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Unilever UK runs Level 3, Level 4 and Level 6 degree apprenticeships for school and college leavers in business and technology, research and development, and engineering. Apprentices join brand, technology, R&D or factory teams at sites including Kingston, London, Port Sunlight, Colworth and Leeds, and all programmes start in September.

Programmes

27 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

27 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Cyber

    Level 6Degree

    Cyber · 3-4 years

    More about this programme: Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Cyber
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Business areas
    Cyber Security Risk Management

    Three placements: Business Engagement, Governance & Risk, Architecture (brochure). Standard inferred from the programme name.

    Source for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Cyber

  • Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Technology Management / Consultancy

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering / Technology · 3-4 years

    More about this programme: Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Technology Management / Consultancy
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Business areas
    UniOps (Technology)

    Web page calls it 'Technology Management Degree Level 6'; the brochure calls it 'DTS Degree: Consultancy'. Works with partners such as Microsoft, Amazon and SAP.

    Source for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Technology Management / Consultancy

  • Data Science Degree Apprenticeship (Technology Management)

    Level 6Degree

    Data · 3-4 years

    More about this programme: Data Science Degree Apprenticeship (Technology Management)
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Technology

    Brochure also lists a separate R&D Data Science degree programme.

    Source for Data Science Degree Apprenticeship (Technology Management)

  • Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Marketing · 3-4 years

    More about this programme: Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Marketing
    Source for Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship

  • Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship - Customer Development

    Level 6Degree

    Business · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship - Customer Development
    Standard
    Chartered Manager
    Business areas
    Customer Development

    Standard inferred from programme name.

    Source for Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship - Customer Development

  • Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship - HR

    Level 6Degree

    Business · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship - HR
    Standard
    Chartered Manager
    Business areas
    HR

    Standard inferred from programme name.

    Source for Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship - HR

  • B2B Sales Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Sales · 3 years

    More about this programme: B2B Sales Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Customer Development
    Source for B2B Sales Degree Apprenticeship

  • Food Professional Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

    Level 6Degree

    Science (Food) · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Food Professional Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Research & Development

    R&D degree programmes take 3-5 years (brochure).

    Source for Food Professional Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

  • Data Science Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

    Level 6Degree

    Data · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Data Science Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Research & Development
    Source for Data Science Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

  • Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

    Level 6Degree

    Science (Chemistry) · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Research & Development
    Source for Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

  • Packaging Professional Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

    Level 6Degree

    Engineering (Packaging) · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Packaging Professional Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Research & Development
    Source for Packaging Professional Degree Apprenticeship (R&D)

  • Product Design Development Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Product Design Development Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering

    Listed as 'Level 6 Product Design Development Apprenticeship'.

    Source for Product Design Development Apprenticeship

  • Beauty and Wellbeing Packaging Design Engineering Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Engineering (Packaging) · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Beauty and Wellbeing Packaging Design Engineering Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering, Beauty & Wellbeing

    Listed as Level 6.

    Source for Beauty and Wellbeing Packaging Design Engineering Apprenticeship

  • Project Management Apprenticeship - Communications and Corporate Affairs

    Level 4

    Project Management · 18-24 months

    More about this programme: Project Management Apprenticeship - Communications and Corporate Affairs
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Communications and Corporate Affairs

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Project Management Apprenticeship - Communications and Corporate Affairs

  • Project Management Apprenticeship - HR

    Level 4

    Project Management · 18-24 months

    More about this programme: Project Management Apprenticeship - HR
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    HR

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Project Management Apprenticeship - HR

  • Project Management Apprenticeship - Marketing

    Level 4

    Project Management · 18-24 months

    More about this programme: Project Management Apprenticeship - Marketing
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Marketing

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Project Management Apprenticeship - Marketing

  • Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Finance · 18-24 months

    More about this programme: Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Finance

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Professional Accountancy Apprenticeship

  • Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Customer Development

    Level 4

    Data · 18-24 months

    More about this programme: Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Customer Development
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Customer Development

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Customer Development

  • Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Marketing

    Level 4

    Data · 18-24 months

    More about this programme: Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Marketing
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Marketing

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Marketing

  • Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - Customer Development

    Level 3

    Business · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - Customer Development
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Customer Development

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - Customer Development

  • Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - HR

    Level 3

    Business · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - HR
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    HR

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - HR

  • Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - Marketing

    Level 3

    Business · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - Marketing
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Marketing

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Data and Business Administration Apprenticeship - Marketing

  • Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship - HR

    Level 3

    Marketing · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship - HR
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    HR

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship - HR

  • Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship - Marketing

    Level 3

    Marketing · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship - Marketing
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Marketing

    Durations from the 2026 brochure where given.

    Source for Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship - Marketing

  • Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering
    Source for Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

  • Prototype Engineering Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Prototype Engineering Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering
    Source for Prototype Engineering Apprenticeship

  • Food & Drink Technical Operator Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Engineering (Manufacturing) · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Food & Drink Technical Operator Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering
    Source for Food & Drink Technical Operator Apprenticeship

Unilever UK does not publish the qualification, the university or provider or the locations for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels from CC
A levels
Varies by programme. Level 6 examples: BBB (DTS Cyber), BCC (Digital Marketing), BBC incl. STEM subjects (R&D); some Level 6 programmes ask for 2 A levels. Data Analyst L4: two Bs and a C incl. Maths.
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Typically 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4+ (Level 3) or 5+ (most Level 4 and 6)
Equivalents
A level equivalents accepted; DTS Cyber also accepts a Level 3 qualification in an IT-related subject
Other
Must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme; no visa sponsorship. One function per application.

As Unilever UK publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application
  2. Online assessment
  3. Video interview
  4. In-person discovery centre
  5. StartSeptember
  1. 1

    Online application

    Motivation for Unilever and the chosen programme.

  2. 2

    Online assessment

    Situational judgement, numerical and verbal reasoning tests.

  3. 3

    Video interview

  4. 4

    In-person discovery centre

    Business challenges and an interview; detailed feedback given after this stage.

  5. 5

    Start

    When: September

Typical timeline

Opens
9 November 2026 (2027 intake); once a year, around Q4
Closes
Rolling; roles close once enough applications are received
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
September

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • RollingB2B Sales Degree Apprenticeship, Beauty and Wellbeing Packaging Design Engineering Apprenticeship and 25 more

Locations and universities

Locations
Kingston upon Thames, London (100 Victoria Embankment), Port Sunlight (Wirral), Colworth (Bedfordshire), Leeds, Burton
Universities and training providers
Not published

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£19,000 - £25,000 depending on programme and location
Progression
Not published
Notes
Not published
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (interchangeable bank holiday policy)
  • Discounted staff shop
  • Subsidised gym membership or on-site gym (varies by site)
  • Hybrid working, minimum 3 days a week in the office (some roles fully on site)
  • Health checks and mental health resources
  • Future Careers development teams

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published
Cohort 2026
Not published
Cohort 2025
Not published

What stands out

Applications close role by role once enough are received, so applying early matters. Unilever says it does not use AI to review applications.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    careers.unilever.com/en/uk-and-ireland-early-careers-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Programme list by area and level, sites, application stages, salary range, benefits, 2026 intake closed, once-a-year Q4 rolling window

  2. 2
    tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/34155/cms/early-careers/early-careers-uk-and-ireland/Unilever_UK-EC_Brochure_2026.pdf

    Accessed · 2026 UK early careers brochure (Unilever careers CDN): programme requirements and durations, R&D programmes, Burton site, right to work, applications open 9 November 2026, purpose statement

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