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Apprenticeships at Unilever UK and Ireland

Our apprenticeship programmes

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.

Business & Technology - Levels 3-4

  • Data and Business Administration - Customer Development Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Data and Business Administration - HR Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Data and Business Administration - Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Multi-Channel Marketer - HR Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Multi-Channel Marketer - Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Project Management - Communications and Corporate Affairs Level 4 Apprenticeship

  • Project Management - HR Affairs Level 4 Apprenticeship

  • Project Management - Marketing Level 4 Apprenticeship

  • Professional Accountancy Level 4 Apprenticeship

  • Data Analyst - Customer Development Level 4 Apprenticeship

  • Data Analyst - Marketing Level 4 Apprenticeship

Business & Technology - Level 6

  • Digital Marketing Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Digital and Technology Solutions - Cyber Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Digital and Technology Solutions - Technology Management Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Chartered Management - Customer Development Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Chartered Management - HR Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Data Science - Technology Management Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • B2B Sales Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship

Research & Development - Level 6

  • Food Professional - Research and Development Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Data Science - Research and Development Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Laboratory Scientist - Research and Development Level 6 Apprenticeship

  • Packaging Professional - Research and Development Level 6 Apprenticeship

Apply to a UK and Ireland apprenticeship

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Apprenticeship locations

  • 100VE (100 Victoria Embankment) in Blackfriars: Home to our Global Headquarters.

  • Kingston: Our new office is due to open 2026. Our vision is to create a highly sustainable and inclusive campus putting wellbeing and community at the heart of the experience.

  • Colworth: Our Colworth site is a world-class Research & Development hub, and is a leader in safety and sustainability science, driving innovations that reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and minimize plastic use.

  • Leeds: Home to the manufacturing of deodorant.

  • Port Sunlight: Home to everything research and development and the production of home care and hair care.

  • Crumlin: Home to the production of the Pot Noodle.

  • Burton: Home to the production of condiments such as the famous Marmite.

Application process

  • Step 1: Online Application 

    Complete the online application form and tell us all about your motivation for choosing Unilever and your selected programme. It is a simple and easy process.

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  • Step 2: Online Assessments

    Upon successful completion of your application form, you will be invited to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning assessment alongside a situational judgement test, which gives you realistic, hypothetical scenarios where you will be asked to identify the most appropriate response.

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  • Step 3: Discovery Centre

    You will be invited to spend a day with us in person, immersing yourself in Unilever business challenges.

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What benefits will you receive?

At Unilever, our purpose is to brighten every day life for all. We are working to build a better business and a better world. We can only achieve this purpose when our people are at their best - which is why our flexible rewards and benefits are designed to support you and your development.

  • Competitive reward

    When you join Unilever, you will start on a competitive salary of £17,401 - £22,716 depending on programme and location.

  • Learning and development

    Together we'll help you to accelerate your learning and development through hands-on experience, mentoring and support for further education and professional qualifications if required.

  • Holidays

    We offer 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Our inclusive interchangeable bank holiday policy allows you to switch a UK bank holiday with an alternative cultural or religious holiday that is significant to you.

  • Health and wellbeing

    We provide on-site gym facilities, regular health checks and an extensive suite of mental health resources.

  • Hybrid working

    Depending on your programme and role, you may work in a hybrid way, balancing 40% time in the office with flexible working. Some roles, such as factory-based positions, require full on-site working.

Apply now

To apply for any of our UK and Ireland Apprenticeships, you'll be redirected to an external application platform where you can register and complete your application for your selected apprenticeship.

Apply to a UK and Ireland apprenticeship

What our apprentices say

"I value the responsibilities I have been given as an apprentice, far more than I had expect - ed, working alongside people at all levels of the business. Unilever encourages self-development alongside formal job roles, and has flexible working practices which support people in different circumstances." 

Momeena - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Apprentice

"As an apprentice in Finance I worked in the Global Finance Excellence Team. I was assigned to the Home Care category and worked in budgets. My day-to-day role was to manage the forecast and make sure my team correctly spent the allocated brand marketing investments and overheads in the designated time. I decided to join Unilever full time as I really enjoyed the team I worked in and wanted to push myself for a more senior role in the business and learn more about finance. I am currently on my third role in Unilever which is "Fabric Cleaning Finance Business Partner" where I help to drive the multiyear innovation agenda for Home Care by creating business cases. My apprenticeship opened my eyes to how the finance function works in a global company. I also learned valuable technical and soft skills to collaborate with stakeholders across the business and make an impact." 

Tyrone - Level 4 Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship

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