Nutritionist - Uppingham School Chartwells - Independent Posted Uppingham

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 My Learning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  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

We’re looking for an organised, confident and passionate Nutritionist to join Lodestone House and support the delivery of our Nutrition, Allergen and Sustainability Strategy at Uppingham School
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This is a fantastic opportunity to influence pupil wellbeing, enhance food education, and help deliver positive social and environmental impact across a vibrant school community. You’ll work closely with Compass Education’s central Nutrition, Allergen & Sustainability teams, as well as teachers, catering teams, pupils and parents.

If you love food, nutrition, sustainability — and enjoy inspiring others — this role is for you.

• Deliver engaging nutrition and food education sessions for pupils and staff.
• Lead practical cookery workshops, embedding wellbeing and food‑origin messages.
• Deliver sports nutrition sessions for aspiring young athletes.
• Provide bespoke nutritional guidance for identified pupils.
• Review school menus and advise on nutritional quality.
• Support allergen management processes, including staff training and medical diet menus.
• Complete audits, safety walks and ensure compliance around allergens & nutrition.
• Build strong relationships across the school community.
• Create case studies showcasing the programme’s impact.
• Support the school’s Social Value and Sustainability Strategy.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Essential:

• A degree or recognised qualification in Nutrition (AfN accredited or equivalent).
• Strong communication and presentation skills with both children and adults.
• Experience with food allergies and intolerances.
• Ability to make complex nutrition concepts easy to understand.
• Confidence to run cookery sessions and hands‑on workshops.
• Ability to work independently and build credibility quickly.
• Team‑focused attitude and strong organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Sports nutrition knowledge/qualification.
• Cookery or chef training/experience.
• Interest in sustainability issues.
• Willingness to travel and stay away occasionally.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2301///SU #Lodestone House

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!