Exciting Opportunity for Our Client: Nutritionist Managers Wanted!

Are you a seasoned nutritionist looking to elevate your career in a prestigious UK retail environment? Our client invites you to join their esteemed team and lead the charge in revolutionizing their product lineup with your nutritional expertise.

As a Nutritionist Manager for our client, you will spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at positioning their company as a global leader in health and wellness. Your innovative approach will drive the development of cutting-edge products, setting new industry standards and propelling them toward unparalleled success.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, our client offers flexible work arrangements across three prime UK locations (London, Nuneaton, Burton upon Trent), allowing you to thrive in an environment that suits your lifestyle.

In this influential role, you will serve as a key liaison with external stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to forge essential connections and drive collaborative partnerships. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior members of our client's nutritionist team, fostering their growth and development.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of nutritional products, seize this opportunity to join our client's dynamic team. Apply now and become part of a company committed to excellence in product development and global health and wellness leadership.

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‍You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Create the strategy, frameworks & guardrails to guide the total commercial teams and supplier partners when curating and creating new products. The same strategy & frameworks will be used to review the existing catalogue against as part of the total product transformation.
• Perform research and analysis: Stay up to date with the latest scientific research and nutritional trends, and apply this knowledge to develop innovative strategies, interventions, and educational materials.
• Collaborate with the science team, to ensure nutrition & science direction is fully aligned and we continue to futureproof our strategies and plans.
• Represent the client externally as a subject matter expert: Develop relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Work with the new product development team and nutritionists to use your nutritional expertise & understanding of the latest developments in ingredients and technologies to help the formulations of new food, beverage and products
• You will work with the product developers and buyers to develop compelling product propositions and strong reasons to believe based on strong technical insight, competitor, and market knowledge.
• You will liaise with suppliers to ensure we can create market-leading formulations based on evidence-based nutrition, combined with innovation within the food and wellness market.
• Lead the nutrition team: Manage and oversee the team of nutritionists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality nutrition services.
• You will translate complicated science into easy to understand and compelling product benefits and claims.
• You will work in partnership with the regulatory teams and product technicians from initial concept to finished product to optimise the product formulations and claims.

What's required?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition,nutrition Science, clinical nutrition, food science & nutrition
• 5 to 8 years industry experience as a minimum, preferably within the supplement and food experience.
• Knowledge of nutraceuticals would be a bonus.
• Experienced and knowledgeable Senior nutrition & science R&D specialist.
• Experience creating the nutrition strategy, frameworks & guardrails. Giving expert guidance, developing nutrition programs, conducting research, and leading a team of nutrition professionals.
• Have a deep understanding of human nutrition, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate leadership capabilities.  
• Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external key stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable with juggling multiple timelines and working in a highly agile environment.
• A strong team player, adept at building effective relationships and stakeholder management.
• Highly accountable and great at problem-solving.
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• AFN registered preferred.

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What's in it for you?

£55,000.00 - £65,000.00

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

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