Governance & Communications Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Higher Level Apprenticeship
PR and Communications
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role involves governing the use and communications of ethical consumer goods practices. On a day-to-day basis, I review the artwork and claims for multiple brands through the organisations technical governance process. Also, I support the management of a corporate communications channel which I update and monitor regularly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Love the programme, it's exposed me to many new experiences and perspectives that have shaped me as a person.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New skills
- confidence
- strategic thinking and execution (in communications)
- storytelling
- monitoring and reporting
Developed skills
- stakeholder management
- project management
- analytical
- confidence
- strategic thinking and execution (in communications)
- storytelling
- monitoring and reporting
Developed skills
- stakeholder management
- project management
- analytical
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Programme is structured well with support of the flexible working environment at Unilever. I have access to key resources and the tutors are always available to support. The programme includes regular reviews to track your progress and outline opportunities for growth which enabled my professional development.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The Unilever apprenticeship team is very supportive and offers lots of opportunities for their future careers cohorts. They are open to making suitable adjustments for their apprentices and work with passion and empathy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received loads of support from my training provider. She was always available to go over lessons and provided external resources to support my understanding.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It equips with the tools and knowledge to improve the delivery of my role, especially in the emotions driven side. The qualification is widely applicable, with lots of theories to support business as usual.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
National apprentice week where the team host a CV, LinkedIn and guest speaker sessions. There are also development teams such as the outreach team. I've gone to speak at schools and career fairs about opportunities at Unilever with other apprentices. There are many extra curricular activities and networks to get involved in at Unilever.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great, positive environment to be in, where the people matter as much as the work. An organisation you can find your place in and grow!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
Research the organisation and strategy. Have great knowledge of business acumen. Be authentic and bold!
