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Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - UK and Ireland

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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 Business and Technology 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?

Our mini-MBA focuses on the development and improvement of a range of business services, as well as providing an introduction to project management. Over the course of the programme, you will learn the important knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to know to be successful in the workplace.

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.

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 2 days required weekly at our Kingston or London Blackfriars office.

What can Unilever offer you?

  • A Competitive Salary of £17,401
  • A discounted staff shop
  • Subsidised Gym Memberships
  • 25 days of holiday allowance

Discovery Centres

Week commencing 9th February 2026

Closing date

This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.

If you have any questions about your application or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to complete any part of the application process, please contact the Future Careers Team. If you would like to discuss any mitigating circumstances before making an application, please also contact the team using the following contact details: futurecareers.recruitment@unilever.com

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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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.

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