Are you a qualified nutritionist with a passion for improving the lives of those affected by cancer? If so, we have a fabulous opportunity for you where you can put your nutritional knowledge and support skills to use for a meaningful cause.
While this role is being offered as a part-time permanent employment contract, Big C welcomes expressions of interest from nutritionists who may be interested in undertaking this work under a self-employed service provision agreement.
About Big C
As a local cancer charity, Big C is dedicated to supporting anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk and neighbouring counties whilst working with key partners in research and healthcare to improve future outcomes.
Big C has raised over £40 million since the charity was founded in 1980; £20 million in the past seven years alone. On average, £3 million is raised each year by Big C’s loyal supporters. Income is also generated via our Big C charity shops across the region.
There are an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Big C seeks and implements new approaches and projects to make sure that no one is missing out on the opportunity to access our support.
Big C’s work focuses on 6 key areas:
1. Support – for people affected by cancer
2. Research – into cancer
3. Equipment – provision for the region’s main acute hospital trusts
4. Education – provision of interventional and presentational education programmes
5. Income Generation – raising vital funds to improve the lives of people living with cancer
6. People – Big C service users, their loved ones, Big C trustees, staff, volunteers and fundraisers
About the role
As Big C’s Nutritionist, you will join a small but busy team. In this interesting role, you will work in partnership to develop and deliver nutritionist activities under Big C’s Health Academy vision and strategy, including the facilitation of Big C’s Nourish and Nurture programme.
As a successful candidate, you will have a BSc (Hons) in nutrition or an MSc in nutritional science and be registered as an Associate Nutritionist with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN). You will have significant experience in community wellbeing and engagement projects or health education programmes to support people affected by cancer or other long-term health conditions.
You will be based at Big C’s Norwich Support and Information centres including the Centre on Norfolk and Norwich University grounds and Dereham Road (to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate). The team are currently hybrid working with a blend of home and office. Work from other Big C premises or public events will be required from time to time.
The working hours are 10.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly as agreed. This will generally be between Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening events with notice.
The salary is £9,396.78 to £11,579.62 per annum, pro rata, subject to skills and experience. (£31,322.62 to £38,598.74 full-time equivalent).
As a Best Employer Eastern Region Gold accredited employer, we are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing, equity and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:
* 33 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (full-time equivalent)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company sick pay
* Life assurance
* Health cash plan and wellbeing resources
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Hybrid of home and office working, with some flexibility in working hours depending on role.
* Opportunities for training and development
Recruitment Process
Big C is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a barred list check. Additionally, your application plays an essential part in our choosing the right person for this position.
When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. If you would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please email people@big-c.co.uk or call 01603 619900.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st December 2024; however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications are received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.
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