Arla Head Office, Leeds

LS10 1AB

Hybrid working pattern

Are you ready to translate your expertise in dairy health and nutrition into real business impact?

As a Nutrition Scientist at Arla Foods, you’ll apply your deep knowledge of dairy and health science to shape Arla’s strategic priorities, drive new product development, and champion our health agenda.

“You will join our nutrition team that consists of 10 academics who are passionate about nutrition and health. As a team within Product & Innovation, we get to leave our mark on the products we send out into the world, making sure they’re healthy and that we are transparent in the way we communicate about health to the consumers,” explains Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak.

We’re the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind global and local brands Arla®, Lurpak® and

Castello®. With a team of 19,000 passionate colleagues worldwide, we’ve grown to become the fifth-largest dairy company in the world and the largest producer of organic dairy products.

What do we offer?

Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

BUPA single cover healthcare

Bonus scheme

Hybrid & Flexible working

Pension contribution matched up to 6%

4 x annual salary life assurance

Free to use onsite Gym

Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop

People agenda commitment to training and development

Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.

How you will make an impact

As Nutrition Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Arla’s health strategy and reinforcing our position within the UK food industry and society. Your expertise will help shape sustainable diets and strengthen our scientific foundation in nutrition and health.

Some of your key responsibilities will include;

Engage and educate colleagues on nutrition, health, and the role of dairy in sustainable diets.

Serve as the key point of contact, providing expert guidance on nutrition and health to communication, innovation, sales, customer service, and the UK leadership team to support the business agenda.

Act as a strategic partner in initiatives driven by Arla UK’s Health Strategy and represent the health agenda internally.

Ensure strategic alignment and lead open innovation projects in the UK within the field of nutrition.

Stay ahead of emerging research and trends in nutrition and health science.

Strengthen Arla UK’s connection to Nutrition & Health and Research & Development.

Represent Arla as a trusted spokesperson in media on topics related to nutrition and health.

What Will Make You Successful

To succeed in this role, you should hold an MSc in Nutrition Science with at least 3 years of research experience in the field, OR a PhD in Nutrition Science with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Experience in the FMCG/food industry is a strong advantage. The ability to translate science into business opportunities, combined with excellent project leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Your goal is to enable the UK organization to deliver key milestones, projects, and KPIs that support our local Health Position, while translating Arla’s global health strategy into actionable initiatives for the UK market. To achieve this, you will

Understand business and consumer needs, inspiring and informing stakeholders about nutritional opportunities and challenges to shape an even healthier product portfolio.

Integrate nutrition and health science knowledge into business decisions and communication strategies.

Build strong relationships with local stakeholders to drive collaboration and impact.

Be an innovative, results-oriented team player with a strong business mindset.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to drive innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. The closing date for this position is the 5th January 2026. For additional information, please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner, or Head of Nutrition & Health Anne Louise Mørkbak on +45 4160 7119.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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