Company Nutritionist - Job Share - 3 days a week

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A major UK retailer is seeking a Company Nutritionist to lead their nutrition strategy as part of a job share, working three days a week. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nutrition, with at least 5 years of experience in the food industry. Responsibilities include driving nutrition initiatives, engaging with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with nutrition policies. A competitive benefits package, including an annual bonus scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in nutrition, food industry, or retail.
• Up-to-date nutrition knowledge and understanding of best practice.
• Registered with AfN or BDA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tesco's nutrition strategy and translate it into actionable reformulation programs.
• Drive cross-functional workstreams to deliver reformulation priorities.
• Engage suppliers to embed nutrition improvements.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Ability to build collaborative relationships

Passion for improving Healthy & Sustainable Diets

Education

BSc in Nutrition or related discipline

Job description

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire • Permanent • Apply by 07-Dec-2025

At Tesco, we believe that balanced, sustainably produced food should be accessible to everyone - whoever they are, wherever they live, whatever their budget. It is foundational to a good start in life, supporting educational chances, improving mental wellbeing and helping prevent chronic health conditions in adult life. Helping to keep everyone across the UK healthy has never been more important than it is today, and eating a well-balanced diet is one of the best ways we can look after our health. We're committed to helping our customers eat healthier and the role of Company Nutritionist (job share) is key to ensure we have the latest, outstanding scientific nutritional knowledge advising our Healthy and Sustainable diets' activity. We are looking for someone to work three days a week in a job share role as our Company Nutritionist.

Please note: This is a Job Share where you will be working 3 days a week.

What is in it for you

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• 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 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

You will be responsible for

• 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 broader Healthy & Sustainable Diets agenda, including NGO and consultancy management.

You will need

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Passion for improving Healthy & Sustainable Diets
• 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.

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