The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) – Lay Member
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is looking to appoint a lay member to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).
SACN is a UK-wide advisory committee set up to provide advice to the UK government on nutrition related matters.
The committee meets 3 times a year and is made up of specialists from a range of relevant disciplines and includes lay members. Members are expected to contribute robust views representing the interests of the wider public.
Applications are sought from members of the public:
- with experience of scrutinising complex documents
- general awareness of current food and nutritional issues and an appreciation of the wider public perceptions of these
- track record of significant achievement and personal effectiveness
- experience of representing the wider public and/or committee or board experience
Appointments are likely to be up to a maximum of 3 years in the first instance and will be determined by OHID’s Senior Responsible Officer for SACN. It will involve a time commitment of up to approximately 10 days per year.
Remuneration will be £200 per meeting and expenses will be paid in line with DHSC policy.
The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Applications are welcome from within and outside the UK.
