R&D Future Leadership Scheme (Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, GB, HU1 1AA)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

In R&D, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals – all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. 

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our R&D Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

Step into a world of opportunity with Reckitt’s Future Leadership Scheme — a bold, 3-year global programme designed to fast-track recent graduates into future leaders. This isn’t just a job — it’s a launchpad for your career in R&D and strategic partnering, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build cutting-edge technical expertise, and grow the leadership skills that will set you apart.

From day one, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, driving breakthrough ideas for our iconic brands. You’ll learn how to build resilience into our products, collaborate across global teams, and see how cross-functional partnerships fuel success on a global scale.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact and ready to lead the change — this is your moment.

Your future starts here. Are you ready to lead it?

This advert will close on: 29th September 2025

In person assessment Centres to take place on: November 25th, 26th and 27th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

Your responsibilities

– Lead with impact by contributing to the development of Reckitt’s iconic brands such as Dettol, Nurofen, and Gaviscon, gaining exposure to strategic brand-building and leadership fundamentals.

– Harness consumer insights to shape innovation strategies, ensuring new products and solutions are aligned with evolving consumer needs and market trends.

– Apply your academic expertise in a dynamic, real-world environment, working on live projects that drive product development and scientific advancement.

– Own and deliver technical projects, taking full responsibility for planning, execution, and delivery while building strong project management capabilities.

– Collaborate across functions with teams in medical, regulatory, safety, and project management to deliver business-led outcomes and drive shared success.

The experience we're looking for

– A strong academic foundation – ideally a degree in a relevant scientific discipline, demonstrating your analytical mindset and technical grounding.

– A naturally curious and proactive approach – someone who’s not afraid to ask questions, challenge assumptions constructively, and seek clarity when needed.

– Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.

– Outstanding organisational abilities – capable of managing multiple priorities, balancing tasks effectively, and delivering high-quality work across projects.

– A receptive and growth-oriented mindset – open to feedback and guidance, with the ability to absorb and apply insights to continuously improve.

– Confidence in stakeholder engagement – comfortable presenting ideas and updates to colleagues at all levels, and contributing meaningfully to discussions.

The skills for success

R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Collaborator, Ability to challenge the status quo, Propose improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical, Formulation, Science, Chemistry.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.