost‑capture updates, and basic financial reporting.

• 3+ years in an administrative, IP, legal operations or data heavy role
• Experience in data‑driven environments and working with structured information
• Experience in multitasking and managing deadlines
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic Power Query)
• Basic level data analysis and interpretation
• Strong organisational and accuracy skills
• Clear written and verbal communication

• 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.

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