Public Health Digital Nutritionist
Location
Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/2/2026
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Description
Job Description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA
Salary: Grade 9 – £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Interview Date(s): Thursday 30th April 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?
Do you want a job where no two days are the same?
About The Role
This specialist role is responsible for delivering and evaluating a digital online Weight Management service to promote positive changes to diet and lifestyle for the residents of Leicestershire. The post holder will lead the development and design of an app and website to support residents with a high quality, accessible universal offer, creating a service delivery model that is able to adapt to the changing landscape of nutrition and weight.
The role requires expert digital knowledge and experience alongside strong leadership in the delivery of large engaging group sessions for diverse audiences using various social media communication tools. The post holder will have expert knowledge of behaviour change techniques and experience of designing programmes and developing resources.
The post holder will use evidence-based advice to support groups whilst having access to the wider team of Nutritionists and Senior Nutritionists for practice supervision and support.
The nature of the work may involve the postholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours e.g. evenings and weekends.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement .
About You
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA
Salary: Grade 9 – £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Interview Date(s): Thursday 30th April 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?
Do you want a job where no two days are the same?
About The Role
This specialist role is responsible for delivering and evaluating a digital online Weight Management service to promote positive changes to diet and lifestyle for the residents of Leicestershire. The post holder will lead the development and design of an app and website to support residents with a high quality, accessible universal offer, creating a service delivery model that is able to adapt to the changing landscape of nutrition and weight.
The role requires expert digital knowledge and experience alongside strong leadership in the delivery of large engaging group sessions for diverse audiences using various social media communication tools. The post holder will have expert knowledge of behaviour change techniques and experience of designing programmes and developing resources.
The post holder will use evidence-based advice to support groups whilst having access to the wider team of Nutritionists and Senior Nutritionists for practice supervision and support.
The nature of the work may involve the postholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours e.g. evenings and weekends.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement .
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Usmaa Bashir - Senior Public Health Nutritionist
Telephone: 0116 3052289
Email: Usmaa.Bashir@leics.gov.uk
How To Apply
- A three/four year Undergraduate degree or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc degree in Human Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition or similar subject area
- Experience of working with groups and individuals to provide evidence-based information including preparation, delivery and evaluation of sessions
- Experience of different approaches to motivating behavioural change in individuals and groups
- Develop ideas to share nutritional information which is tailored to reaching large audiences
- Use evidence-based nutrition information to create clear, engaging digital content for service users
- Experience using social media or digital platforms to provide nutritional support
- Be involved in developing and evaluation of the effectiveness of the programme
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Usmaa Bashir - Senior Public Health Nutritionist
Telephone: 0116 3052289
Email: Usmaa.Bashir@leics.gov.uk
How To Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support .
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions .
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support .
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions .
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us