Marketing Graduate

Kenvue is offering a 12-month graduate marketing role in Reading where graduates will work on iconic consumer healthcare brands, developing brand strategy, digital marketing, e-commerce, and commercial growth initiatives.

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to:

Cough & Cold, Pain, Allergy & Digestive Health Director, Northern Europe

What you will do

About us

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in the UK are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Kenvue is among the world’s leading consumer health companies. Our Consumer Goods business boasts a portfolio of iconic brands: Calpol, Nicorette, Listerine, Johnsons Baby, Neutrogena and Aveeno, to name but a few! We’re proud to know that our products help more than 1.2 billion people live healthier lives, every day from their very first day. By joining us, you’ll be part of a business that drives innovation and pushes boundaries for sake of improving lives.

Developing future leaders

In this 12-month fixed term contract covering a rotation on our graduate programme, you’ll learn how to build brands creatively, strategically and commercially. Our programme is fast paced and designed to give you the best possible start you can have to a career in Consumer Goods.

The role

A marketing graduate role at Kenvue will give you some amazing experience working on one of our iconic brands.

You’ll have the opportunity to add value quickly and develop the skills needed to accelerate your career, with formal training, on-the-job support, access to a mentor and buddy system, and regular exposure to senior leaders within the business.

Example duties and responsibilities:

• Building & executing plans to drive brand & category growth

• Supporting with shaping brand strategy, based on insights and

consumer behaviour

• Managing projects within the limits of time and budget, delivering value to the business

• Performing sales & competitor analysis to enable ongoing business tracking

• Engaging media agencies to develop and execute plans, including targeted digital

marketing plans

• Developing new creative content and influencer/ PR plans

• Shaping e-commerce strategies by working alongside retailers, content & media

agencies and with partners such as Amazon

What we’re looking for?

At Kenvue we look for passionate individuals who can understand how to best collaborate with a diverse range of people and build great working relationships. You should be open to new challenges and adaptable. Working in an environment that’s constantly changing, you need to show that you can be a flexible and adaptable team player.

Coupled with this we look for the following key skills:

• Strong analytical & organisational skills

• Creative thinker, with strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communicator with effective influencing skills

• Self-motivated with a high level of tenacity

• Ability to identify opportunities

• A desire to challenge the status quo

• Prior work experience, such as a placement, would be an advantage

Requirements of the role:

• A recognised bachelors degree qualification at a 2:1 or above

• Ideally you'll have prior placement/internship Marketing experience. FMCG experience would be a bonus!

• Right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the role

• Availability to start in mid-June 2026

Prior experience in a similar business environment (e.g. work placement year as part of a sandwich degree course) is preferred but not essential