Nutritionist - Surrey

Chartwells - Schools; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational nutrition service provider in Guildford is seeking a confident Nutritionist to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The role involves delivering educational sessions, advising on allergen management, and creating medical diet menus, while promoting healthy eating practices in schools. Candidates should possess a degree in Nutrition and excellent communication skills, along with a full clean UK driver's license for travel. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Employee wellbeing programme

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Able to translate complex nutrition information into clear practical messages.
• Experience working with children and large groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational nutrition sessions to children and young people aged 4-18.
• Advise on allergen processes and manage requests.
• Write medical diet menus for allergies or intolerances.
• Deliver nutrition training to staff and pupils.
• Promote school meals to clients and parents.
• Conduct site audits for compliance.
• Support strategic social value projects.

Skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of food allergies

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Nutrition (AfN-accredited or equivalent)

Tools

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job description

Nutritionist - Surrey

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to :

• 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
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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.

About the Role

This is a varied, meaningful and dynamic role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with pupils, students, families, school leaders and catering teams, ensuring safe allergen management, delivering engaging sessions, and helping promote healthy, sustainable eating.

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

About You Essential Qualifications & 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)

Desirable

Keen interest in sustainability and environmentally responsible food practices

What We Offer

Company car or car allowance

Laptop

Mobile phone

Employee wellbeing programme

Access to our Perks and Work programme

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people

If you're motivated by impact, passionate about nutrition, and excited to support a mission-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape healthier futures across the UK's education sector.

About Us

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.

Job Reference :com / 1311 / 378200 / 52775485 / SU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!