Senior Nutrition Specialist in Leeds, Yorkshire

Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact? As a Nutrition Scientist at Arla Foods, youll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape Arlas strategic priorities, drive new product development, and champion our health agenda. You will join our nutrition team that consists of 10 academics who are passionate about nutrition and health. As a team within Product & Innovation, we get to leave our mark on the products we send out into the world, making sure theyre healthy and that we are transparent in the way we communicate about health to the consumers, explains Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mrkbak. Were the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind global and local brands Arla, Lurpak and Castello. With a team of 19,000 passionate colleagues worldwide, weve grown to become the fifth-largest dairy company in the world and the largest producer of organic dairy products. What do we offer? Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage) 26 days holiday Bank Holidays BUPA single cover healthcare Bonus scheme Hybrid & Flexible working Pension contribution matched up to 6% 4 x annual salary life assurance Free to use onsite Gym Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop People agenda commitment to training and development Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform. Most importantly – Cheese hamper at Christmas! How you will make an impact As Nutrition Specialist, youll play a pivotal role in advancing Arlas health strategy and reinforcing our position within the UK food industry and society. Your expertise will help shape sustainable diets and strengthen our scientific foundation in nutrition and health. Some of your key responsibilities will include; Engage and educate colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets. Serve as the key point of contact, providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to communication, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda. Act as a strategic partner in initiatives driven by Arla UKs Health Strategy and represent the health agenda internally. Ensure strategic alignment and lead open innovation projects in the UK within the field of nutrition. Stay ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science. Strengthen Arla UKs connection to Nutrition & Health and Research & Development. Represent Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media on topics related to nutrition and health. What will make you successful To succeed in this role, you will have an MSc and PhD in Nutrition Science , along with at least 3 years of research experience in the field of nutrition science . Experience in the FMCG/food industry is a strong advantage. The ability to translate science into business opportunities, combined with excellent project leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for this role. Your goal is to enable the UK organization to deliver key milestones, projects, and KPIs that support our local Health Position, while translating Arlas global health strategy into actionable initiatives for the UK market. To achieve this, you will: Understand business and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio. Integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies. Build strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact. Be an innovative, results-oriented team player with a strong business mindset. Would you like to join us? If you want to drive innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. The closing date for this position is the 5 th January 2025 . For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mrkbak on 45 4160 7119.