Nutrition Manager
About the National Dairy Council
The National Dairy Council (NDC) is a farmer-funded representative body that advocates for dairy as part of an increasingly sustainably produced food system; as a key component in a healthy balanced diet; and as a sector, indispensable to Ireland’s social and economic wellbeing.
The NDC is currently structured across three pillars: Marketing, Communications & Farm Advocacy; Schools; and Nutrition.
The NDC is seeking an experienced nutrition manager for a permanent role, based at its offices in Dublin.
Role Profile:
A pragmatic, outcome-focused nutrition manager, with excellent research and analytical skills, the successful candidate will have experience in both commissioning new research and in interpreting and collating existing data. He or she will uphold the highest standards of professional practice, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to ethics and integrity.
The nutrition manager must be an excellent communicator, with the ability to distil complicated scientific subjects into easily understood language in oral and written engagement. He or she must speak authoritatively, using the evidence base as proof points in stakeholder discussions.
Collaborative by nature, the candidate must work with colleagues within the nutrition and health promotion community, and with colleagues within the National Dairy Council to support cross-functional projects. The candidate will manage a nutritionist on the team and must therefore have leadership capabilities and a genuine interest in developing others.
Knowledge of dairy nutrition, sustainable food systems and an interest in sports nutrition is desirable.
Knowledge of EU Nutrition & Health Claims legislation is required.
The National Dairy Council particularly values critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Qualifications:
Eligible candidates must hold an honours degree in human nutrition, nutrition science or dietetics. He or she must be a registered nutritionist (AFN), registered dietitian (CORU), or be eligible for such registration. An MSc or PhD in the area of Nutrition and Health is highly desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of five years’ experience is essential in at least one (and preferably more) of the following sectors: research, academia, regulation, industry and health promotion. Communications experience, and particularly media relations, is required.
Responsibilities
The Nutrition Manager will:
• Design, manage and evaluate the nutrition programme at the National Dairy Council.
• Lead all research work at the NDC including commissioning new research in partnership with academic institutions and other bodies, and reviewing and interpreting published research.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant research.
• Lead the team of nutritionists.
• Work closely with the communications team to review claims and ensure nutrition claims are valid and substantiated.
• Collaborate with representative bodies for healthcare professionals to communicate around dairy and offer relevant and valuable continuous professional development training.
• Collaborate with industry groups and regulatory bodies in Ireland to ensure food advisory and communications reflect legal compliance, up to date research and best practice.
• Develop policy and positioning papers for the purpose of communicating the importance of dairy in the diet, and its role in a sustainable diet.
• Represent National Dairy Council on international working groups including European Milk Forum (EMF) and International Milk Promotion (IMP), and International Dairy Federation.
• Engage stakeholders in nutrition plans at the National Dairy Council.
Reporting:
This role reports into the Chief Executive of the National Dairy Council.
The Nutrition Manager has one direct report, a full-time nutritionist.
Working Week:
The working week is ordinarily 9am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday. Consideration may be given to a four-day week.
Location:
The role is office-based at the National Dairy Council’s Sandyford offices. Some travel overseas and within Ireland will be required.
How to Apply:
Applications, including a concise cover letter and up-to-date curriculum vitae should be sent by email to [email protected], by 5pm on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Please apply only if you are currently eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Please note that applications submitted directly via LinkedIn WILL NOT be considered.
The National Dairy Council (NDC) is a farmer-funded representative body that advocates for dairy as part of an increasingly sustainably produced food system; as a key component in a healthy balanced diet; and as a sector, indispensable to Ireland’s social and economic wellbeing.
The NDC is currently structured across three pillars: Marketing, Communications & Farm Advocacy; Schools; and Nutrition.
The NDC is seeking an experienced nutrition manager for a permanent role, based at its offices in Dublin.
Role Profile:
A pragmatic, outcome-focused nutrition manager, with excellent research and analytical skills, the successful candidate will have experience in both commissioning new research and in interpreting and collating existing data. He or she will uphold the highest standards of professional practice, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to ethics and integrity.
The nutrition manager must be an excellent communicator, with the ability to distil complicated scientific subjects into easily understood language in oral and written engagement. He or she must speak authoritatively, using the evidence base as proof points in stakeholder discussions.
Collaborative by nature, the candidate must work with colleagues within the nutrition and health promotion community, and with colleagues within the National Dairy Council to support cross-functional projects. The candidate will manage a nutritionist on the team and must therefore have leadership capabilities and a genuine interest in developing others.
Knowledge of dairy nutrition, sustainable food systems and an interest in sports nutrition is desirable.
Knowledge of EU Nutrition & Health Claims legislation is required.
The National Dairy Council particularly values critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Qualifications:
Eligible candidates must hold an honours degree in human nutrition, nutrition science or dietetics. He or she must be a registered nutritionist (AFN), registered dietitian (CORU), or be eligible for such registration. An MSc or PhD in the area of Nutrition and Health is highly desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of five years’ experience is essential in at least one (and preferably more) of the following sectors: research, academia, regulation, industry and health promotion. Communications experience, and particularly media relations, is required.
Responsibilities
The Nutrition Manager will:
• Design, manage and evaluate the nutrition programme at the National Dairy Council.
• Lead all research work at the NDC including commissioning new research in partnership with academic institutions and other bodies, and reviewing and interpreting published research.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant research.
• Lead the team of nutritionists.
• Work closely with the communications team to review claims and ensure nutrition claims are valid and substantiated.
• Collaborate with representative bodies for healthcare professionals to communicate around dairy and offer relevant and valuable continuous professional development training.
• Collaborate with industry groups and regulatory bodies in Ireland to ensure food advisory and communications reflect legal compliance, up to date research and best practice.
• Develop policy and positioning papers for the purpose of communicating the importance of dairy in the diet, and its role in a sustainable diet.
• Represent National Dairy Council on international working groups including European Milk Forum (EMF) and International Milk Promotion (IMP), and International Dairy Federation.
• Engage stakeholders in nutrition plans at the National Dairy Council.
Reporting:
This role reports into the Chief Executive of the National Dairy Council.
The Nutrition Manager has one direct report, a full-time nutritionist.
Working Week:
The working week is ordinarily 9am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday. Consideration may be given to a four-day week.
Location:
The role is office-based at the National Dairy Council’s Sandyford offices. Some travel overseas and within Ireland will be required.
How to Apply:
Applications, including a concise cover letter and up-to-date curriculum vitae should be sent by email to [email protected], by 5pm on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Please apply only if you are currently eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Please note that applications submitted directly via LinkedIn WILL NOT be considered.
Application deadline date: 28 August 2026
Organisation: National Dairy Council
Where would they be based?: Office Base
Hours: Full Time
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