The role is to support the delivery of innovation across nutrition & health focussed food and drink product development. With a focus on Nutrition and Health, the role will give support to partner food and drink manufacturing businesses looking at both developing and re-engineering safe and legal food and drink products to meet current and emerging health targets. Delivering support to businesses in Wales via Welsh Government funded projects and via the Food Industry Centre mechanisms, processes, and project management requirements.

You’ll lead the way by:

• Contributing to the development of high-quality, nutrition-focused food and drink products.
• Providing knowledge transfer and mentoring to the FIC team, food manufacturers and stakeholders.
• keeping abreast of current and emerging health policies, nutrition targets and initiatives.

What you’ll bring

With excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to working, you will be able to confidently and independently engage with clients and stakeholders from all levels of the businesses and organisation.

Additionally you’ll:

• Have knowledge and understanding of nutrition, nutritional guidelines and special dietary requirements including HFSS, Nutrient profiling models, and food and drink product traffic light labelling
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to generate reports and information to agreed timescale and for presentation to a wide audience.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

For more information about the role please contact Alison Lloyd-Thomas on alloyd-thomas@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact James Wallace, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Job Details

School/Unit
Food Industry Centre

Location
Llandaff Campus

Salary
£39,355 to £44,128 y flwyddyn

Fixed term until 31st March 2028

Post Type
Full Time

Closing Date
Wednesday 03 September 2025

Reference
4108A