Manpower are currently seeking an interim Engagement & Testing Coordinator (Hot Room), to work with Manpower at our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a part-time temporary ongoing role, requiring 30 hours per week (8am - 4.15pm on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday). Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £12.60 per hour, depending upon experience (pay will be reviewed in April 2026). Performance based bonus is also offered.
Please note, due to the nature of the testing and the use of female panellists who will be partially clothed, you must be female.
In this role, you will join a growing team providing consumer technical insight into Unilever's Deodorants category. The key responsibilities of the role include (but not restricted to):
Setting up tests
Day to day running of panels
Booking in panellists
Product applications including application of products to panellists' underarms
Informed consent collection
Sweat collection and weighing
Case Report Form (CRF) completion
Compliance monitoring
Adverse event reporting
Labelling test products
Use of balances
Storeroom housekeeping
Deal with panellists professionally, courteously and according to the Consumer Centre Code of Conduct and Clinicals Standard Operating Procedures (including)
Operation of laundry associated with the test
Organise the recruitment, and complete the screening, of new panellists for the hot room
Organise and deliver the annual consent and medical screening update for the established hot room panel
Becoming a First Aider for the area (First Aid training will be provided)
Key Requirements
Must be female, due to the nature of the testing and the use of female panellists
Experience dealing with members of the public and excellent people skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
IT literacy including being fully operational in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), experience of analysis and data storage systems would be advantageous.
Enthusiasm to learn new skills
Good time management
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
The ability to work under pressure (e.g. time constraints)
GCSE English and Maths (Science desirable)
Some research or clinical trial experience (advantageous but not necessary)
Additional Information
Leeds working environment:
There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food.
There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
Free tea and coffee on site.
Free parking.
R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
Uniform for factory workers