Head Of Nutrition

Todd Hayes Ltd; Shipdham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company based in the UK is seeking a Head of Nutrition to oversee product development and provide nutritional advice for equine and smallholder animals. The successful candidate will manage a team of nutritionists, write nutritional articles, and attend conferences. A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred, along with experience in animal nutrition and outstanding communication skills. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of various animals, ensuring effective team and client interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in animal nutrition.
• Leisure horse experience is preferred.
• Must be able to provide nutritional advice for various animals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nutritionists.
• Oversee product development and feed trials.
• Provide nutritional advice to clients via various channels.
• Attend conferences and report findings.
• Write articles for publications.

Skills

Outstanding technical knowledge in animal nutrition

Exceptional communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Outstanding Customer Service skills

Computer literate

Education

Master's degree in Equine Science, Equine Studies, Animal Science or Animal Management

Job description

Our prestigious and market leading client, based in Shipdham, is currently seeking a Head of Nutrition to join their well-established and successful team.

As the Head of Equine & Smallholder Nutrition, you will play a major part in overseeing product development, feed trials, sampling and the nutritional analysis of feeds in line with current legislation. The role includes giving equine nutritional advice over the phone, email and at shows and events; the successful candidate must be approachable and able to relate and communicate to colleagues and customers of all ages and backgrounds. In addition, the candidate should be able to write articles for internal and external publications, as well as proficient in writing and presenting nutritional lectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of an award-winning team of nutritionists.
• Strategic involvement in new product development and researching the feasibility of potential new products.
• Overseeing feed trials in-line with changing legislation.
• Working with a Company Director on sampling ingredients and finished products, nutritional analysis and associated interpretation and administration.
• Liaising with the Marketing Department to ensure production of technical documents for marketing and legislative purposes.
• Ensuring the delivery of nutritional support and product training to the Area Sales Managers.
• Attending relevant conferences to keep up-to-date with industry developments and reporting on findings.
• Writing nutritional articles for internal and external publications and marketing materials.
• Responsible for co‑ordinating our Product Customer Service – before, during and after a purchase.
• Preparing and presenting nutritional talks at events and educational establishments.
• Other duties as your nutrition department requires.

Qualifications & Experience

As this role covers both our equine and smallholder ranges, in addition to equine knowledge and experience our client are also looking for someone who can give nutritional advice for animals such as poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and cattle. Successful candidates will have experience of managing a team, have leisure horse experience and ideally hold a relevant Master's Degree.

Key Skills

• Outstanding technical knowledge in animal nutrition — equine is essential, some smallholder preferable.
• Educated to Master's degree level, ideally in Equine Science, Equine Studies, Animal Science or Animal Management.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Outstanding Customer Service / people skills.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, drive, enthusiasm and a proactive approach.
• Computer literate.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Reside within 45 minutes of the Norfolk Head Office.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the large number of applications, we receive I'm afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.