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Company Description The Health Food Manufacturers' Association (HFMA) is the leading Trade Association for the natural health industry in the UK. As the authoritative voice of the sector, HFMA advocates for its members' interests with legislators and regulators. The association promotes best practices focused on product quality and safety while providing reliable and responsible information to consumers. HFMA plays a significant role in shaping industry standards and supporting the growth of the natural health market. Job Title: Scientific Adviser Department: HFMA Adviser Reports to: Director General Employment Type: Consultant Location: Remote Contracted Days: To be discussed. Purpose • Advises the HFMA on scientific issues relating to specialist health foods and food supplements., • Proactively defend UK and EU food supplement and protect the interests of the HFMA Members, • Research and report on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods Regulations, • Support HFMA in keeping its members informed and educated on scientific issues relating to specialist health foods and food supplements., • Staying ahead of scientific literature to identify emerging trends and new research that supports natural health products., • Translating complex scientific data into clear, actionable insights for HFMA and its members Regular Responsibilities • Provide monthly reports to the HFMA Council (8-10 per annum), which are also shared with HFMA Members., • Attend (in person) HFMA’s Member-only Technical & Regulatory Working Group Meetings and present updates as required (6-8 per annum)., • Attend (in person) and present at HFMA ‘s Annual General Meeting, • Provide an article for HFMAs Annual Report, • Present two HFMA webinars per annum, • Presents at least 2 (per annum) of HFMA organised/endorsed Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Trade Shows., • Provide an analysis of 3 Positive Natural Health Products studies per month for HFMA’s Member Research Insider bulletin. Ad hoc Responsibilities • Ad hoc advice to HFMA, CLEAR CHECK®, Council and HFMA Members via CLEAR CHECK®, • Provide expert advice in response to media and regulatory issues, • Attendance at Council meetings as required (2-3 per annum), • Ad hoc involvement in negotiations with Regulators in UK and EU, • Involvement in planning and executing campaigns to promote the positive role of supplementation, • Other projects as agreed (e.g. creating HFMA member Guidance notes, and Reports on various subjects (previous examples: Collagen Report and Consumer Guide to Labelling Nutrient Reference Values on Children’s Products in the UK) Requirement for the role • Degree (ideally MSc or PhD) in nutrition, food science, biomedical science, pharmacology, or related field Research experience related to: • Food supplements, • Functional foods / natural health products, • Nutritional science, • Publications, systematic reviews, or clinical research involvement, • Experience evaluating scientific literature, • Experience writing scientific reports or evidence reviews, • Experience presenting complex scientific information to non-scientific audiences Knowledge in • UK and EU food supplement regulations, • Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation, • EFSA / UK regulatory processes, • Evidence standards for health claims This role benefits from someone who understands the industry.

The NIHR is funded through the ___ and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world class facilities, conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five year infrastructure funding schemes. Job Description We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Manager to manage a high profile NIHR portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes. These schemes drive the delivery of research breakthroughs into life saving treatments for patients, driving innovation and enabling the UK’s international competitiveness in crucial areas of experimental medicine, applied health and care research. Job Purpose Reporting to a Programme Lead, and working closely with the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, and the Department for Health and Social Care, the postholder will lead the planning and delivery of all activities for their portfolio of research infrastructure schemes. This will include the development of the strategic direction for future funding competitions; leading on the delivery of funding competitions and the management of awards; and working with internal and external stakeholders to capture impact, promote collaborative working and other priority areas relevant to your schemes portfolio. We are looking for someone with a broad perspective of academia, funding, project management and health related policy. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide our community of researchers with support and advice. Key Accountabilities: • Developing the strategic direction for existing funding schemes, • Lead the process of commissioning research, • Development of new funding calls, • Stakeholder engagement, • Contract monitoring and annual reporting Qualifications and Experience: Required Criteria • A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research, • Substantial relevant work experience, preferably including the delivery of research funding allocation processes, in one of the following environments: research funding body (either government or charitable), research management within the NHS or HEIs, industry or academia, • The ability to demonstrate an interest in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy Desirable Criteria • Line management and staff development experience Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £51,300+ Candidates may receive offers beyond the listed range Location: Twickenham , London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 per week Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Discretionary Annual bonus Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: This is a hybrid role based at our office in Twickenham, London with a minimum requirement of one in office day per week. This requirement may increase based on team needs or operational demands. How to Apply If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As quantitative analyst at the Centre for Growth you will help deliver our ambition to: • Position BCG as the recognised leading voice and perspective in the UK market on key topics., • Help drive UK growth and advantage by orchestrating breakthroughs in ideas and action that lead to material shifts and change., • Help to lead the development and management of our core UK macroeconomic analysis as well as tailoring it for specific clients. Support expansion of macro work beyond UK market., • Raise BCG's profile and brand among C-suite executives and other industry, government, and community leaders., • Develop high quality conversations with clients and potential clients on key topics impact their sectors and the wider market., • In this role you will directly support the Senior Director of the Centre for Growth as they work with a variety of practice areas and global experts to leverage BCG's capabilities to put our firm at the centre of national discussion about issues of critical importance to the future of the UK. This will include:, • Help to drive BCG Centre for Growth agenda & profile, • Support the development and management of our core UK macroeconomic analysis as well as tailoring it for specific clients, • Own and direct the quantitative analysis and research across all of the Centre’s workstreams. Help to onboard and manage teams driving priority research topics and manage a variety of workstreams beyond your own., • Help to develop, research, publish and sustain external engagement on 4+ priority topics per year, which have a high impact on public debates around UK growth and competitive advantage, • Collaborate with practice area teams to identify and act on opportunities to leverage Centre as a platform to support/amplify broader range of commercial priorities and thought leadership (beyond 2-4 focus topics each year), • Develop agenda for and support dialogue and events designed to expand and strengthen BCG UK’s network at both C-suite and senior government/community levels., • Support creation of marketing program to broaden BCG followership in UK and boost our profile among key audiences as well as identifying opportunities for the Centre to Growth to be a leading voice in external environments, • Be present in public conversation around key topics, including directly representing BCG research through regular social media dialogue, op-eds, interviews, etc. You’re good at • Driving and delivering outputs autonomously, but happy to collaborate, • In depth analysis and creating coherent messaging from complex topic matters, • Compiling, cleaning and analysing data to support and evidence your research, • Networking and collaborating with a willingness to help drive the creation of coalitions to support the aims of the Centre for Growth, • Clear communication of complex topics with the ability to adapt both written and verbal communications for different audiences, • Thinking outside the box and applying different analytical lenses to problems, you’re able to identify novel solutions to challenges that are tailored to a specific target audience, • Managing fast paced workstreams and supporting the development of internal BCG secondees into the Centre, • You enjoy learning new skills and are comfortable rapidly getting up to speed on abstract and sometimes technical topics while retaining a clear vision of the bigger picture What You'll Bring 5+ years experience of working in consulting, the civil service, think tanks, academia or similar roles with a specific quantitative element. Knowledge of macro and micro economic disciplines, with a background in economics Experience of navigating economic databases and analysing large datasets Experience of researching and publishing in depth analysis on fast moving topics Ideally experience of working in both the private and public sector, or at least has a good understanding of both spheres Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. (Click here )( for more information on E-Verify.

A leading research services organization in Teddington seeks a Programme Director to lead a major government programme.This role is crucial for shaping the programme’s vision and ensuring its successful delivery, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and risk management.The ideal candidate will h

Director Community Engagement Board Location: Remote, with travel to meetings in the Heathrow area 23 times per week (maximum 90-minute commute) Salary: £90,000 per annum Contract: Full-time (secondment considered) Annual Leave: 30 days per annum Closing Date: 6 March 2026 The Organisation An independent, non-profit body has been established to provide objective scrutiny and community engagement in relation to a major UK infrastructure project. The organisation supports and engages communities and stakeholders impacted by airport expansion and associated development proposals. The organisation is now building enhanced capability to strengthen independent community engagement as the project progresses through key statutory planning stages. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities served. The Opportunity This is a rare and influential leadership opportunity for a senior professional who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and is motivated by public value and social impact. As Director of the Community Engagement Board, you will establish, lead and sustain an effective and credible Board. Working closely with the Chair, you will shape strategic direction, oversee delivery of the agreed work programme, and ensure the Board operates independently, transparently and with authority. You will play a central role in fostering trusted relationships between communities, public bodies and project promoters ensuring that engagement is meaningful, evidence-based and impactful. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Work Programme Development Support the Chair and Board to develop and refine a clear, focused work programme Ensure alignment with community priorities, statutory processes and project timelines Maintain clarity of purpose, scope and measurable outcomes Delivery & Execution Accountable for delivery of the agreed work programme Translate strategy into practical plans, actions and deliverables Monitor progress and adapt to emerging issues and stakeholder feedback Personally contribute to high-quality outputs including consultation responses, policy briefings and research notes Influence & Organisational Capability Provide policy-influencing leadership, ensuring community insight informs decision-making processes Strengthen engagement and influencing capability across formal consultation processes Ensure outputs are credible, timely, evidence-based and accessible Representation & Senior Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior public representative of the Community Engagement Board Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders including project promoters, local authorities, government bodies, airlines, businesses and residents Represent the Board confidently in high-level forums and public settings Establishment & Governance Lead the establishment and ongoing development of the Board, including recruitment of members and engagement of expert advisers Ensure robust governance arrangements and effective board operations Support the Chair and members to operate collectively and independently Uphold transparency, accountability and integrity Act as Deputy Chair and oversee the Boards secretariat People Management Line manage a small team supporting the Board Set objectives and foster a collaborative, flexible and high-performing culture Ensure contractors and specialists deliver quality work to time and budget Essential Criteria Senior Leadership Experience Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment Demonstrable experience delivering high-profile, multi-agency programmes Sound judgement and resilience in contested or ambiguous environments Credibility & Representation Ability to engage confidently with senior executives, public sector leaders and community representatives Excellent communication, influencing and public presentation skills Skilled in balancing challenge with constructive relationship-building Policy & Engagement Expertise Experience operating within and influencing public policy environments Strong understanding of consultation and stakeholder engagement processes Governance Experience Experience leading or supporting boards, partnerships or advisory bodies Strong understanding of governance, accountability and effective board practice People Management Proven experience leading and managing teams Ability to build capability and drive performance Desirable Criteria Experience of major infrastructure projects and nationally significant planning processes Familiarity with local government and statutory consultation procedures Experience working in politically sensitive or highly scrutinised contexts Strong background in community or stakeholder engagement Values & Approach Strong commitment to delivering social value Dedication to independence, transparency and meaningful engagement Respect for community perspectives and lived experience Inclusion & Accessibility The organisation is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Adjustments can be made at any stage of the application process. Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. TPBN1_UKTJ