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Nutrition Strategy & Communications Manager
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Job Title: Nutrition Strategy & Communications Manager
Location: Bournville, Birmingham (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site)
Contract Duration: December 2026 – November 2027 (Fixed-Term / Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £66,000 per annum
Department: Science & Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition (SARAN)
Role Overview
Join a global leader in the food and beverage industry as a Nutrition Strategy & Communications Manager to lead and execute nutrition and well-being strategies across the UK market. Based in Bournville within a collaborative 5-person team, this maternity cover position plays a critical role in supporting product innovation, assessing nutritional value against internal policies, and simplifying complex nutrition science for diverse audiences.
Working closely with regional cross-functional partners in the Netherlands and Poland, you will translate scientific knowledge into engaging communication strategies that drive brand credibility, support product development, and navigate evolving local regulatory landscapes.
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- Product Development & Strategy: Provide actionable nutrition input during product innovation and reformulations, assessing nutritional profiles against internal compliance guidelines and strategic well-being goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner internally with Product Development (Innovation/Wellbeing), Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, Marketing, Nutrition Research, and Corporate & Government Affairs.
- Nutrition Communications: Develop and align credible nutrition and well-being messages and claims for packaging, advertising, digital media, and external health professional materials.
- External & Government Affairs Support: Monitor the UK regulatory environment (including HFSS initiatives) and partner with Corporate Affairs to guide external communication and stakeholder strategies.
- Education & Outreach: Support internal employee nutrition education programs, execute health influencer outreach strategies, and support local nutrition conference activations.
- Regional Integration: Work closely with international nutrition teams in Poland and the Netherlands to adapt regional strategies for the UK market.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
- Scientific & Nutrition Background: Dietitian or Nutritionist background (registered/accredited with a recognized professional body preferred). Note: Direct industry experience is prioritized over advanced academic qualifications.
- Communication Skills: Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into simple, compelling, and compliant messaging for non-technical stakeholders, consumers, and marketers.
- Food Industry Experience: Demonstrated background in applied human nutrition, food regulations, and claim development within the food and beverage industry.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the UK regulatory landscape, including HFSS guidelines and food health policies.
- Project & Stakeholder Management: Strong autonomy, multi-tasking abilities, and experience managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
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