Junior Nutritionist

Joint post with British Nutrition Foundation/Marks & Spencer

We have an opportunity for a 12-month placement jointly at the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) and Marks & Spencer (M&S). This unique dual role will offer the candidate the opportunity to get a wide experience in a nutrition role in a charity and retail setting. The chosen candidate will be passionate about nutrition and play a key role in driving forward M&S’s health strategy, as well as helping BNF to communicate evidence-based dietary messages to the general public.

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF)

 

The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity. It provides impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Its core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all. BNF has a long-established reputation for partnership working and its ability to bring together those with an interest in food and nutrition from diverse sectors - academia, medicine, education, communication and the food chain.

 

Find out more here: About the British Nutrition Foundation

 

The successful applicant will be allocated a mentor at BNF and be involved in a number of nutrition science activities, which may include writing articles and content on nutrition and healthy and sustainable diets for specific audiences, supporting communication and dissemination to key stakeholders on multiple platforms and contributing to the development of BNF’s Healthy Eating Week/Snack-tember.

 

Marks & Spencer (M&S)

 

M&S is a leading British retailer bringing quality, great value food, clothing, and homeware to millions of customers globally. M&S Food is known for their quality, freshness and innovation, whilst also being recognised as the leading retailer for offering healthy choices.

 

M&S is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing by developing innovative healthier products and ranges, providing trusted nutrition information and encouraging customers to make healthier food choices.  

Find out more here: https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/sustainability/our-products/health-wellbeing

 

The successful applicant will:

 

  • Work within the Health, Nutrition & Sustainable Diets team to support driving the M&S Health Strategy
  • Regularly assist the team with extensive and integral nutrition data management, analytics and reporting
  • Proactively assist the team with management of nutrition policies, website updates and monthly social media posts
  • Provide clear communication of nutrition news, updates and innovation opportunities
  • Assist in healthier category development and range analysis (e.g. salt, sugar, sat fat, portion size content)
  • Undertake regular recipe analysis and drive healthier recipe improvements
  • Carry out nutrition benchmarking exercises, market comparisons and scientific reviews

 

What are we looking for?

 

Key skills required:

 

  • Strong data & analytical skills (MS Excel proficiency essential)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organisation (ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities)
  • Confident communication
  • Effective relationship building
  • Curiosity and creativity

 

We are looking for a recent bachelor’s (with a minimum of a 2:1) or master’s degree graduate in Nutrition or Dietetics ideally with some work or previous placement experience and registered or eligible for registration with the Association for Nutrition

 

What can you expect?

 

The successful applicant can expect to spend a day a week at BNF’s office and four days a week at M&S offices, both in Central London. Hybrid working arrangements can be discussed, but presence in the office will be anticipated for the majority of the role.

The successful applicant will be employed by BNF on a starting salary of £27 500 per annum with the post commencing on 1 July 2025. After completion of a successful 3-month probation period, additional benefits will include a contribution to a personal pension, a season ticket loan and medical insurance.

 

Applications

 

Applicants should send a covering letter, CV and a reference from a course tutor or previous employer to a.spiro@nutrition.org.uk by 25th April 2025.  First interviews are anticipated to start on w/c 5 May and final interviews in w/c 19 May 2025.

 

Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send it along with your CV and supporting statement.

 

Our approach to diversity is simple —it’s about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at the British Nutrition Foundation. We are committed to welcoming all applicants with the right skills, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression, age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Diversity fuels innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to the companies and people we work with.  If you need any specific arrangements to be made or considerations to be taken during our recruitment and selection process to enable you to perform at your best, please let us know in your covering email or letter.

 

For any queries please do contact Ayela Spiro a.spiro@nutrition.org.uk