Job & Volunteer Opportunities

The Association for Nutrition is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for positions available from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Vacancies at AfN

There are currently no positions available.
Please check back, as we will post positions available at AfN when they are open for application.

External Opportunities for Registrants

Head of UK Diet and Health Policy (maternity cover)

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) are looking for a Head of UK Diet and Health Policy to join their team on a maternity cover basis. This is an ideal role for an experienced RNutr, and is a senior role leading FDF’s policy development work on diet, health and nutrition. You will be advising companies on scientific, regulatory and political developments, helping them understand a complex and evolving policy landscape and ensuring the food and drink industry has an informed and constructive voice in discussions about the nation’s health.

Location

Central London (Hybrid - 2/3 days in office per week)

Salary

£65k per year, with excellent benefits

Closing date

1 Nov 2026
More information

Health Information Officer

WCRF are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and innovative Health Information Officer to develop, deliver and promote practical, engaging health information that helps people reduce their risk of cancer through healthy choices about diet, weight and physical activity, based on their Cancer Prevention Recommendations.

Location

London

Salary

£30,000-32,000

Closing date

1 Nov 2026
More information

Performance Nutritionist Loughborough University National Tennis Academy

Loughborough University National Tennis Academy is seeking an exceptional Performance Nutritionist to join their high-performing team, delivering world-class nutrition support to athletes within the Academy.

Location

Loughborough

Salary

£29,588-£34,610 pro rata

Closing date

1 Nov 2026
More information

Research Fellow in Nutrition – Research, Policy and Impact

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver both a longitudinal household study and an intervention trial to monitor and improve the transition to healthy diets from sustainable sources across the Island of Ireland.

Location

Belfast

Salary

£43,000-56,000

Closing date

2 Nov 2026
More information

Product Development Technologist

As a Product Development Technologist your role will be to validate product developments and provide appropriate documentation and support to promote customer acceptance through to seamless product launches.

Location

Bourne

Salary

Not Disclosed

Closing date

2 Nov 2026
More information

NPD Developer

In this role, you’ll be involved from concept to launch—supporting the NPD Manager, tasting products with chefs, meeting suppliers, and helping bring exciting new products to market for some of the UK’s biggest retailers.

Location

Derby

Salary

Not Disclosed

Closing date

2 Nov 2026
More information

Commercial Poultry Nutritionist

As a Commercial Poultry Nutritionist, you will manage key accounts within the poultry production sector, including feed mills and poultry producers. Your focus will be on building trusted partnerships, delivering nutritional expertise, and driving business growth through applying innovative solutions. 

Location

Thirsk

Salary

Not Disclosed

Closing date

2 Nov 2026
More information

Pig Commercial Nutritionist

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial impact, working closely with pig producers, feed manufacturers, and industry partners across the UK.

Location

Remote

Salary

Not Disclosed

Closing date

2 Nov 2026
More information

Health Coach (Dietitian/Nutritionist) – Specialist Weight Management

In this role, you’ll support people living with obesity to make sustainable lifestyle and behaviour changes, working as part of a multidisciplinary team within our Specialist Weight Management Service (SWMS).

Location

Remote

Salary

Not Disclosed

Closing date

2 Nov 2026
More information

Public Health Strategist Officer

This role will support public health programmes focused on maternity and the early years, contributing to the delivery of Newham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and wider efforts to reduce health inequalities.

Location

London

Salary

£44,184 - £53,919

Closing date

8 Nov 2026
More information

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We are looking for a mixed-methods researcher with experience working on resilient food systems/sustainable nutrition research questions, with strong evidence synthesis skills, and an ability for public and stakeholder engagement to co-produce positive impacts from research.

Location

Exeter

Salary

£44,352

Closing date

8 Nov 2026
More information

Director of Science

The Director of Science will provide strategic leadership for Safefood’s scientific and evidence functions across food safety, nutrition, public health, emerging food system challenges and other technical disciplines.

Location

Cork

Salary

€102,744

Closing date

9 Nov 2026
More information