This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (Team office days are Tuesdays and Thursdays), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.

Salary £36,000-£44,000 per annum

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 About the role

Do you have a nose for a story, top-notch research and writing skills, and the desire to make a difference in consumers' lives?

We are looking for a Senior Researcher/Writer with a BSc or MSc in Dietetics or Nutrition (AfN accredited) to join our Health & Wellbeing team specialising in the area of Nutrition.

Key responsibilities include: 

Join our award-winning Health & Wellbeing team at Which? and help consumers cut through the noise of a complex market.

As a Senior Researcher and Writer, you will analyse supplement ingredients, investigate the evidence behind different products, and interrogate food and nutrition labels. We are looking for someone with rigorous research skills who can dig into the truth behind health claims, compare choices, and deliver clear, actionable insights on what consumers should actually buy.

In this role, you will use a diverse range of investigative methods to uncover the critical issues consumers face when making food and nutrition choices. The quality of your analysis will play a vital role in upholding our well-deserved reputation for fairness, thoroughness, and absolute reliability. 

You will deliver high-impact content with a primary focus on our digital platforms, alongside contributions to our magazine. Your insights and research may also play a pivotal role in supporting Which? campaigns within the nutrition and health sector.

In this role you will:

• Investigate & Analyse: Scrutinise ingredient lists, evaluate product claims, and conduct rigorous research into food and supplements.
• Translate science into story-telling : Turn complex data and scientific findings into clear, engaging content for our digital channels and print magazine.
• Be the Face & Voice: Jump on camera to debunk the latest TikTok food fads, share your findings on our regular Healthy Living podcast, and act as a media spokesperson for press and wider broadcast opportunities.
• Drive Engagement: Use your expertise to engage our current readers and attract new audiences.

As a Senior member of the team, we are looking for an experienced professional who can hit the ground running from day one. You should be comfortable managing a higher project load, spearheading complex research pieces, and navigating intricate subject matter with minimal supervision.

About you:

• BSc or MSc in Dietetics or Nutrition (AfN accredited)
• Excellent print and online writing skills, including writing to brief, an understanding of SEO and experience of using CMS software
• Solid analytical and research skills from carrying out a range of in-depth research, paired with good numeracy and data skills
• Strong project and time management skills; adept at juggling multiple projects to tight deadlines and always meeting deadlines
• Creativity and the ability to pitch new ideas that work well for our audiences, demonstrating a good understanding of consumer issues in food and nutrition.

Benefits

 We also have these benefits for you to consider: 

• 35 hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days*
• Award winning pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.) 
• Discount site Sodexo which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays 
• Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
• Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
• A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money and legal helplines 
• Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy

The interview process for this role involves:-

• The interview process will include a written task and an interview. The interview process will last around two hours - One hour for the interview and another for the written task which will be shared on the day.

About Which?

Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. You can find out more about what we do, our people and culture as well as hints and tips on how to complete your application on our Careers site.

We're proud to be ranked 3rd in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List 2024. We welcome applications from everyone, because we value diversity, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive culture where all can thrive and reach their full potential—because diverse perspectives help us better understand and positively impact consumers.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email recruitment@which.co.uk. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.

Please note:

1. You must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. 
2. Applications should be submitted via our online careers site, we are unable to accept applications by email. However, if you require an alternative application method as a reasonable adjustment, please contact us using the details above.
3. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.