Research & Development Industrial Placement 2027

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Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette? Do you want to be part of the innovation and technological advancement of products used every day by millions of the world’s consumers? Want to work for a company consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading graduate employers?

We are offering 12-month placement opportunities at our Reading Innovation Centre which will start in July 2027.

About our Reading Innovation Centre

This role is available in our Reading Innovation Centre which is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers responsible for innovating consumer products in several business areas including Personal Health Care (Vicks) Oral Care (Oral-B), Grooming (Gillette and Venus) and Beauty Care (Olay).

The site is a specialist Healthcare & Grooming Research & Development Hub in Europe and supports our European Beauty Franchise business. The site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history in innovation in multiple business areas.

Our site is located close to the town centre and is served by motorway networks of M4 and M25 as well as the A33. We’re within 20 mins of Reading Central and Green Park railway stations and are served by buses that run every 10 minutes.

What To Expect:

Research and Development (R&D) at P&G will help you to discover the essence behind crafting some of the world's most renowned brands. Delve into a realm where science takes centre stage. Some of the best scientists in the world go to work making our products just right for the billions of consumers who use them. We're talking cutting edge technology, "hands-on" labs and pilot plants, 41,000+ active patents and a team full of inventors.

During your 12-month placement, you will get a first-hand experience of what a career in R&D with P&G involves, and if it is right for you. You will be working on live business R&D projects and expected to dive straight in and take the lead.

Each intern receives a customized learning plan to ensure they get the right levels of coaching, mentoring, and training as they deliver their work. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, have a passion for winning, strong leadership credentials and an interest in pursuing a career at P&G - this placement is for you!

Please note that this programme is designed as a 12-month industrial placement for students graduating in 2029 with a placement year as part of their degree. However, we have a limited number of 6-month placements available for students graduating in 2027, 2028 or those who have already graduated starting 5th July 2027.

What You Will Gain:

• Responsibilities and Real Work from Day 1: You will be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges, just like a true P&Ger.
• Continuous training & coaching: You will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary for this 12-month placement is £31,500. On top of this you’ll enjoy the option of a range of benefits including a competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, participation in a stock ownership scheme, and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.
• Full Time Role Successful interns have the potential to secure a full-time position with P&G after graduation. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it’s with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G veterans for mentoring and coaching at every step.

Job Qualifications

What We Look For:

• University students pursuing a degree in a scientific or engineering discipline graduating in 2029 with a placement year as part of their degree who will participate in our 12-month industrial placement.
• We also welcome applications from students graduating in 2027 or 2028, or those who have already graduated who we may be able to accommodate shorter placements depending on availability.
• Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities. Tell us what you’re proud of - be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies. We want to get to know you during your application!
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong passion for research and innovation.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Start date:

The 12-month industrial placement is available from 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028. We expect you to be available for the full duration. We can also consider offering 6-month placements in line with course requirements and availability.

Right to work

For our placement roles, you will need to provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of your placement without requiring sponsorship from P&G. Note, this will require your right to work permission to be valid between 5th July 2027 until 30th June 2028 for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline:

1pm (GMT) November 13th, 2026. You must apply by the deadline. We encourage you to apply and complete our online assessments as soon as possible, as we may close early if positions are filled.

Application Process:

• Complete your Application (Deadline 1pm GMT 13th November 2026)
• Complete our Online Assessments (Deadline 1pm GMT 20th November 2026)
• Virtual Interviews (These will run from October until our roles are filled)

As part of our application process, your virtual interviews will be conducted by managers working in the business you have applied for who are committed to finding the next generation of talent here at P&G!

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

We champion social mobility and believe socio-economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why in addition to this internship being paid, we offer provision of all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need to relocate for your internship - such as covering the cost of travel to your internship location.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

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