Global Fabric Enhancers Product Performance, Claims & KBS Leader

Global Fabric Enhancers Product Performance, Claims & KBS Leader: A Strategic Opportunity at Unilever R&D

Embark on a pivotal career journey with Unilever's Home Care Innovation team as a **Global Fabric Enhancers Product Performance, Claims & KBS Leader**. This is more than just a role; it's an invitation to shape the future of one of Unilever's most beloved and dynamic categories. Situated at the cutting-edge **Port Sunlight R&D** hub in the UK, this position offers a unique blend of global impact, innovation leadership, and career growth within a purpose-driven culture.

Advantages & Why This Role Excels:

This opportunity is designed for ambitious leaders who thrive on innovation and global influence. Here’s what makes it stand out:

• Global Impact & Category Leadership: You will be central to the growth ambition of Fabric Enhancers, a significant segment within Unilever's largest Home Care category. Your work will directly support global innovations for iconic brands like Comfort and Snuggle, influencing markets worldwide.
• Innovation at the Forefront: Drive the transformation of measurement capabilities, enhance claim development, and elevate product demonstrations with cutting-edge technology. This role is about defining "future fit" in product performance.
• Strategic Leadership Position: As a core member of the global Fabric Enhancers Homecare Innovation leadership team, you will lead and line manage a team dedicated to product performance, claims, and knowledge-based selling (KBS), shaping strategic roadmaps.
• Culture of Collaboration & Digital-First: Work in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with Technical Project Leaders, Consumer Insights, Regulatory, and Legal teams. You will foster a digital-first mindset, promoting data capture and agile ways of working.
• Purpose-Driven Environment: Join a company committed to sustainability and making a difference. Unilever's culture encourages innovation that serves a greater purpose.
• Flexible Working & Inclusive Culture: Unilever champions a family-friendly and inclusive workplace, offering flexible working options and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

To excel in this challenging yet rewarding role, candidates should bring a robust skill set and embrace a collaborative leadership style:

• Technical & Analytical Acumen: A strong background in chemical, analytical, or consumer science (degree plus industrial experience) is essential. Expertise in formulation and performance testing, coupled with analytical capability and comfort with digital approaches to research, will be critical.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: This role demands strong project leadership and the ability to effectively manage diverse stakeholders across various functions and cultures. Experience in leading a team and managing external programs/partnerships is highly preferred.
• Strategic & Forward-Thinking Mindset: Unilever values leaders who can "Stay 3 steps ahead" – those who are curious, constantly seeking inspiration from latest trends and technology advancements, and able to translate these into actionable strategies.
• Collaborative & Communicative: Success hinges on high-level interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. You will need to build strong partnerships and influence outcomes across multi-disciplinary and global teams.
• Fast-Paced Environment: The Fabric Enhancers category is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and resilience to drive transformative growth.
• International Applicants (Relocation): If applying from outside the UK, please note that this is treated as a self-initiated relocation. While some specific pre-approved expenses (up to £5,000) may be reclaimable, primary relocation costs must be self-funded.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for an experienced R&D professional with a strong background in product and technology development, ideally within Home Care. You are a natural leader with a proven track record in project management, performance testing, and driving innovation. You are consumer-centric, digitally savvy, and eager to lead a team that will define the future of fabric care on a global scale. If you are ambitious, keen to learn, and passionate about leading innovation for iconic brands, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact within one of the world's leading consumer goods companies.

Seize this chance to lead with excellence, drive innovation, and grow your career within a company that touches over two billion lives every day.