If you think your experience and skills are suited to the role, please send your CV to nutrition@NDC.ie

Job Title: Nutritionist

Job Type: Full-time, in office

Organisation:

The National Dairy Council (NDC) champions the role of quality, pasture-based dairy and its nutrition benefits in supporting healthier and more active living. It is a private, farmer-funded marketing agency which works to promote and protect Ireland’s internationally-renowned dairy reputation. It aims to ensure that Irish dairy is recognised and trusted as an important component of a healthy sustainable diet, which is central to Ireland’s culture and economy.

Role and Responsibilities:

The National Dairy Council’s nutrition portfolio is driven by health promotion. There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based, responsible communications that drive NDC marketing campaigns.

This is a full time role and will be based at the NDC office in Sandyford, Dublin. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Nutritionist. Key accountabilities include:

• The monitoring and evaluation of scientific research in relation to dairy, nutrition & health
• Dissemination of new research to make it accessible and relevant to health professionals and consumers
• Working with health and sports professional partners on events and webinars
• Health promotion activity to consumers via events and literature
• Nutrition education support for school initiatives
• Media engagement through print articles, radio interview, TV and digital
• Collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team on nutrition aspects of creative advertising, promotion, and social media, ensuring that all outputs are scientifically valid and compliant with EU Nutrition & Health Claim legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).

Skills and experience needed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team, while also work independently
• Strong organisational and event management skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Essential requirements:

• Degree in human nutrition, nutrition science or dietetics
• At least 3 years professional experience working in health promotion
• Registered nutritionist (AFN), registered dietitian (CORU), or eligibility for registration
• Experience in writing both scientific and consumer focused literature
• Ability to translate key scientific concepts for communications activity

Desirable requirements:

• Understanding of EU Nutrition & Health Claims legislation
• Knowledge of dairy nutrition and sustainable food systems
• An energetic and open minded individual
• An interest in sports nutrition

Candidates must have eligibility to live and work in Ireland.

If you think your experience and skills are suited to the role, please send your CV to nutrition@NDC.ie