Unilever Industrial Placement Programme - Marketing UK

Full job description

A 12-month industrial placement in Unilever's UK Marketing function starting in June 2027, working on brands such as Dove, Lynx and Persil under a line manager and buddy. Placement students build brand insight and help with work such as product launches, trend research and digital campaigns, and are expected to bring commercial awareness, social and digital know-how, organisation and Microsoft Office skills. Hybrid working is required, with at least three days a week at the Kingston or London Blackfriars office. Students must have completed their penultimate undergraduate year before starting and return to university afterwards. Any degree is accepted. Applications opened on 14 September 2026 with a rolling deadline (the company advises applying early), and the process runs from an online application and simulation through online reasoning tests, a video interview and a virtual pre-screening to an in-person discovery centre. The careers page lists a salary of 27,898 pounds, 28 days' holiday pro rata, an end-of-placement bonus and a buddy, and the advert does not mention visa sponsorship or right to work.