Nordic Nutrition Specialist

Anonymous

On behalf of our client, a leading global company, we are looking for an independent and driven professional for a newly establish position as Nutrition Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to join a market leading business creating significant impact across the Nordics.

Our client is aligned around a mission to make the brand one of the most respected, trusted, and admired brands in the world. They will do this through actions to drive responsible business growth, investments to foster community and sustainability, and compelling communications that matter to the customers, the systems, and their partners.

We are searching for a Company Nutritionist who can advance their food impact agenda and goals across the Nordics. As the Company Nutritionist you will develop, drive and oversee the Nutrition strategy across the Nordics in collaboration with the menu team, and take part in the implementation of the nutrition guidelines.

Responsibilities

Food Impact Strategy

Lead and develop a comprehensive food impact strategy. Specifically, co-lead management of nutrition strategy with the Menu team and integrate/align with other key impact strategies and teams
Pro-actively drive and support the organization on nutrition goals, policies, progress measurement and reporting, in alignment with other relevant teams in the Nordics and
Collaborate across teams to advance data tracking, internal and external insights and amplification
Maintain understanding of leading trends and changes in food, nutrition, health and climate, including regulatory developments
Identify potential opportunities and risks related to food impact and nutrition
Engage with government, NGOs in the public health dialogues and contribute to advaocacy building for the business
Commercial awareness in order to idenitfy nutritional opportunities and strategies that contribute to the growth of the

Stakeholder management and Subject Matter Expert

Be the SME on the impact of the food (i.e. related to nutrition, choice, marketing, sustainable diets and public health) and support innovation in informed customer choices
Serve as Nordic lead SME supporting nutrition-related impact/ESG reporting
Partner with Nordic Communications and Marketing on credible narratives and messaging related to food strategy and nutrition commitments (nutrition communication tools, materials and messaging e.g. press releases, educational materials, presentations, and customer facing materials .
Represent the brand at relevant conferences, external engagements, internal events, etc.

Your profile

Bachelors Degree or relevant practical experience in nutrition, public health, or food-related field
Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience within the food industry in technical or regulatory role
Knowledge and networks within nutrition, sustainable consumption, global food systems, environmental issues
Experience of Nordic (EU) food policy, nutrition policy and labelling legislation
Experience managing trends in nutrition, food, climate, and regulatory issues
Ability to foster strong internal networks and relationships with external partners
Experience educating and influencing internally to motivate action
Good communication and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate a “can do” positive and committed attitude with a genuine desire and capacity to understand and relate to others
Thrive in a culture of continuous improvement
Nordic experience is a plus

Would you like to know more?

The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with the consulting company Compass Human Resources Group. If you want to learn more about this position before submitting your CV, please do not hesitate to contact Research Manager Pernille Hemmingsen or Research Consultant Rebecca Saks on telephone +45 70 20 12 75. As we process CVs continuously, we encourage you to submit your CV at your earliest convenience if you are interested. Please note that all enquiries will be handled with confidentiality and that we will reply to the email address from which you send your CV.

Deadline for application: As soon as possible
Workplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Reference: 2507.002
Company: Anonymous

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