Nutritionist - Future Nutrition

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.

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.

What's 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

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility