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THE ROLE
A placement in Sustainability puts you at the heart of helping shape the long-term success of Unilever's business and the positive impact we create for people and the planet.
Global Sustainability is Unilever's sustainability strategy and delivery engine. It connects long-term ambition, external influence, enterprise governance, performance management and data-driven insight, helping mobilise the entire business to deliver against our goals.
As a Sustainability IP, you'll gain first-hand experience of how sustainability is embedded into business strategy, decision-making and growth. You'll work on some of the most important challenges and opportunities facing business today, helping to shape sustainability strategy, influence external stakeholders, drive business delivery and measure impact.
You will work closely with colleagues across Sustainability, Communications and Corporate Affairs, as well as teams across Business Groups, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, Legal, Finance and other functions. This unique cross-functional exposure will help you understand how sustainability is integrated across a global business.
WHERE COULD YOUR PLACEMENT TAKE YOU?
One of the unique aspects of this placement is the breadth of opportunities available across Sustainability.
You could support teams setting sustainability strategy and governance, helping shape the long-term direction of the business and ensuring sustainability priorities are embedded across markets, Business Groups and functions.
You may work with colleagues building the external conditions for success through advocacy, partnerships and stakeholder engagement, supporting Unilever's contribution to major societal and environmental challenges. Alternatively, you could focus on performance, reporting and insight, helping the business track progress, generate data-driven recommendations and communicate impact to internal and external stakeholders.
Depending on your placement, you may contribute to a range of sustainability priorities, including Climate, Nature, Plastics, Social Sustainability and Human Rights, Sustainability Strategy and Governance, Advocacy and Partnerships, Sustainability Performance and Reporting, or Data, Insights and Measurement.
This means no two placements are the same. Whether you're helping shape strategy, analysing data, engaging stakeholders, contributing to reporting, supporting global advocacy programmes or delivering major milestones such as Climate Week, COP, the World Economic Forum or the United Nations General Assembly, you'll gain first-hand experience of how sustainability drives long-term business performance, resilience and growth.
WHAT COULD YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROLE INCLUDE?
- Gathering and analysing insight from external developments, policy changes, industry trends and stakeholder discussions to inform strategic decision making
- Supporting the development and implementation of sustainability strategies, programmes and governance processes
- Contributing to advocacy initiatives, partnerships and stakeholder engagement activities that help create the conditions for sustainable business growth
- Supporting senior leaders with briefing materials, presentations, events and external engagements
- Assisting with sustainability reporting, performance tracking and disclosure requirements
- Working with data, insights and AI-enabled tools to help improve decision-making and performance measurement
- Creating clear, compelling content for internal and external audiences, including reports, articles and presentations
- Supporting major global moments and events, such as Climate Week, COP, the World Economic Forum and the United Nations General Assembly
- Collaborating with teams across functions, Business Groups and markets to support the delivery of sustainability priorities
WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR?
We're looking for curious, proactive and collaborative individuals who are passionate about the role business can play in addressing social and environmental challenges.
You'll enjoy solving complex problems, working with data and insights, analysing emerging trends and translating information into clear recommendations and communications. You'll be comfortable working across multiple topics and stakeholders, bringing fresh thinking and a willingness to learn.
With a strong performance culture, challenging goals and continuous feedback, we'll help you achieve your potential in an inclusive environment. You'll gain exposure to real business challenges where your energy, ideas and perspective can make a genuine impact.
No specific degree subject is required, although studies in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Politics, International Relations, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Data Analytics or Communications may be beneficial.
SKILLS REQUIRED INCLUDE
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Curiosity about sustainability, business strategy, policy and societal trends
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to analyse information and identify meaningful insights
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Taking initiative and proactively identifying opportunities and solutions
- Microsoft 365 skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams)
- An open-minded, curious and collaborative approach
Please note that at Unilever we provide extensive development opportunities. While these skills are helpful at the start of the placement, you'll continue to develop them throughout your 12-month programme.
Industrial Placement (IP) Application Process
Please note: you will only progress to the next stage if you are successful in the previous stage.
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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.
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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.
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Stage 3 – Digital Interview
Complete a video interview.
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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.
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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.
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