Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.Job Title: Product Sustainability & Accreditation Specialist
Location: Port Sunlight R&D
Work-Level: RH4
Reporting to: Jen Cromie
ABOUT UNILEVER With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Research & Development - Home Care category - Europe Business Unit
JOB PURPOSE As part of the Home Care R&D Europe Business Unit, you will work on some of Home Care's most recognisable brands like Persil, Skip, OMO, Surf, Robijn and Coral , deploying our exciting programme of Big Bet innovations and technologies. If you would like to be part of a team that is helping to transform the laundry category in Europe with products that offer new benefits, solve real pain points and grow market share , then this might be the right role for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Plan , co-ordinate and run the laboratory preparations and assessments for the products in your portfolio, as part of your innovation and E2E projects
- Support technical validations as part of the 5S and E2E programmes , as well as assessments to support smooth deployment into the supply chain
- Provide insights into relevant competitor products , by co-ordinating assessments and interpretation of data
- Manage the product data journey for the products in your portfolio , for innovation projects as well as changes that result from activities like 5S/E2E/Resilience/Product superiority changes, regulatory changes - this includes entry & management of product information into digital systems , managing interfaces with digital platforms & teams involved in the various stages of the product journey. Digital systems include but not limited to : LIMS, SAP PLM , Pharos , SDS/PCN , Blue, CU-PIRD
- Stakeholder management regarding technical issues/status
- Work with other functional partners like Supply Chain , Procurment and Marketing to ensure the right information is shared at the right time and inputted into networks , risk assessments etc
- Project & technical risk management, ensuring technical action standards are met at key decision points
ALL ABOUT YOU Experiences, Skills & Qualifications - A degree (or equivalent) in a Science or Engineering discipline. Some chemistry background would be great
- You should have some previous product development experience , with experience in liquid and/or surfactant based formats given preference
- Experience and/or sound knowledge of working in a laboratory as your work will require you to prepare product, conduct relevant assessments and monitor/ resolves issues as they arise
- You should be proficient in the digital skills and tools that are needed to support the development, compliance and deployment of the products in your portfolio : SAP PLM , Pharos , Artwork , CU-PIRD, briefing for SDS/PCN (not an exhaustive list). You should also have the curiosity and ability to learn new tools as we continue to improve our systems and data quality
- You should be able to interpret the data you generate in the laboratory , pull out insights and present information to support the technical decision making or issue resolution in your projects
- You should be proactive with a problem solver mindset , bringing your ideas and suggestions to your projects as your strive to develop & deploy the best product experiences for our consumers
- You should be a team player who collaborates with others in the team and communicates well to ensure information/knowledge sharing , creative resolution of problems and constructive challenge to get to better solutions
- You have Product & Consumer Love, so that you strive to develop superior products for our consumers.
Leadership Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors - PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner's mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
- AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
NOTESPlease apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.
Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Hannah Cottier on Hannah.cottier@unilever.com
What we offerWhilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).
Relocation to the UK Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.
