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Job Title: Fragrance Design Specialist
Location: Port Sunlight R&D
Work-Level: RH4
JOB PURPOSE
As the Home Care Fragrance Design team, our mission is to elevate consumers’ experiences by delivering extraordinary fragrance experiences. We are looking for a Fragrance Specialist with a passion for delivering extraordinary experiences for the consumers we serve. The purpose of the job is to manage the delivery of a programme to ensure compliance of our fragrances across all markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work with a Senior Fragrance Design Lead, and the wider Fragrance Design and R&D team to deliver fragrance compliance programmes across the globe, ensuring the intent and integrity of fragrance experiences are protected as we navigate ever more complex regulatory challenges.
The core responsibilities of the role are:
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Deliver the HC Fragrance Compliance Program as part of the overall Fragrance Portfolio Optimisation strategy for HC.
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Co-ordinate and olfactively evaluate the fragrance rework programme with FDLs and Fragrance House Partners for fragrances of strategic importance in the HC portfolio, as guided by the Senior FDL.
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Co-ordinate appropriate testing (expert / sensory / consumer as required) with Consumer Research and Fragrance Design colleagues to ensure reworked fragrances are ‘qualified’ for market according to the strategic qualification principles.
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Build confidence at a country level in the reworked fragrances to facilitate smooth implementation.
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Co-ordinate stability programs with the Fragrance Houses.
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Work in close collaboration with the wider multi-funtional Fragrance Design Team, Regulatory Team, Marketing Team and Formulation Teams as necessary to ensure fragrances are ready to meet compliance deadlines.
ALL ABOUT YOU
- You will have 3+ years’ industry experience in fragrance, or 5+ years’ experience in an R&D role with a keen interest in learning more about olfactive science and objective fragrance evaluation.
- You will have a good level of olfactive ability to enable objective evaluation of development samples. ISIPCA or equivalent training is preferred but not essential.
- You will have excellent project management skills with a proven track record of delivering projects to successful completion.
- You will have excellent collaboration and communication skills and will be regarded as a great team player.
- You will have a proven track record of working with internal and external partners to deliver desired project outcomes.
- You will have a digital ‘mindset’ and your way of working will ensure that data and insights are captured and maximized across the fragrance design program.
NOTES
Please 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 [email protected]
What we offer
Whilst 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.
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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