Health & Nutrition Assistant

Do you want to be part of the UKs fastest growing Retailer? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you whilst also giving you the chance to grow and develop in a secure environment?

This role will involve supporting the Health Manager to deliver ALDI UK & Ireland’s Health Strategy. The topics will include Health, wider topics in Nutrition, HFSS legislation and any relevant voluntary/mandatory legislation, Special & Sustainable diets, Food reformulations. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to complete a number of general administrative tasks to support the team as asked by the manager.

The role will involve collaboration with different departments across both national and international departments, in addition to a number of external NGOs and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be required to build and manage these stakeholder relationships in order to help drive ALDI’s Health Strategy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own time to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines across a variety of projects. This will include providing updates and seeking sign off from the Health Manager at regular updates.  You’ll be responsible for helping us to deliver Aldi’s national Health strategy to support customers to live healthier lifestyles.

The role demands a fast pace and a proactive work approach towards each task. Quality work is always paramount. The innovative approach needs to be taken with ongoing and any future projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Being the go-to person for topics including Health & Nutrition
•  Supporting Aldi’s performance and progress toward Health goals and targets
• Working with Aldi teams to ensure our compliance to upcoming relevant legislations 
• Working on multiple tasks and deadlines in a variety of projects
• Data analysis and reporting 
• Internal colleagues and external stakeholder engagement
• Engage with external experts and organisations to enhance the Aldi’s health initiatives and credibility.
• Support marketing/comms team with the development of materials that highlight the health benefits of products.
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal colleagues
• Involve in research on health trends and consumer preferences 
• Monitor and analyse nutritional guidelines, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance across all products.

About You

• Diploma in Public Health/Nutrition related topic
• Acquainted with health legislations and extensive knowledge of food industry activities
• Awareness of the UK external environment, for example National Food Strategy and evolving public health discussions
• Experience in working with data and reporting analysis
• Experience in working with special and sustainable diets within the retail sector 
• Demonstrate commercial awareness as well as nutrition/technical knowledge
• Understanding of the upcoming HFSS legislation and the impacts businesses are facing
• Passionate and enthusiastic about health and sustainability
• Able to prioritise and plan effectively - managing multiple projects at once
• Able to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Strong attention to detail and tracking of  projects/data
• Highly proficient/advanced excel capabilities
• Able to work to tight deadlines and be flexible to business requirements
• Team player who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team

What You'll Get In Return

• Salary starting from £36,080 - £42,135
• Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In-Office flexi time
• Full training provided
• Pension Scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
• Long service rewards.
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
• Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location. 

 **Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship. 

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!