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.

🟡 What is in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

• 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

🟢 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.