Nutrition Compliance Manager

Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.Foodbuy were awarded the contract to procure food for the NHS in 2018 and we now have a dedicated team in place to focus on public sector procurement and delivering the requirements and ultimately savings for the NHS.This exciting role leads and builds the Dietetic Strategy for nutritional compliance, making a real difference not only to NHS Supply Chain: Food, but to the health and wellbeing of the NHS patient, staff and visitors. The Nutrition Compliance Manager will define and transform the way NHS Supply Chain: Food operates in regards to nutrition, to ensure NHS Trusts can deliver against their obligations under the Hospital Food Standards including any other mandatory targets which would fall into the scope of this role.The role requires extensive collaboration with internal stakeholders across Foodbuy functions, specifically on the NHS Supply Chain: Food contract. It is integral to the contractual targets in how NHS Supply Chain: Food continue to create and deliver value to the NHS and grow volumes.Responsibilities:Build the nutrition and compliance strategy roadmap, short, medium and long-term project plansManage the development and implementation of processes to measure performance and continuous improvement across frameworks to Hospital Food Standards (inc Public Health England targets)Actively engage and collaborate with category buyers to monitor supplier's nutrition & health policies and use insights to develop nutrition incentives to drive framework growthLaunch supplier performance scorecard across the supply baseProactively manage supply compliance to Hospital Food Standards for NHS trusts via engagement with stakeholders in trusts, auditing, ongoing monitoring and analysisLead commitments around plant forward eating across the NHS and wellbeing via Culinary Concept recipes and other incentivesAdvise and input into tender documentation including specifications to include relevant standards, such legal requirements to display nutrition labelling and Government Buying Standards for FoodActively promote added value services internally and externally driving savings and revenue for key trustsConsistently inspire delivery across the NHS Supply Chain: Food team to enable positive change and quality to the food service in the NHS. This includes actively work with culinary, procurement and account management teams to provide nutritional support ensuring food is government compliantActively participate in external webinars, networking events and industry working groups to build knowledge, reputation and brandResponsible for internal dietetic training and delivery across the business and play a supportive role in the delivery of culinary trainingKey skills, knowledge and experience required:Degree in Nutrition/ DieteticsExperience working as a Dietitian or Registered NutritionistHCPC or UKVRN registrationEvidence of Continuous Professional DevelopmentExperienced in facilitation of product switching and sampling sessions with relevant stakeholdersPrepared to undertake travel to sites across England, including overnight stays as required by the businessExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPassionate about food with a good understanding of trendsA confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and work across multiple teamsExperience of using MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPointDevelop an understanding of how NHS hospitals provide patient feeding solutionsAbility to question and communicate oral and written information concisely and logicallyAbility to effectively plan and organise own multiple work streams within tight timescalesFlexible working pattern, to include infrequent work and travel in evenings and some weekendsCar driverWe 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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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