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Future with Unilever
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Beauty and Wellbeing, Home, and Personal Care products, with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 3.4 billion consumers daily. Founded in Port Sunlight (Wirral) in 1929 by Lord Lever, Unilever has more than 400 iconic brands found in homes worldwide, including Dove, TRESemmé, Lynx, Hellman’s, Persil, Domestos, Marmite, Liquid IV, Vaseline, Sure, Knorr, and Pot Noodle.
Our mission is to deliver unmissably superior brands and achieve best-in-class performance—aligning with our purpose: ‘Brightening Everyday Life For All.’
⚠️ Important: Due to high application volumes, please ensure you read the job descriptions carefully and apply for the one function you’re most interested in. Only your first application will be considered.
What We Look For in a Marketing Professional
We seek commercially minded, ambitious individuals with:
- Creative flair
- Business acumen
- Analytical skills
- Strong organisational & leadership ability
- Commercial mindset
This world-class three-year development programme combines variety, challenge, and structured progression—with promotion to manager level achievable after three years. You’ll lead end-to-end projects, building expertise to accelerate your career.
The Marketing Programme
Structure & Rotations
Over three years, you’ll undergo three strategic placements, gaining exposure to:
- UK & Ireland brand-building with iconic brands: Dove, Persil, Sure, and Marmite
- Global/regional brand development, focusing on strategy, product innovation, and advertising
- Customer Development (Sales), including:
- Building business relationships
- Analysing consumer data
- Ownership of financial forecasting
- Negotiating promotions/business plans
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Cultural Environment
The Unilever culture encourages:
- Innovative thinking
- Supportive mentorship
- Flexibility to shape your career path based on your strengths and goals.
Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities
You’ll deepen your expertise in our brands and consumers, collaborating on activities like:
- Launching new deodorants
- Researching haircare trends
- Exploring sponsorship opportunities
- Planning social-first campaigns
Positions you may work in include:
- Pot Noodle Assistant Brand Manager UKI
- Homecare Disruptive Innovation Assistant Brand Manager
- Global Dove Hair Assistant Brand Manager
- Deodorants Category Management Executive
Skills Required (you’ll develop these further through the programme):
- Brand advocacy
- Media & strategy planning
- Brand visioning/planning
- Performance marketing
- Commercial acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Selection Process
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Online Application Complete the form (LinkedIn integration optional). Apply to one function only.
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Profile Assessment
- Two-part cognitive/emotional assessment with personalised feedback.
- Tests your reasoning and adaptability.
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Digital Interview
- 3 short questions + a business case simulating Unilever challenges.
- Record wherever/whenever convenient. ⚠️ Note: AI is not used—your answers are manually reviewed.
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Discovery Centre A day-long immersive experience at Unilever, featuring:
- Project briefings
- Business challenges
- Team meetings
- One-on-one interviews
What Unilever Offers You
Competitive Package
- Salary: £35,000
- Pension Benefits: 25% of earnings (taxable or pension contribution)
- Annual Bonus
- Relocation Support: £5,000 tax-free loan
- Holiday: 25 days
- Additional Benefits:
- Staff discount store
- Subsidised gym membership (availability varies)
- Company shares
- On-site shops with exclusive deals
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Culture of Inclusion
- Diversity & Belonging: Celebrated through networks like Proud, Empower, Enable, Unity.
- Wellbeing Support:
- Family-friendly policies
- Tools for mental health, parenting, and disability inclusion (e.g., All Inclusion Club).
- Adjustments: Discussion with the Talent Acquisition team re: interview-accommodations (e.g., extra time, font adjustment).
Career Growth
- Dedicated Buddy: Onboarding & business acclimatisation.
- Career Sponsor: Individualised development guidance.
- Boss-to-Subordinate Mentorship: Rotational leadership exposure.
- Tailored Learning Plan: Leadership skill development tailored to you.
Location & Logistics
- Primary Office: London (Blackfriars or Kingston) – hybrid model (minimum 3 days in-office weekly).
- Travel Requirement: Approximately 10–25% of your time (depending on rotation).
- Duration: Rolling admits – apply as soon as possible. Starts September 2027.
- Fraud Warning: Unilever does not request payment for recruitment. Report fake ads/link via Una Live Chat.
Key Contacts & Support
- Accessibility Needs: Please notify the Talent Acquisition team at futurecareers.recruitment@unilever.com.
- Fraud Reporting: If you encounter suspicious ads/site set-ups, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever will not be hold responsible for fraudulent candidates. Vigilance is essential.
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