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Diet and Health Executive
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Central London (Bloomsbury)
Salary: Competitive
The Role
Assist the UK Diet and Health Policy Manager in the development and promotion of
industry
policy in diet, health and nutrition. To advise members on scientific,
technological and regulatory
developments in respect of these policies and to promote industry's work to
wider stakeholders. As
Diet and Health Executive, you will:
- Develop and review policy relating to diet and health, including, but not
limited to, obesity
strategies across the UK and the Public Health England reformulation
programmes.
This will include
liaising and exchanging information and views with relevant interested parties,
developing responses
to consultations and producing committee papers to meet specified deadlines.
- Support the UK Diet and Health Policy Manager in representing FDF's policies to
Government, Public Health England, Welsh Government, retailers, food service
and
consumer
organisations.
- Help communicate FDF policies clearly and accurately, which will include
ensuring that the
diet and health section on the FDF website and associated policy briefings are
kept up to date.
- Provide advice to industry, including both trade associations and individual
companies. This
will also include giving oral updates at various meetings, including deputising
for the UK Diet and
Health Policy Manager as appropriate. Support the communication of diet and
health policy work
through FDF webinars and podcasts.
- Provide secretariat support including minute writing for a range of meetings,
including the
Nutrition Committee – a committee of nutrition and regulatory managers from
member companies.
- Monitor scientific, technical and regulatory developments and UK Government
policies and
proposals that relate to the food and drink industry. Keeping up-to date with
the latest nutrition
research and related media activity.
- Assist in scheduling and organising meetings where required and occasionally
other events
such as conferences, workshops and seminars.
The Team
FDF's Regulation, Science and Sustainability team provide a timely and expert
service to
members, on technical and regulatory developments of interest to the UK food
and
drink industry.
The team covers a wide range of issues including Allergens, Food Contact
Materials, Food Law and
Labelling, Residues and Contaminants and support a number of serviced Sector
Associations on
specific category areas of interest.
Requirements
This role requires consultation with, and provision of advice to, the food
industry, directly to
companies and through trade associations, as well as exchanging information and
views with
Government and a wide range of other organisations and groups. This requires an
ability to
understand, discuss and explain the detail and implications of policies with
both technical experts and
non-scientists. The role also requires good administrative ability, including
providing effective
secretariat to committees.
Essential
- Knowledge of food policy as it relates to obesity and nutrition, and the food
industry.
- Proven written and oral communication skills to a range of audiences.
- Ability to prioritise a range of tasks and work to tight deadlines.
- Self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work flexibly and cope with change.
- Degree educated or equivalent in nutrition or dietetics, food technology, food
science or
related subject.
Desirable
- Registered dietitian, associate or registered nutritionist.
- Committee secretariat experience.
- Experience of working for a trade association or similar member-led organisation.
- Experience of working with the food industry.
How to Apply
We'd love to hear from you, if you think your experience and skillset are suited
to the role.
Please send us your CV, covering letter and salary expectations, illustrating
why you'd be a great
candidate to Recruitment@fdf.org.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 22 January 2021, 5:30pm
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FDF operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all
applications
regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race,
colour, ethnic origin,
nationality, religion/beliefs, disability and age.
Our organisation
We're the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) - the voice of the UK food and drink
industry: the largest manufacturing sector in the country. We help our members
operate in a highly regulated marketplace to maximise their competitiveness and
profitability. Our job is to communicate our industry's values and concerns to
Government, regulators, consumers and the media. We also work in partnership
with
key players in the food supply chain to ensure our food is safe, affordable and
nutritious.
Our benefits
FDF is a great place to work where we take wellbeing seriously and have a great
benefits package to match, offering a pension scheme, life insurance, 25 days
holiday, private healthcare, leisure travel insurance, gym subsidy,
interest-free
season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
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Our workplace
We're based in the heart of central London in a modern, bright open-plan office.
We have a friendly work culture with great break-out spaces, quiet booths and
opportunities for flexible-working. Our 'Feel Good for Life' team regularly
organises events and activities to promote positive health and wellbeing.
Last reviewed: 06 Jan 2021