Nutritionist - Surrey

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support service in the UK is seeking a Nutritionist to drive wellbeing initiatives in schools. The role involves delivering educational sessions, managing allergen processes, and promoting healthy meals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in nutrition and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits like a contributory pension scheme, wellness classes, and access to discounts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's health and nutrition.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Wellness and exercise classes

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Nutrition (AfN-accredited or equivalent).
• Proven ability to manage a high workload.
• Ability to translate complex nutrition information into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational nutrition sessions to children aged 4-18.
• Manage allergen processes and write medical diet menus.
• Promote school meals and communicate their benefits.

Skills

Confident presenter

Strong knowledge of food allergies

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Nutrition (AfN-accredited)

Tools

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people? Do you want to use your nutrition expertise to make a genuine social impact? We are looking for a highly organised and confident Nutritionist to join our dedicated team supporting Compass' Education sector - covering state schools, independent schools, colleges and universities across approximately 2,000 sites. This role is part of a large, supportive team of registered nutritionists who drive our wellbeing agenda and contribute directly to our Social Value Strategy: Climate Promise, Social Promise and Wellbeing Promise. At Chartwells, people and planet sit at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver educational nutrition sessions to children and young people aged 4-18
• Advise on and manage allergen processes and requests
• Write medical diet menus for pupils with allergies or intolerances
• Deliver nutrition and allergen training to pupils, students, academics and catering staff
• Promote school meals and communicate their benefits to clients, parents and pupils
• Carry out site audits to ensure compliance with allergen management, waste management and school food standards
• Support strategic social value projects across the education portfolio
• Contribute to new business and retention presentations
• Company car or car allowance
• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Access to our Perks and Work programme

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or qualification in Nutrition (AfN-accredited or equivalent)
• Confident presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of children or adults
• Strong knowledge and experience of food allergies and intolerances
• Ability to translate complex nutrition information into clear, practical messages
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage a high workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholders
• Team player
• Full clean UK driver's licence (the role requires travel across multiple sites)

Desired Qualifications

• Keen interest in sustainability and environmentally responsible food practices

About Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families