Technologist - Nutrition & Health (Part-time)

NSF; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

NSF is seeking a Technologist in Nutrition & Health to shape nutrition strategy for major hospitality brands. This part-time role will involve collaboration across teams to enhance food safety and health, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving menus for millions of customers.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Nutrition or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food legislation and nutrient profiling required.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal governance of nutrition strategy and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with chefs to drive healthier menu development.
• Manage reporting against government targets.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Food Nutrition or related field

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about improving public health through better food?

NSF is looking for a Technologist – Nutrition & Health to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis (3 days per week), working with Whitbread – the name behind Premier Inn, Beefeater, and more.

In this role, you’ll help shape and implement Whitbread’s nutrition and health strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and driving meaningful improvements across menus. You’ll collaborate with chefs, marketers, suppliers, and government stakeholders to make a real difference in the food served to millions of customers.

Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or take on a new challenge in a purpose-driven role, this is your chance to contribute to a healthier future - while maintaining work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Lead internal governance of nutrition strategy and policy compliance
• Drive reformulation and healthier menu development with chefs and suppliers
• Manage reporting against government targets (calories, salt, sugar) and support ESG disclosures
• Ensure compliance with nutrition-related legislation and sign-off processes
• Represent Whitbread in external stakeholder engagement and government consultations
• Collaborate with internal teams to advocate for nutrition across the business
• Support development of healthier children’s menus and marketing messaging
• Attend internal steering groups and policy review forums
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Nutrition or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, labelling, and nutrient profiling
• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and travel across the UK and occasionally Europe/Internationally
• Experience in hospitality is a plus
• Experience working in a matrix organisation is a plus
  
  

What NSF Offers You

This is more than just a part-time role – it’s a chance to work with a global leader in food safety and quality, supporting one of the UK’s most respected hospitality brands. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a real impact - on a flexible, permanent schedule.

Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you!

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About The Team

As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes, from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands, stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.