Public Health Nutritionist (Internal Applicants Only) at ESPO

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

34359.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caseload Management, Service Delivery, Evidence Based Practice, Public Health Nutrition, Weight Management, Program Evaluation, Dietary Behaviour Change, Group Facilitation, 1:1 Support, Digital Service Delivery

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending) Working Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, Full Time, occasional evening and weekend work when service needs require Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 26th July 2026 Interview Date(s): 6th August 2026 About the Role The post holder will work as a member of the Weight Management Team to deliver digital and community based support to promote positive changes to dietary behaviour for people planning a pregnancy, pregnant or post pregnancy. The post holder will mainly be responsible for delivery, evaluation and development of our pregnancy related programmes for the residents of Leicestershire, but this will not exclude other areas of the Weight Management Service. Delivery will be to a variety of audiences including 1:1 and group settings, remotely and face-face. 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 [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must: * Have several years of undergraduate degree or post graduate degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or BSc Degree in Human Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition or similar subject area * Have gained experience of various ways of caseload management and delivering services * Have gained experience working with diverse groups and individuals to provide evidence based information and can give examples of this, linking in preparation, delivery and evaluation * Aware of current topical public health nutritional issues whilst working within the scope of a Nutritionist * Be able to work as part of a team and offer support within all areas of the Weight Management Service when required * Have a full UK driving license and access to a car In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. 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: Hannah Taylor, Senior Public Health Nutritionist Telephone: 01163054967 Email: hannah.taylor@leics.gov.uk [hannah.taylor@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 [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] 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 [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006]. 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. 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 [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

Deliver digital and community-based support to promote positive dietary changes for people planning pregnancy, pregnant, or post-pregnancy. Responsible for the delivery, evaluation, and development of pregnancy-related programs within the Weight Management Service.