# Head of UK Diet and Health Policy (maternity cover) — Food and Drink Federation

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- **Company:** Food and Drink Federation
- **Location:** London
- **Work setup:** On-site
- **Region:** 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- **Category:** Nutritionist
- **Employment:** Full-time
- **Seniority:** Head
- **Registration:** None / unspecified
- **Education:** Not stated
- **Salary:** £65k/yr
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last verified in source feed:** 2026-10-21

## Description

The Food and Drink Federation is looking for a Head of UK Diet and Health Policy to join the Food and Drink Federation on a maternity cover basis. This is a senior role leading FDF’s policy development work on diet, health and nutrition. You will be advising companies on scientific, regulatory and political developments, helping them understand a complex and evolving policy landscape and ensuring the food and drink industry has an informed and constructive voice in discussions about the nation’s health. You will work closely with colleagues across FDF, engage with government, regulators,…

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