Senior Nutrition Specialist

Senior Nutrition Specialist – Leeds

Arla Foods

Hybrid working pattern.

Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact? As a Nutrition Scientist at Arla Foods, you’ll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape Arla’s strategic priorities, drive new product development, and champion our health agenda.

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• BUPA single cover healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid & Flexible working
• Pension contribution matched up to 6%
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• Free to use onsite Gym
• Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop
• People agenda commitment to training and development
• Flexible Benefits – buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme – discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform

• Engage and educate colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets.
• Serve as the key point of contact, providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to communication, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda.
• Act as a strategic partner in initiatives driven by Arla UK’s Health Strategy and represent the health agenda internally.
• Ensure strategic alignment and lead open innovation projects in the UK within the field of nutrition.
• Stay ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science.
• Strengthen Arla UK’s connection to Nutrition & Health and Research & Development.
• Represent Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media on topics related to nutrition and health.

• Hold an MSc in Nutrition Science with at least 3 years of research experience, OR a PhD in Nutrition Science with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in the FMCG/food industry is a strong advantage.
• The ability to translate science into business opportunities, combined with excellent project leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

• Understand business and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio.
• Integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies.
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact.
• Be an innovative, results‑oriented team player with a strong business mindset.

The closing date for this position is the 5th January 2026.

For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak on +45 4160 7119.

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Food and Beverage Manufacturing