Nutritionist & Engagement Partner Location: Dagenham Salary: £32,000£35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 36 hours/week, occasional early mornings and school visits About the Role Were looking for a passionate and proactive Nutritionist & Engagement Partner to join our mission to improve childrens health and wellbeing through nutritious school meals and food education. Youll work directly with schools, local authorities, and community partners to deliver impactful nutrition programmes and drive engagement across diverse communities. Key Responsibilities Work alongside the Head of Service and Food Development team to ensure nutrition and health is at the core of all food concepts and menus. Design and deliver new approaches that enhance the education and curriculum support we offer to each school/contract nutrition education workshops for pupils, staff, and parents. Develop and deliver nutrition education sessions within the business and for schools (primary and secondary). Present and deliver evidence-based information to drive business decisions on nutrition in line with the company catering strategy. Support schools in meeting and improving meal quality Conduct nutritional audits and assessments, and provide tailored advice Collaborate with chefs and catering teams to design healthy menus Build strong relationships with schools and local stakeholders Lead engagement campaigns to raise awareness of food insecurity and healthy eating Monitor programme impact and report on outcomes Engagement and interaction with education groups via e-mail, social media and face-to-face As an integral member of the senior food team, the Nutritionist will be expected to present and deliver evidence-based information to drive business decisions on nutrition in line with the company catering strategy. About you Qualifications, Skills & Experience Degree in Nutrition or related field preferred. A natural passion for nutritional wellbeing and experience at a similar level within the Food service sector. Experience working with schools, community health, or food education and using nutrition software systems Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to engage diverse audiences and build trust Knowledge of UK school food policy and child nutrition The ability to work both independently and with managers, chefs and kitchen teams. Knowledge and experience in translating evidence-based nutrition science into useful information. IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Working arrangements Location: Dagenham with travel to client sites as per business requirement. Contract: Full time, permanent. Number of working weeks: 52 weeks (Annual leave to be taken during school half term). Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Typically core hours will range from 7am to 3.30pm). Salary: Starting at £32,000 per annum About us: We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs. Why Join Us? Were a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Youll have the opportunity to shape learning journeys, support career development, and make a real impact on our people and culture. Perks & Benefits: Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Paid Holidays from 23 days plus bank holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Great offices & local amenities including our on-site Café (with discounts via our app) Free on-site parking Access to independent mortgage advisory service Career development and training opportunities A great team with a friendly and inclusive workplace culture. If you are passionate about nutrition and looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by clicking Apply and submitting your CV. REF-222 629