Consumer Technical Insights & Claims Manager PC Men's Innovation and Smell at Unilever

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

R&D, Claims Substantiation, Consumer Insights, Innovation, Technical Standards, Storytelling, Market Research, Collaboration, Leadership, Consumer Research, Product Development, Communication, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Creative Thinking, Partnership Building

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: CTI & Claims Manager – Men’s PC Innovation & Smell Great Consumer Benefit Platform (secondment) Category: Deodorants Reporting to: Lauren Laird WL/Grade: WL2A Length: 6-month secondment (1st March 2026 – 31st August 2026) MAIN JOB PURPOSE The Deodorant category has had many years of growth, based on fabulous innovation and consumer preferred mixes across global power brands: Rexona, Axe, Dove and Dove Men + Care. We are looking for a CTI Manager to lead key activities in the Deodorants category for the Personal Care Men’s Global brands (Dove Men + Care and Axe) and the Smell Great CBP (Consumer Benefit Platform) as a 6-month secondment. The role holder will decode what our male consumers want and translate into actionable technical standards that our Axe, Dove Men+Care, and Smell Great CBP R&D teams can deliver against across our key design cells of the UK, Mexico, and Brazil. They will be responsible for leading claims development and substantiation and maximising our technology impact through compelling storytelling and activation. They will also be responsible for bringing new insight to support the growth of Men’s innovation in Personal Care and the future of odour control. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the planning and execution of the technical claims programme for a portfolio of global Mens projects using a range of tools to maximise the product story, to bring innovation to life for consumers, creating the maximum amount of news, and impact, from our science and innovation. Delivery of claims substantiation and defence strategies, delivering outstanding communications for our innovations that are robustly supported with technical and consumer evidence – with full alignment of critical business partners (eg marketing, legal, regulatory). Ensure our products, technologies and claims are designed for men and desirable to our consumers and shoppers. Oversee all consumer insight and testing needs for innovation projects. This will involve designing Consumer Insight plans, validating consumer perceivable differences in new technologies and developing new research methodologies to unlock insights across product formats and benefits. Support competitor challenge activities by providing guidance, leadership and technical data. Lead the development of Deo category consumer insights to inform the Smell Great CBP. Identify male relevant consumer insights to inform the Skin Care, Look & Feel CBP programme and the Dove Men +Care future roadmaps. Be a leader within the Claims & CTI community of practise to drive best practice and knowledge sharing and enhance the skills & talent development of your Claims & CTI Team. Requirements: At least five years of experience in R&D, with extensive knowledge of category fundamentals. Strong understanding of sensory/clinical/consumer research, and the fundamental requirements for claims substantiation in FMCG. A consumer first mindset, a track record of bringing insight to the heart of brands & innovations, to help teams craft compelling mixes. A creative thinker, with the ability to inspire ideas from insights and spot opportunities for superior claims to out do our competition. Ability to form excellent partnerships with internal (eg marketing, legal) & external partners (eg agencies). NOTES Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your talent card if completed. 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 listed at the right hand side of this vacancy. 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. We are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.

Responsibilities

The CTI Manager will lead the technical claims program for global Men's projects in the Deodorants category, ensuring robust substantiation and compelling storytelling. They will also oversee consumer insights and testing needs for innovation projects to support growth in Men's innovation.