About our UK and Ireland apprenticeships

Our apprenticeship programmes allow people from all backgrounds to find their purpose and rise to their full potential, whilst learning invaluable skills and earning a wage. All our programmes offer you on the job experience and formal training to give you the knowledge and skills to fire-up your career and give you the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. From the engineers in our factories, to the scientists in our research and development sites; producers of brand artwork to those creating mobile optimised websites; our apprentices bring fresh ideas and deliver innovative ways to meet the everyday needs of our consumers, helping them to rise to their full potential.

Job description

What is the job? 

Why not accelerate your career with a data and business apprenticeship at Unilever? Working in a diverse, global business, you’ll gain invaluable work experience helping world-class brands in areas such as Customer Development, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain.    

Working under the guidance of a dedicated line manager, you will gain the technical knowledge and skills you need to succeed through a combination of real, practical experience and formal training. You can expect on-the-job training, formal development opportunities and dedicated mentoring.    

What could your day-to-day role look like? 

This apprenticeship will help you build and improve a wide range of business skills, while also giving you a simple introduction to project management. Throughout the programme, you’ll learn the key knowledge, skills and behaviours that will help you succeed in the workplace. 

In this role, you’ll work with others to collect and handle data, usually with support from a senior colleague or different teams across the business. Your main purpose is to help the business make strategic decisions by analysing different types of data, combining information from various sources, and sharing your findings in a way that makes sense to your audience. You’ll also learn how to work safely and responsibly with data by following legal and ethical guidelines. Day-to-day, you’ll interact with lots of people, including team members, managers, customers and both internal and external suppliers. 

What support will you receive during your apprenticeship? 

Your line manager will develop an induction plan to ensure you’re equipped with the foundations to get started. They’ll provide an environment in which you can thrive and will provide ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship. They will carefully construct bespoke goals for you to work towards. You can expect regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager where you’ll receive coaching and guidance. 

• You’ll have the opportunity to build a vast network of stakeholders from across the business who you’ll be able to learn from and will encourage you on your apprenticeship journey. 

• We offer a multitude of leading learning and development opportunities covering a huge array of topics delivered via in-person training courses and online portals. 

What can Unilever offer YOU? 

• A Competitive Salary of £19,000 

• A discounted staff shop 

• Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site 

• 25 days of holiday allowance  

• Opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.   

• 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. 

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 well-being and offer a variety of resources 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.   

Duration  

Between 1 year and 3 months to 1 year and 6 months 

Requirements 

Have or are predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above.    

Locations Available 

Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days required weekly at our Kingston or London Blackfriars office.