We are looking for two new members of our Advisory Committee.
The Advisory Committee supports the Foundation's Board of Trustees and is comprised of 10 independent advisors who support the organisation on a pro bono basis. It is chaired by Professor Janet Cade, Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology at Leeds University, supported by Vice-Chair Kate Platts, Head of Research and Innovation, Westfield Health.
Members are appointed solely on their ability to contribute to the strategy and impact of the British Nutrition Foundation, and do not in any way represent their organisations or sectors.
The Advisory Committee has a number of roles including, advising the Board on issues relating to the Foundation's strategic plan, sharing relevant external insights and taking part in task and finish groups to consider specific insights in depth.
We are recruiting for two new members of the Committee from the following fields:
- Academia - an individual with significant expertise in nutrition science or allied disciplines within the broad areas of interest to the British Nutrition Foundation (e.g. sustainability, food systems) and an understanding of the interface between nutrition science, food policy and the UK / international food industry.
- Public Health - an individual with experience at a senior level in public health, ideally a Director of Public Health or former director, or senior expertise in a related field with excellent knowledge of current issues in public health and diet-related ill health. They will be able to use their knowledge of UK health systems, network and connections to advise where the British Nutrition Foundation may be able to add value to public health teams.
Applications should be submitted by 5pm on 2nd September 2024.
For full details and how to apply, please see the Advisory Committee Candidate Pack
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, along with your application