Career progression

Opportunities

As you progress, you'll have the chance to work across the full spectrum of R&D through opportunities to move between regional or local roles and a broad range of categories. Joining us in R&D you could aspire for posts such as technical manager (product development manager) or packaging development manager. What's more, we believe that science and technology specialist and generalist careers are equally important. This is why we give individuals the freedom to make choices that align with their natural strengths and aspirations.

Guiding principles

Through world-class professional development programmes, you'll build strong technical skills to ensure excellence in whatever you do. We'll give you every opportunity to develop both depth and breadth of experience through working within the discipline, cross-functionally and externally.

Qualities & skills

Developing new technologies that allow us to create radical innovations demands an understanding of the science behind products and how this can be applied to benefit the consumer. That’s why we need people who link research to business goals with the consumer in mind.

A degree in chemistry, engineering, biology, physical science, design, or another relevant technical area will qualify you to work with us. You also need to have a passion for innovation and creativity along with strong analytical skills as well as an appreciation that even R&D is deadline driven. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills are also vital.