Graduate Scheme (UFLP) - UK & Ireland: Technology Management Cyber Security

Cyber, Computing, AI, Data.

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Unilever is one of the world's leading FMCG companies, home to iconic brands including Dove, Vaseline, TRESemmé, Lynx, Persil, Domestos, Surf, Radox, Sure and Liquid I.V. Through products used by millions of people every day, we help improve health, wellbeing, confidence and care around the world.

Inside the technology graduate scheme
Hannah is on the Unilever Future Leaders Programme in technology, having come from a psychology degree and a master's in clinical psychology rather than a technical background.
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Established over 100 years ago, Unilever has a proud heritage of innovation and a long-standing belief that great brands, great people and responsible business go hand in hand.

Today, we are transforming into a faster, more focused growth company centred on Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and Home Care. Through world-class brands, cutting-edge science and technology, digital innovation and AI-enabled capabilities, we are building unmissably superior products and experiences for consumers around the world.

A career at Unilever offers the opportunity to work at global scale while helping shape the future of some of the world's most recognised brands. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing curiosity, creativity and passion to solve real business challenges and make a meaningful impact every day.

As we receive a high volume of applications, please make sure to read the job descriptions on our website carefully and apply for the role you are most interested in. Only your first application will be considered.

What do we look for?

We’re looking for curious, purpose‑driven graduates who are excited by how cyber security protects people, brands and operations and, who want to keep learning every day. You don’t need to be an expert yet and we welcome all degrees, you do need a real interest in cyber security, a growth mindset, and the confidence to ask good questions. If you enjoy challenging the status quo, spotting patterns in data, communicating clearly, and are comfortable with ambiguity, you’ll thrive here. Integrity matters to us: you’ll show good judgement, take ownership, and be comfortable balancing pace with care when the stakes are high.

What will the programme involve? 

You’ll complete six rotations, each lasting six months, allowing you to gain both depth and breadth of experience.

You will: 

  • Participate in a leadership development programme designed to accelerate your growth and prepare you to become one of Unilever’s future leaders.
  • Specialise in Technology, Cyber Security, or Data & Analytics 
  • Complete rotations within your chosen area to build core expertise 
  • May have the opportunity to work outside your chosen track (e.g. marketing, supply chain, customer development) 
  • Be flexible on the scheme and work across offices in Kingston upon Thames, London and Port Sunlight (near Liverpool) depending on the rotation
  • Be supported with a dedicated mentor, who is an expert in your chosen stream and will guide you throughout the programme. 
  • Shape the scheme through our graduate-led pillars, such as wellbeing and placement success. These pillars are run by current graduates and play a key role in shaping the UFLP experience.

Please see further information on the Cyber Security stream below:  

The Cyber Security stream is a specialist pathway within Unilever’s Technology UFLP, our leadership programme for future cyber leaders. You’ll join Global Digital Technology (GDT), the team that powers and protects the business while driving our digital, data and AI capabilities.

You will build an understanding of the emerging and evolving Cyber threats Unilever faces, the tactics, and techniques our adversaries use, and the capabilities and mitigations that can be deployed to detect, respond, and recover from Cyber events. You will learn how to engage with business stakeholders to ensure appropriate mitigations are deployed across the business and understand how you can build awareness with employees to educate them on how to avoid being exploited. You will also develop an understanding of how Cyber Risk is assessed and governed, and how to operate assurance processes to check that industry-standard Cyber Security controls are in place and are adopted. 

What could your day-to-day role include (depending on your role)? 

Throughout the programme, you will gain experience across our diverse technology organisation, designed to equip you with the necessary skills and expertise to become one of Unilever’s many senior technology leaders. You could be working with some of our strategic technology partners like Google and Microsoft to deliver large-scale global programmes and measurable risk reduction within our business. 

Some of the teams you could be allocated to include:   

  • Cyber Strategy and Transformation 
  • Governance Risk and Compliance 
  • Human Risk 
  • Security Architecture 
  • Security Engagement 
  • Security Engineering 
  • Security Operations Centre 
  • Threat Intelligence

Skills you will develop include:

  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Change Management & Activation 
  • Product Management 
  • Project Management/Agile Delivery 
  • Risk Management 
  • Stakeholder Analysis/Management/Business Partnering 
  • Strategic Thinking 
  • Systems Thinking 
  • Third Party Management 

Our application process involves:

  • Step 1: Online Application
    Complete the online application form. It is a simple and easy application process with the option of filling out your details using your LinkedIn profile. You may apply to one function in your application.
  • Step 2: Profile Assessment
    Complete two stages of profile assessment; a portrait personality test and an online assessment. These are designed to look at different elements of your cognitive, emotional, and social traits. You will receive personalised feedback after completing each stage.
  • Step 3: Digital Interview
    The digital interview will consist of 3 short questions followed by a business case. You will be asked to solve real-world problems using Unilever scenarios. You’ll be able to record and complete your interview anytime and anywhere.
    Please note, we do not use AI as a screening tool in our recruitment process therefore, your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person.
  • Step 4: Discovery Centre
    You will be invited to a ‘day in the life’ of a Future Leader at Unilever. You will get to experience a face-to-face day filled with several exciting activities including project meetings, business challenges, a team meeting with Unilever colleagues, and an interview.

What Can Unilever offer YOU?

  • A Competitive Salary of £35,000
  • A Benefits Envelope which has a notional value of 25% of your pensionable earnings. Use it to save for your pension, get extra taxable pay or both.
  • A pension Scheme
  • Annual Bonus
  • A discounted staff shop
  • Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site
  • Shares
  • Relocation Support through a £5000 tax free loan
  • 25 days of holiday allowance

Diversity at Unilever is about championing inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. To celebrate this, we have internal networks and communities created to raise awareness for a cause, which work to create change within the business. These networks include Proud, Empower, Enable and Unity and our communities include Thriving Parents, Carers, and All Inclusion Club.

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

We are a key advocate of well-being and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes, and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

What support will you receive?

  • A dedicated buddy to help you onboard and learn about the business.
  • A dedicated Career Sponsor, who can support you with your growth & development throughout the total duration of your programme.
  • An experienced Line Manager for each of your functional rotations, allowing you to gain a breadth of experience.
  • A bespoke Learning & Development Plan, designed to help you build your leadership skills.
  • Opportunities to gain leadership experience outside of your functional rotations.

Do you require any adjustments in the application or assessment process?

If you do need any adjustments, please inform the Talent Acquisition team who will contact you to discuss the accessibility options available. E.g., If required extending time spent in any ‘timebound’ assessments/interviews.

We also provide accessibility options such as magnifying glass, decrease/increase the font size, change font & colour, screen ruler, and screen mask for everyone who would require them.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at futurecareers.recruitment@unilever.com

  • Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days required weekly at our London Blackfriars, Kingston office or Port Sunlight (Wirral) offices. 
  • Travel Required: Approximately 10-25% of your time, depending on your functional rotation.
  • Discovery Centres: TBC
  • Closing date: This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.
  • Start date: September 2027.
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  • Deadline
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  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
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  • Salary
    £35,000 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid), Wirral (Liverpool) (Hybrid) and London Blackfriars (Hybrid)
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