Start Your Journey with UFLP in the Netherlands where growth meets real challenge

The Unilever Future Leaders Programme, or as we say “UFLP”, gives you the opportunity to develop yourself from a (recent) graduate into an experienced future-fit professional. Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity and innovative ideas to the table and start your learning journey at Unilever!

The tracks

Online Application Period (Step 1-Step 3)

Our online application period runs from March 1st to March 21st end of day. We work on a first comes, first served base. It will take a few days to finish all online application stages, so finish all stages as soon as possible when applications open.

To stay in the running for the Unilever Future Leaders Programme selection process, once applications go live, make sure to complete all the stages including your Digital Interview (Stage 3) as soon as possible. While the official deadline will be announced in March, spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t wait!

Frequently Asked Questions We've put together some commonly asked questions to give you more information about Unilever  Future Leaders Programme in the Netherlands Go to Frequently Asked Questions

 

Requirements for UFLP application

• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands before the start of the UFLP programme. Search year/orientation year visa is not accepted. Unilever cannot
support the request for a visa in any form (R&D talents, EU nationals, and candidates with asylum residence permits, are excepted from this
requirement).

• You have obtained your master’s/Bachelor’s degree at the start date of the UFLP per (1st of September of the year you applied in).
- A WO master’s degree is required at the beginning of the Supply Chain & Procurement, R&D and Finance tracks.
- A HBO/WO degree is required at the beginning of the Marketing, Customer Development and Human Resources tracks.

• An intermediate level of Dutch is preferred but not required for some tracks.

• Our Discovery Center Days often take place in early April at our office in Rotterdam (for all tracks except R&D) or Wageningen (for R&D). It is not possible to join this day online.

Our offer

	30 company-paid holidays, excluding public holidays		Annual performance-based bonus
	€ 50.700 starting salary		Multiple job rotations
	A permanent contract		Personal and functional Learning and support along the way
	Unilever Community to join activities ranging from drinks to business cases and factory visits.

 

What happens after the UFLP?

You are now a Unilever Future Leaders Programme graduate! Together with your mentor and line manager you will explore the available possibilities. Your learning journey won’t stop. Apply for the challenging available job opportunity that fits your interests!

Hear from our Future Leader!

What do you like about the UFLP?

"To perform different roles in a relatively short period of time, as well as the great colleagues and fellow trainees." Isa Flaskamp (Finance UFLP)

"The structure, support, and development is one of the best to have at the start your career."

Jeff Reid (Supply Chain UFLP)

"The chance to explore the full HR spectrum. Like tasting from different kitchens, each rotation offering new flavors of experience within HR."

Marleen Wentink (Human Resources UFLP)

"UFLP feels like a leadership bootcamp — full of constant learning, exciting variety across teams and functions, and a unique chance to grow into a well-rounded leader"

Luisa Merz (R&D UFLP)

"The UFLP has enabled me to grow through diverse roles and challenges and supported my personal development through trainings and international experiences."

Melisa Sali (Marketing UFLP)

"Getting a broader understanding of the business by taking on different roles and the opportunity to develop in different areas, while working with great people to make an impact."

Juliette Ekering (Finance UFLP)