Lead Nutrition Scientist

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48Job Description:Are you an experienced Nutrition Scientist driven by a desire to make a lasting difference by shaping the future of nutrition and sustainable diets? We are currently recruiting for a *Lead Nutrition Scientist *in our market development team to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home.
Working for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), an innovative and independent public body, this newly appointed role will provide the link between scientific discovery in human health and nutrition and creating meaningful propositions that promote and protect the reputation of UK food and farming.
You will need a high level of acumen alongside deep scientific understanding as you will be responsible for providing scientific expertise and leadership across diverse disciplines. Your role will be essential in shaping and delivering the nutrition and health strategy, fostering collaborations, managing projects, scientific trials & research and have extensive experience in reviewing and effectively communicating the latest nutrition science.
*Why join AHDB?*
This is a vital role working cross-functionally at the heart of a pioneering, award winning organisation. You will support the Head of Nutrition and Health, to help ensure the ideas and vision are brought to life through research, marketing and delivery programmes.
The successful candidate will be keen to stand up and make a difference, by supporting the role of dairy, cereals and lean beef, lamb & pork within the context of a healthy, sustainable diet by using independent evidence to drive collaborative action.
You will be joining an organisation of like minded, action orientated colleagues including marketing, communications, environment, legal, and retail teams to support AHDBs wider objective to shape the future of food production and a resilient food system that delivers nutritious and sustainable food.
*Responsibilities *
* Build and leverage the latest human health and nutritional science on levy payer products and the benefits of these for both health and planetary health to stakeholders (Retailers, KOL, Key nutrition influencers, HCP, academic institutes and wider scientific community)
* Support AHDBS Head of Nutrition and Health in the development and delivery of the nutrition and health strategy, providing human nutrition science expertise to support the AHDBs wider objective to promote and protect the reputation of UK farming and levy products, ensuring that independent scientific expertise and excellence is maintained and enhanced
* Support and promote scientific knowledge and research in human nutrition & health
* Identify opportunities and support the delivery of new research projects and collaborations to leverage AHDB as an independent scientific platform for open discussion and knowledge sharing with academic institutions, farmers, and growers
* Act as a senior spokesperson for AHDB sectors on matters relating to human nutrition and health, providing thought leadership for UK industry on the role of meat and dairy within a healthy and sustainable diet
* Represent AHDB sectors on relevant scientific external groups and committees and actively seek to promote AHDBs profile and role within the debate on healthy and sustainable diets, including undertaking public speaking opportunities
*Essential Criteria *
* Masters degree in nutrition/ nutritional science or related discipline (PhD desirable) and Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) or Registration in Dietetics
* Substantial experience as a Nutrition Scientist
* Extensive experience in accurately translating, critically reviewing, and effectively communicating new scientific research
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including working closely with executive teams
* Ability to truly collaborate cross-functionally with a variety of different teams across the organisation and with external stakeholders
* Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset fast learner and ability to work in a fast-paced innovative environment
* Strong decision making, problem solving and organisational skills
* Flexibility to travel as part of the role
*The Benefits…*
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work so have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:
* 35 hours per week, to include hybrid working
* 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
* A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
* Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
* Recognition Awards throughout the year
* Access to the Governments tax-free childcare scheme
* Reward Gateway membership this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings
*Apply now or call if you require any further information.*
*Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.*
At AHDB, you’ll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In personLocation: Coventry