Woking
Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes, • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people? Do you want to use your nutrition expertise to make a genuine social impact? We are looking for a highly organised and confident Nutritionist to join our dedicated team supporting Compass’ Education sector — covering state schools, independent schools, colleges and universities across approximately 2,000 sites. This role is part of a large, supportive team of registered nutritionists who drive our wellbeing agenda and contribute directly to our Social Value Strategy: Climate Promise, Social Promise and Wellbeing Promise. At Chartwells, people and planet sit at the heart of everything we do. About The Role This is a varied, meaningful and dynamic role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with pupils, students, families, school leaders and catering teams, ensuring safe allergen management, delivering engaging sessions, and helping promote healthy, sustainable eating. Key Responsibilities • Deliver educational nutrition sessions to children and young people aged 4–18, • Advise on and manage allergen processes and requests, • Write medical diet menus for pupils with allergies or intolerances, • Deliver nutrition and allergen training to pupils, students, academics and catering staff, • Promote school meals and communicate their benefits to clients, parents and pupils, • Carry out site audits to ensure compliance with allergen management, waste management and school food standards, • Support strategic social value projects across the education portfolio, • Contribute to new business and retention presentations About YouEssential Qualifications & Experience • Degree or qualification in Nutrition (AfN-accredited or equivalent), • Confident presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of children or adults, • Strong knowledge and experience of food allergies and intolerances, • Ability to translate complex nutrition information into clear, practical messages, • Excellent attention to detail, • Proven ability to manage a high workload, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholders, • Team player, • Full clean UK driver’s licence (the role requires travel across multiple sites) Desirable • Keen interest in sustainability and environmentally responsible food practices What We Offer • Company car or car allowance, • Laptop, • Mobile phone, • Employee wellbeing programme, • Access to our Perks and Work programme, • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people If you’re motivated by impact, passionate about nutrition, and excited to support a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape healthier futures across the UK’s education sector. About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1311/378200/52775485/SU #State Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
