Nutrition Bulletin Editor

We are looking for a part-time/hybrid Journal Editor to join our Nutrition Intelligence Team.

 

Closing date: 31 January 2025

 

The British Nutrition Foundation exists to promote health and wellbeing and prevent diet-related ill health through evidence-based nutrition science. 

 

It provides a bridge between nutrition science, government, industry, education and people.  Its team of nutrition scientists and education professionals promotes access to the latest evidence-based and trusted nutrition science, so that people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to make positive food, diet and lifestyle choices, and to create a healthier, more sustainable food environment for all.

 

Key to our success are professional employees who are passionate about growing the impact of the British Nutrition Foundation by producing evidence-based, up-to-date synthesis of nutrition research; championing the importance of nutrition science and food sustainability to thought leaders, decision makers, government and other stakeholders; and making practical recommendations as to how evidence-based nutrition research can be applied. 

 

Please note this is a 3 day per week, part-time position.  Whilst we would like to have the opportunity to work face-to-face, this is a hybrid position which does not require the candidate to be in the London office every week.

 

Role

 

The purpose of this role is to develop and promote Nutrition Bulletin, the peer-reviewed journal of the British Nutrition Foundation.   Core responsibilities will be as follows:

  • Working with the Science Director and the Editorial Board, develop and deliver an annual strategy for Nutrition Bulletin, carrying out scientific editing, liaising with authors, commissioning peer-reviewed content and carrying out other related activities to support the day to day functioning of the journal.  
  • Be the point of contact for our publisher, to oversee production including scheduling and approving content for publication. 
  • Work closely with other teams across the Foundation to identify issues in nutrition science that could be covered in Nutrition Bulletin.  
  • From time to time, and with our Science Director, liaise with our Scientific and Advisory Committees to identify emerging issues to highlight and to develop ideas to grow and promote Nutrition Bulletin.  
  • Propose ways to market Nutrition Bulletin to priority audiences, in the UK and internationally, developing its reach and impact.  
  • Work closely with the Foundation’s Communications Team to promote Nutrition Bulletin and create specific, timely content for the media, social media, and nutrition.org.uk.  
  • Develop effective working relationships with the journal’s external Editorial Advisory Board (EAB), providing support and identifying new members for the EAB as needed. 
  • Take responsibility for the financial performance of Nutrition Bulletin, working with our publisher, Wiley, to optimise financial results and to ensure the journal is sustainable in the long-term.  

Skills & Experience Required

  • A degree, or ideally a post graduate degree, or equivalent, in nutrition or dietetics.
  • Previous experience of journal editing on a science-related subject is essential.
  • Experience of digital publishing, commissioning peer-reviewed content, and developing and maintaining contacts in a specialist field.
  • An ability to edit articles and proofread to a high standard of accuracy, and to meet deadlines.
  • Financial confidence, and the ability to consider the profitability of the journal and opportunities to grow maximising its reach and impact.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent project management and delivery skills.

Are you ready to become part of our team of dedicated individuals? 

 

If so, please send your CV and cover letter to recruit@beststarthr.com

 

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

 

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, neuro diversity, ethnicity, social background and perspective. Diversity fuels innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us more closely to the organisations 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 letter.