Company Nutritionist - Job Share - 3 days a week

Tesco PLC; Digswell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK grocery retailer is seeking a Company Nutritionist to drive its nutrition strategy and align product changes with health goals. You will develop nutrition policies, engage with suppliers, and represent the company externally. The role requires a BSc in Nutrition, a minimum of 5 years' experience, and the ability to translate scientific data. This position offers a flexible working schedule with a 3-day job share.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus personal day

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Free virtual GP service and mental wellbeing access

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Up-to-date nutrition knowledge and understanding of best practice.
• Ability to translate scientific data and legislation into clear, actionable guidance.
• Awareness of government health priorities and regulatory landscape.
• BSc in Nutrition or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in nutrition, food industry, or retail.
• Product development or technical experience desirable.
• Registered with AfN or BDA (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead Tesco's nutrition strategy and translate it into actionable reformulation and product change programmes aligned with business goals.
• Drive cross-functional workstreams to deliver reformulation priorities across categories.
• Represent Tesco externally in industry forums and public engagements on health and sustainable diets.
• Engage suppliers and partners to embed nutrition improvements and support category plans.
• Develop and maintain nutrition policies and standards for Tesco Group.
• Own and update nutrition content on Tesco systems.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for Tesco UK & Group.
• Identify innovation opportunities across the value chain.
• Support the broader Healthy & Sustainable Diets agenda.

Job description

At Tesco, we believe that balanced, sustainably produced food should be accessible to everyone regardless of who they are, where they live, or what their budget is. It is foundational to a good start in life, supporting educational opportunities, improving mental wellbeing and preventing chronic health conditions in adult life. We are committed to helping our customers eat healthier and the role of Company Nutritionist is key to ensuring we have the latest scientific nutritional knowledge advising our Healthy and Sustainable diets activity. This is a Job Share – you will work three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tesco's nutrition strategy and translate it into actionable reformulation and product change programmes aligned with business goals.
• Drive cross‑functional workstreams to deliver reformulation priorities across categories.
• Represent Tesco externally in industry forums, working groups, and public engagements on health and sustainable diets.
• Engage suppliers and partners to embed nutrition improvements and support category plans.
• Develop and maintain nutrition policies and standards for Tesco Group, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Own and update nutrition content on Tesco systems, keeping information accurate and relevant.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for Tesco UK & Group.
• Identify innovation opportunities across the value chain to advance health and sustainability.
• Support the broader Healthy & Sustainable Diets agenda, including NGO and consultancy management.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Passion for improving Healthy & Sustainable Diets.

Qualifications

• Up‑to‑date nutrition knowledge and understanding of best practice.
• Ability to translate scientific data and legislation into clear, actionable guidance.
• Awareness of government health priorities and regulatory landscape.
• BSc in Nutrition or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in nutrition, food industry, or retail.
• Product development or technical experience desirable.
• Registered with AfN or BDA (where applicable).
• Disability Confident employer – we offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay; 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and free access to mental wellbeing experts.
• Additional benefits including a 3‑day job share schedule and flexible working options.

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