Unilever
Industrial Placement Programme
2027 cycle
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My status
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What you need to do
Read the job descriptions and apply to the one business function you most want; only your first application is considered.
You apply.
Where it takes place
Kingston upon Thames, London
“Sunlight House 22 Eden Street Kingston upon Thames KT1 2BA”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
London
“100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DY”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Colworth, Bedford
“Colworth Laboratory, Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Wirral
“Wood St, Birkenhead, Wirral CH62 4UY”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Leeds
“Unilever Leeds, Coal Rd, Leeds”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Dates, as the organiser states them
On 27 Sep 2026 the official page showed applications open.
Application deadline: Each business function closes once it has enough applications, so the page gives no fixed closing date.
“work on a rolling basis, which means that as soon as we reach the required number of applications, we will close the process for that role/business area”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Programme starts: June
Not confirmed for this cycle by the organiser.
“our IP programme starts each June”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Who can apply
Students finishing the penultimate year of their degree who will go back to university after the placement. Any subject, except research and development roles, which ask for a science, data, materials or engineering degree.
- First-years: Only when the first year is the penultimate year of the course.
- University restrictions: not stated by the organiser
- Research and development roles need a strong technical degree in chemical, biological, physical or data science or a close subject; materials and engineering degrees are also accepted.
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Limits on applying
- Apply to one business function only; later applications are not considered.
Pay and length
- £27,898 a year
- Length: 12 months
- A bonus at the end of the placement
- Subsidised gym membership at some sites
- Staff shop discount
- Paid holiday pro rata, rising after twelve weeks worked
- A buddy and an experienced line manager
Notes
A twelve-month placement in one business function, starting in June, working alongside a Unilever manager. Functions include marketing, technology management, customer development (sales), HR, supply chain, research and development, finance, legal, sustainability and communications. When the page was saved some functions were taking applications, some were about to open and some had closed. Hybrid working where the role allows, with at least three office days a week; some roles are fully on site.
Sources and last check
Checked by software on 27 Sep 2026. Confirm on the official page before you rely on it.