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R&D UFLP Review

at Unilever

Graduate Scheme

Consumer Products/FMCG, Research, Science

Bedfordshire

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Unilever?
They give a lot of support and guidance for UFLPs to strive as leaders in the business. You get more responsibility than a typical entry level role.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Technical Project lead for several global innovation projects. I enjoyed bringing science and creativity together to make superior FMCG products.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
3/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Unilever initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Unilever CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They give a lot of support and invest a lot in young talent - you get a good visibility to senior stakeholders, more than a typical entry level role at Unilever
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Unilever?
Think about yourself as a person and what would make you a good leader - being a leader in Unilever R&D is more than just being good at science
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