Nutritionist - Future Nutrition

About the role

Tesco is on a mission to make healthy, sustainable food accessible and appealing to all. As a Nutritionist focused on Future Nutrition Trends & Needs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Tesco's long-term nutrition strategy, working cross-functionally across our Healthy & Sustainable Diets team and Product Development team. You'll identify emerging dietary trends, evolving consumer needs, and scientific advancements to help future-proof our product offerings and support healthier lifestyles for millions of customers.

You will be responsible for

Trend Forecasting & Insight Generation

• Monitor and interpret emerging scientific research and consumer trends in areas such as metabolic health, gut health, the microbiome, hormonal health, high-protein diets, and other evolving nutrition priorities.
• Translate complex science into actionable insights for product development and strategic planning.

Innovation & Product Development

• Partner with product teams to embed future-focused nutrition thinking into NPD (New Product Development).
• Support reformulation and innovation projects aligned with evolving health and sustainability goals including identified health cohorts.

Strategic Influence

• Contribute to Tesco's long-term health strategy, ensuring alignment with public health priorities and regulatory developments.
• Represent Tesco in external forums, academic partnerships, and industry collaborations on future nutrition.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the Company Nutritionist to ensure consistent nutrition representation across the business. Provide mutual cover during periods of absence to ensure there is a seamless point of contact for all nutrition-related queries and initiatives.
• Work closely with sustainability, marketing, policy, and commercial teams to integrate nutrition foresight into broader business planning.
• Support internal education and capability building on emerging nutrition topics.

You will need

• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Passion for future-focused thinking and innovation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related field.
• Registered Nutritionist or Dietitian.
• Proven experience in nutrition strategy, trend analysis, or innovation within retail, FMCG, or consultancy.

Whats in it for you?

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About Us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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