28 Nutritionist jobs in the United Kingdom

• Developing and optimizing animal feed formulations for various species (e.g., poultry, swine, ruminants).
• Conducting research on nutrient requirements, feed ingredients, and their impact on animal performance and health.
• Evaluating the nutritional value and quality of raw materials and finished feeds.
• Collaborating with R&D and production teams to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Providing technical expertise and support to the sales team and external customers.
• Analyzing feed trial data and making recommendations for product improvement.
• Staying updated on the latest scientific advancements and industry trends in animal nutrition.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant feed safety regulations and quality standards.
• Contributing to the development of new feed products and solutions.

• Master's or PhD degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in animal feed formulation and nutrition.
• Strong knowledge of animal physiology, biochemistry, and nutrient metabolism.
• Experience with feed formulation software and analytical techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing processes is advantageous.

• Conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing individualized wellness and nutrition plans for clients.
• Providing expert advice on dietary intake, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to support client health goals.
• Educating clients on the principles of holistic nutrition and healthy eating habits.
• Monitoring client progress, providing ongoing support, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Developing and delivering workshops, seminars, and online content on various nutrition and wellness topics.
• Staying current with the latest research and trends in nutrition science, functional medicine, and wellness.
• Collaborating with other wellness professionals, such as personal trainers and therapists, to offer integrated care.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
• Contributing to the development and refinement of the company's wellness programs and services.
• Upholding the highest professional and ethical standards in client interactions.

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
• Car or Car Allowance
• 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

This role is one of two nutrition roles in the Mitie contract. Together, both roles will support the food offer with knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition, medical diet management and strategic added value delivery across the contract. In total, there are 235 primary and secondary schools in the Mitie contract.

key responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering our internal award-winning food and nutrition education programme to all year groups in 

all schools across the life of the contract with MITIE.

2. Engaging with parents to promote school meals and to support with queries. Using participation 

strategies to drive school meal uptake.

3. Working in partnership with each school to support a whole school approach to wellbeing, 

sustainability and school food

4. Working closely with Regional Manager and in-contract teams to provide information required to 

meet KPIs of contract with regards to added value delivery and medical diets

5. Building relationships with local Public Health teams to understand their priorities and support where possible

6. Write and check medical diet menus for children in MITIE with allergies and intolerances

Key Responsibilities

• Attending sites regularly on a weekly basis

• Delivering nutrition education sessions to a wide variety of audiences

• Translating complex nutrition information into simple facts and figures

• Writing and checking medical diet menus for all children with medical diet requirements in the contract

• Work alongside operators and marketing teams to increase engagement to drive school meal uptake

• Co-write school strategy plans for education and sustainability 

• Provide expert knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition Internal

• Deliver training to catering teams on nutrition and allergens

• Ensure compliance to legislation in all sites

• Support murderboards and sales presentations

• Build relationships with existing clients and support retention presentations

• Support with the mobilisation of new schools

Person Specification

• Graduate of an accredited nutrition degree from university

• 2-3 years experience in industry would be desirable

• Confident in communicating to large groups of people and controlling challenging               meetings/conversations

• Confident in delivering nutrition and food education to different audiences

• Knowledge of allergies and intolerances

• Must be willing to travel nationally and stay away from home 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates Compass values and recognition principles

• Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholder groups

• Professional, organised, presentable, efficient and self-motivated

• A passion for keeping up to date with research and national health events

• Excellent presentation skills

• Excellent IT skills

• Ability to manage a busy diary independently

• Holds Full UK Driving License

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/3009/L96001/ /R/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!

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional and lifestyle assessments for clients.
• Develop personalized nutrition and wellness plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Provide expert advice on diet, supplementation, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Coach clients on behavior change strategies to promote sustainable health habits.
• Monitor client progress, provide feedback, and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate clients on food choices, meal preparation, and nutritional science.
• Develop engaging wellness content, resources, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in nutrition and wellness.
• Foster a supportive and motivating client-coaching relationship.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related health science field.
• Professional certification as a Registered Nutritionist, Dietitian, or Certified Health Coach.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nutrition counseling and/or wellness coaching.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nutritional science and health behavior change.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build rapport and motivate clients virtually.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for remote work.
• Proficiency with virtual communication tools and health tracking apps.
• Empathetic and client-centered approach.
• Passion for promoting holistic health and wellbeing.

• Conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing personalized wellness and nutrition plans for clients.
• Providing one-on-one virtual coaching sessions on topics such as healthy eating, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep hygiene.
• Educating clients on nutritional principles, meal planning, and healthy food choices.
• Motivating and supporting clients to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
• Tracking client progress, providing feedback, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Developing and delivering engaging wellness workshops and webinars on various health topics.
• Staying current with the latest research and best practices in nutrition, health coaching, and wellness.
• Utilizing virtual coaching platforms and tools to facilitate client communication and engagement.
• Collaborating with the broader wellness team to enhance program offerings.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records.

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and health evaluations for clients, understanding their dietary habits, lifestyle, medical history, and wellness goals.
• Develop personalized nutrition plans and meal strategies tailored to individual client needs, including dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences.
• Provide expert guidance on healthy eating, weight management, sports nutrition, and specific health conditions.
• Offer motivational coaching and support to help clients adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
• Educate clients on the principles of nutrition and the impact of diet on overall health and well-being.
• Monitor client progress, adjust plans as needed, and provide ongoing support and accountability.
• Develop educational resources, articles, and webinars on nutrition and wellness topics.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and trends in nutrition science, health coaching, and wellness.
• Collaborate with other health professionals, such as doctors and therapists, when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

• Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) status or equivalent accredited professional qualification.
• Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing nutrition counseling and wellness coaching.
• In-depth knowledge of nutritional science, dietary guidelines, and various dietary approaches.
• Strong understanding of behavior change theories and coaching methodologies.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic, patient, and client-centered approach.
• Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and digital tools for client management and communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload remotely.
• A passion for promoting health and wellness.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office environment for client consultations.

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:

• Monday to Friday
• Company Car or Allowance
• Laptop and Mobile Phone
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Our Perks at Work Programme 
• 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

This role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances, and you may be required to be flexible and perform other duties as required by your manager. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Overview of the role

This role requires a highly organised Nutritionist to work within Compass’ Education sector, Chartwells. The role works within a large team of registered nutritionists to drive our wellbeing agenda across the schools within Hampshire. This role is dedicated to the Hampshire County Council contract which is made up of 189 schools, a mixture of primary and secondary schools. Occasionally this role will also support the other Compass Education subsectors to allow for variety and gaining further experience. 

The role has these key responsibilities:

• Delivering educational sessions to children and young adults aged 4-16 years  
• Advising on and managing allergen requests and processes for pupils and students
• Writing medical diet menus for children with an allergy or intolerance 
• Delivering nutrition and allergen training to pupils, students, academics and catering teams
• Promoting school meals and the benefits by engaging with clients, parents and pupils
• Auditing our catering teams when visiting the school to ensure accurate allergen management, waste management and compliance to school food legislation and our food philosophy. 

This role will form part of a small local team of Nutritionists, forming part of our larger Nutrition and Sustainability Team.

The output of this nutritionist and the support provided to children, families, schools and catering teams all feeds into our broader Social Value Strategy which is made up of three key promises: Climate Promise, Social Promise and Wellbeing Promise. Chartwells puts people and planet at the heart of what we do and we are passionate that every employee works with purpose to really make a difference. 

Person Specification

• Degree or qualification in nutrition (accredited by the Association for Nutrition or equivalent)  
• Knowledge and experience of food allergies and intolerances 
• Confident presenter to large audiences of children of adults
• Ability to translate complex nutrition information into simple messaging 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Proven ability to manage high workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholders
• Team player, demonstrating a can do attitude
• Keen interest in sustainability is desirable 
• Passion for keeping up to date with latest nutrition research and legislation
• Must be willing to travel and stay away from home occasionally 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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/0210/L97801/ /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!