Register Your Interest - Technology Placement 2027

Unilever; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of Placement Bonus

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Discounted Staff Shop

Flexible and hybrid working

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Job summary

Unilever offers Technology Industrial Placements in the UK, with a hybrid model requiring a minimum of three in-office days per week at Kingston or London Blackfriars. You will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud technology, data analytics, and AI to support consumer engagement and marketing performance.

Successful candidates will have completed the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree and plan to return to studies after the placement, joining a structured program with

Qualifications

• Cyber security awareness for data and systems.
• Understanding of data ethics and responsible analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud products enabling rapid IT delivery and scalable hosting.
• Work as a data analyst delivering insights and recommendations globally.
• Support AI initiatives to keep campaigns innovative and edge-leading.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to drive user-centric solutions.

Skills

Cyber Security

Data Ethics

Job description

THE ROLE

Technology is now an integrated part of all our lives - employees and consumers alike and as a result it's at the heart of everything we do at Unilever, opening new possibilities and propelling us into the future. Technology touches everything from the sourcing of sustainable ingredients, to manufacturing and distribution of products to customers, to how we market and track the performance of our brands in the digital world.

Our people have the opportunity to help build a bright future for our world, making a big impact every day, on a local level, across Europe and the globe. We have a proven tradition of developing our purpose-driven leaders and encouraging innovative thinking.

Some of our positions you could be allocated to include:

Developing cloud products that enable rapid delivery of IT systems, joining a team that delivers and scales cloud technologies across the organisation, and creating flexible cloud hosting solutions that keep services running 24/7.

A data analyst within our Data and Analytics team, helping to deliver insights, analytics, and recommendations to teams around the world.

Support in implementing Al to help ensure Unilever's campaigns are leading edge

Play a critical role in driving the plan for landing capabilities for consumer engagement, innovation, and marketing performance, including expanding the use of Al and automation, partnering closely with the Marketing leaders and Products to drive user centricity.

What do we look for?

Our Technology focused Industrial Placements are specially designed to give you the experience you're hungry for - before you even graduate! You will have a passion for working with the latest technology innovations along with some impressive strategic thinking, and business awareness.

With a strong performance culture, challenging goals, and continuous feedback, we will support you to achieve your potential in an inclusive environment. You will thrive by gaining exposure to leading edge Cloud technology and how technology systems solve real business challenges where your energy and fresh thinking will have an impact.

First-hand experience- it's the fastest way to learn!

Students must have completed the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree by the time they start their placement and be returning to study after their placement.

Our Technology Industrial Placements are a chance to showcase your thinking and skills, with total support from a line manager and a buddy.

Skills required include:

• Cyber Security
• Data Ethics

Please note, that at Unilever, we have development programmes, the skills above are skills that would be good to have at the beginning however you will develop them over the course of the 12 months.

• Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days required weekly either at Kingston or London Blackfriars office - dependant on where you are based.
• Applications open: Monday, 28 September 2026
• Applications close: This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.

Stage 1 - Online Application & IP Simulation

Complete an online application form before completing our interactive IP simulation, designed to give you insight into our organisation and the programme you’re applying for. This will prepare you for a series of situational judgement questions based on realistic business scenarios.

Stage 2 - Online Assessments.

Complete a numerical reasoning assessment, an online test that measures your ability to interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and verbal Reasoning assessment an online test that measures your ability to understand and evaluate written information.

Stage 3 - Digital Interview

*Please note, we do not use AI as a screening tool in our recruitment process therefore, your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person*

Stage 4 - Pre-Screening Interview

Attend a virtual pre-screening interview with a member of our recruitment team.

Stage 5 - In-Person Discovery Centre

Attend an in-person discovery centre alongside fellow candidates. This will give you the opportunity to visit a Unilever office, meet and interview with business leaders, and work on function-related business challenges.

What Can Unilever offer YOU?

• A competitive Salary of £27,898.00
• End of Placement Bonus
• Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
• 28 days (pro rata) of holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Once you have completed 12 worked weeks, under the Agency Workers Regulation your holiday entitlementwill increase to 33 days inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for the term of this placement.
• Opportunity to join one of our Future Careers Development Teams such as Outreach, Digi, Community & Wellbeing and many more! By joining a team, you can grow business-critical skills, develop Unilever Behaviours, and make a meaningful contribution to Future Careers.
• A dedicated buddy to help you onboard and learn about the business.
• An experienced Line Manager to develop your knowledge and understanding across the year.

To find out more about Future Careers at Unilever UK, check out our Instagram page!

At Unilever, diversity is about embracing differences, championing inclusion, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. Join our vibrant and inclusive workplace that champions diversity and inclusion.

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes, and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Do you require any adjustments in the application or assessment process?

If you have any questions about your application, require reasonable adjustments to complete any part of the application process or wish to discuss any mitigating circumstances, please contact the Talent Acquisition team using the following details. If adjustments are required, the team will reach out to discuss available accessibility options. E.g., If required extending time spent in any 'timebound' assessments/interviews.

*We also provide accessibility options such as magnifying glass, decrease/increase font size, change font & colour, screen ruler, screen mask for everyone who would require support.

About Unilever

We are Unilever. A Better business. A better world. A better you. We are 128,000 people worldwide, with many recognisable brands in over 190 countries. We are a global company with the purpose of 'Brightening everyday life for all'.

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