Dietitian

The Vegan Society exists to promote a lifestyle where humans do not exploit non-human animals for the purposes of food, clothing or anything else.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and HCPC-registered Dietitian to join our team, working within our campaigns, policy and research department to lead on evidence-based vegan nutrition and outreach.

What You Will Receive

• Salary of £35,235 – £39,513 per annum, depending on experience
• 28 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays
• Ethical pension scheme (5–7% employer contribution)
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash-back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Climate Perks Policy (up to 6 days additional paid time off when choosing sustainable transportation for foreign holidays)
• Animal companion compassionate leave
• Death in service benefit
• A fun, supportive and solutions-focused team
• Central Birmingham office location

What You Will Do

As a Dietitian, you will be part of our nutrition service, contributing to public education, outreach, and policy initiatives, as part of our campaigns, research and policy team. Your work will ensure we continue to provide up-to-date, practical information on vegan health and nutrition for the general public, professionals, caterers, and our wider community.

Specifically, you will:

• Conduct evidence reviews and create accessible, science-based resources
• Represent The Vegan Society in public-facing contexts, such as group talks and events
• Contribute to campaigns and policy work related to vegan health promotion
• Support the development of digital and social content on nutrition topics
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with strategic communications
• Attend in-person meetings and events as required, with funded travel when applicable

What You Must Have

To be considered as a Dietitian, you will need:

• Professional experience in a clinical or public health setting
• Knowledge in creating content across websites and social media platforms
• A strong understanding of evidence-based vegan nutrition
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms
• A vegan lifestyle and commitment to animal welfare, human and planetary health
• The ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking or media experience
• Registration with the HCPC as a dietitian

Other organisations may call this role Registered Dietitian, Nutrition and Health Officer, Plant-Based Dietitian, Public Health Dietitian, or Health Promotion Lead.

A Bit More About Us

We believe in a world where resources are used in a sustainable way for the current population and future generations, and no-one goes hungry.

We’re progressive, forward focused and work to make veganism easily adoptable and widely recognised as the key approach to reducing animal suffering and environmental damage.

Through a range of initiatives, products and programmes, we are bringing veganism into the mainstream, raising the profile of the vegan lifestyle and progressing the global movement.

Further Information

Location: Birmingham

Working Style: Remote, with occasional travel to events or talks, as well as in person meetings with the wider team.

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025

Veganism is at the heart of our values and mission, and it is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle. The Occupational Requirement section of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

We also promote a workplace where everyone is included, are users of the Disability Confident scheme and aim to create an environment where everyone can be their whole selves.

Next Steps

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For any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch. Contact details can be found on the Vegan Society website.