35 Nutrition jobs in the United Kingdom

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.

As the role includes giving equine nutritional advice over the phone, email and at shows and events the successful candidate will be approachable and able to relate and communicate to colleagues and customers of all ages and backgrounds. As well as the ability to write articles for internal and external publications, the successful candidate will also be proficient in writing and presenting nutritional lectures.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• 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
• Responsibility 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

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 license 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.

Todd Hayes Ltd

We are an ‘Outstanding’  (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. 

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment.  We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities.  We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is ‘make a difference’  and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them. 

Three words are crucial to how we guide students to be able to ‘make a difference’ : independence, integrity and resilience.

Independence  means we support students to develop their skills and attributes, so they have everything they need to succeed. We set challenging targets and raise aspirations so every single one of our students reaches their potential.   

Integrity  means staff and students must be fair and truthful and have the courage to take the right action in every situation, even when no-one is looking.

Resilience  means we give students the tools to recover from difficulties. We show students how taking risks and making mistakes is all part of the learning journey. We also show students how hard work brings success, and support them to persevere with all challenges.

There is a great deal of collaborative working and sharing of good ideas about what works within secondary academies at Harris. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and outward looking group where professional development and progression opportunities are second to none.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food and Nutrition Technician to join our team at Harris Academy Wimbledon.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of engaging and high-quality Food and Nutrition lessons by maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and ensuring a safe and well-organised learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for food, nutrition and education to play a key role in supporting students’ practical learning experiences and contributing to the success of our thriving department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing equipment and ingredients for lessons according to teacher specifications
• Advising students and staff on the safe and proper use of tools, equipment and practical activities
• Supporting students in preparing materials for independent practical work at KS4
• Assisting in practical lessons and providing technical support when required
• Maintaining, repairing and ensuring the safety of resources and equipment, reporting issues beyond scope
• Understanding subject syllabi and schemes of work to prepare effectively for practical lessons
• Managing stock levels, conducting regular stock checks and organising weekly ingredient orders
• Performing safety checks and complying with health, safety and hygiene regulations, including risk assessments
• Implementing health and safety procedures across the department
• Storing equipment and ingredients safely and maintaining good condition
• Disposing of hazardous food waste and recycling safely
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas and equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Keeping up to date with health, safety and hygiene regulations and developments in Food Technology
• Collaborating with technical staff to keep workspaces clean, tidy and safe
• Rotating ingredients using first-in, first-out method to ensure safe food storage

We would like to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting young people’s learning and have a keen interest in food, nutrition and practical education.

You should be organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team to ensure lessons run smoothly and safely.

If you have experience working in a school or food technology environment, enjoy hands-on work and take pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, we would love to hear from you.

Please download the Job Pack for a full job description and person specification.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits  on our website.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Group Regulatory & Nutrition Manager   

Skipton, BD23 

Purpose of Role

To lead the site’s Technical and Quality function, ensuring that all products manufactured meet food safety, quality, and legal standards in line with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.The Technical Manager will ensure the maintenance of BRCGS certification and retailer approval, manage site audits, and work collaboratively across departments to maintain best-in-class technical standards. This role is key to driving continuous improvement, maintaining excellent relationships with major retailers, and ensuring that all processes, systems, and documentation meet both internal and external compliance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site technical and quality activities to ensure compliance with BRCGS, retailer, and legal standards.
• Lead preparation for and management of customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain and update the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure its effective implementation.
• Ensure all raw materials, packaging, and finished products meet safety, legality, and quality specifications.
• Manage and develop the Technical and QA team to support continuous improvement.
• Liaise with major retail customers, providing technical support and ensuring compliance with customer codes of practice.
• Work closely with NPD and Production to support product launches and ensure smooth transition from concept to manufacture.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure the site remains up to date with legislative and customer requirements, implementing changes where needed.
• Support supplier approval processes and maintain accurate supplier assurance documentation.
• Review and report on technical KPIs and audit outcomes to senior management.
• • Promote a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the site.

KPIs

• Successful maintenance of BRCGS and customer audit compliance.
• Compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Timely and accurate completion of technical documentation and reports.
• Customer satisfaction and complaint reduction.
• Continuous improvement initiatives delivered on time and to standard.
• Development and engagement of Technical and QA team members.

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.
• Experience working with major UK retailers.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS and retailer technical standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and implement food safety legislation and technical documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Desirable:

• HACCP Level 3 or above and Food Safety certification.
• Experience with retailer specification portals
• Experience within vitamins, supplements, or health products.
• Proven track record of leading successful audits.

Core Values   

Commitment

• Show commitment & pride in doing a good job
• motivation and a positive professional attitude
• Focussed approach to meet our aspirations for the team and business

Teamwork   

• Be prepared to go the extra miles
• Respect our environment and each other
• Be reliable, honesty and trustworthy
• Have fun, be social and celebrate success
• Be understanding and encouraging

Communication   

• Communicate in the best personal way
• Be open and approachable and listen
• Share and involve where appropriate

Development   

• Coach, train and mentor colleagues
• Create a learning environment

Responsibility and Accountability-    

• Encourage positive feedback and challenge   
• Be organised, proactive and show initiative
• Give praise when due
• Take ownership, responsibility and be accountable

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SEND Teacher / Interim HLTA (Food & Nutrition)
Temporary cover - staff absence following an operation

We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEND Teacher / Interim HLTA to join our team on a temporary assignment . This role involves teaching Food and Nutrition alongside a range of Key Stage 3 subjects to students with Education Health and Care Plans, whose primary needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) .

You will:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that support both academic and personal development.
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive well-being in students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and multi-agency professionals.
• Play an active role in the wider school community.

Essential requirements:

• HLTA / teaching experience within a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with young people.

Contract: Temporary, to cover while a staff member recovers from an operation.

All applicants must share our commitment to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

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This is more than just a sales role - it's a chance to influence pig production on a national scale by delivering real technical value to your customers.

You'll be working with pig producers and feed businesses across the UK, offering tailored nutritional support that helps them achieve better results on farm. Your technical knowledge will be matched by your commercial mindset, as you grow existing accounts and open doors to new business.

Central to your success will be your ability to build strong, long-term relationships. You'll take the time to understand each customer's setup, strategy, and pressures - becoming the go-to person they trust for insight, support, and solutions.

This is a homebased position with significant travel to visit pig farms across the UK and monthly meetings at head office.

The role:

• Build relationships and become a trusted adviser to pig producers, feed mills, and distributors
• Provide a high level of nutritional support to customers
• Understand customers' strategies, economic drivers, and nutritional needs in depth.
• Drive business growth by planning sales effectively and using nutritional solutions
• Continuously develop technical expertise in pig production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver superior production and nutritional support.
• National travel to visit customers
• Maintain an office presence in Yorkshire office (approx. 2 days a week)

About you:

• Strong technical understanding of pig production and nutrition
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience supporting customers in a technical sales role
• Commercial acumen
• Willing to travel nationally

The package:

• Salary based on expereince
• Bonus
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Pension

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: (Preferred number) / or e-mail your CV and covering letter To . Thank you.

De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application.

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Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.

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We are anOutstanding (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community w.

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£27,785 - £5,259 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our Instructors are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference

Get out what you put in

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As an Instructor at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

You’ll be joining Ashbrooke School, one of the leading SEN settings in the North East. A purpose-built school with specialist classrooms, extensive grounds and sporting facilities, plus a new purpose-built primary provision – Ashbrooke supports young people with ADHD, ASD, SEMH and SLCN and was recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training : A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression : If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Contributory pension scheme  – matched up to 5%

• Wellbeing:  a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover  so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments  with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than an Instructor, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:
- Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for Instructing and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD