Nutritionist - Future Nutrition

Tesco PLC; Digswell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Nutritionist to shape their long-term nutrition strategy. The role involves monitoring nutrition trends, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to product development. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, is a registered Nutritionist, and has a passion for innovation in the food industry. This position offers competitive benefits including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

26 weeks maternity leave, full pay

24/7 virtual GP service and mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Passion for future-focused thinking and innovation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proven experience in nutrition strategy, trend analysis, or innovation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret emerging scientific research and consumer trends.
• Translate complex science into actionable insights for product development.
• Partner with product teams to embed nutrition thinking into NPD.
• Support reformulation and innovation projects aligned with health goals.
• Contribute to Tesco’s long-term health strategy.
• Represent Tesco in external forums and industry collaborations.
• Work collaboratively to ensure consistent nutrition representation.
• Integrate nutrition foresight into broader business planning.
• Support internal education on emerging nutrition topics.

Skills

Analytical and research skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to work cross-functionally

Innovation

Education

Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field

Registered Nutritionist or Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Tesco is on a mission to make healthy, sustainable food accessible and appealing to all. As a Nutritionist focused on Future Nutrition Trends & Needs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Tesco's long-term nutrition strategy, working cross‑functionally with the Healthy & Sustainable Diets team and Product Development team. You’ll identify emerging dietary trends, evolving consumer needs, and scientific advancements to help future‑proof our product offerings and support healthier lifestyles for millions of customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret emerging scientific research and consumer trends in areas such as metabolic health, gut health, the microbiome, hormonal health, high‑protein diets, and other evolving nutrition priorities.
• Translate complex science into actionable insights for product development and strategic planning.
• Innovation & Product Development Partner with product teams to embed future‑focused nutrition thinking into NPD (New Product Development).
• Support reformulation and innovation projects aligned with evolving health and sustainability goals, including identified health cohorts.
• Strategic Influence Contribute to Tesco’s long‑term health strategy, ensuring alignment with public health priorities and regulatory developments.
• Represent Tesco in external forums, academic partnerships, and industry collaborations on future nutrition.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration Work collaboratively with the Company Nutritionist to ensure consistent nutrition representation across the business, providing mutual cover during periods of absence.
• Work closely with sustainability, marketing, policy, and commercial teams to integrate nutrition foresight into broader business planning.
• Support internal education and capability building on emerging nutrition topics.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Passion for future‑focused thinking and innovation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Registered Nutritionist or Dietitian.
• Proven experience in nutrition strategy, trend analysis, or innovation within retail, FMCG, or consultancy.
• Disability Confident.

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’s 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) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

Disability Confidence

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to …