Are you are looking for a new challenge in 2025? Do you want to be a part of the development of the profession, pushing the boundaries of practice, and ensuring the growth of the dietetic workforce? Maybe you want to use your talents in negotiation to shape the future of the profession? If so, this is the opportunity for you.
The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.
The BDA is recruiting a Professional Practice Officer to join our committed, supportive and successful team. We cover all aspects of professional practice, supporting and developing the dietetic workforce from novice to expert working as part of the wider practice, education, workforce and research team.
This is an exciting role which provides the opportunity to make a difference by engaging with, and influencing government strategy for nutrition and dietetics. You will work closely with BDA internal staff, members, volunteers and other AHP professional associations. There is also be the opportunity to attend national and international conferences to network with dietitians across the world.
The role will have specific responsibility for supporting professional development projects. The post holder will also be responsible for communicating messages to stakeholders via webinars, videos and social media posts.
This role is ideal for a dietitian looking for a new challenge having had experience of working in the NHS or a freelance capacity. It is not expected that the successful candidate will have all the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake the role, just plenty of transferrable skills, enthusiasm, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
Based in our office in Birmingham city centre, but with national coverage. You will be office based with some home working. This will consist of at least two days per week in the office (one of which should be a Wednesday).
If you would like an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Sian Cunningham (Professional Practice Manager) [email protected] or on 0121 200 8080.
This advert will close on 26 September 2025 and interviews will be arranged for 6 & 7 October 2025.
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £46,133.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you a Registered Dietitian? If yes, can you please confirm how many months/years you have held this certificate.
Work location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B3 2TA