Company description

Greener by Default consults with institutions to apply behavioral science to food policy, nudging diners towards sustainable plant-based food while preserving freedom of choice.

Greener by Default envisions a world in which plant-based foods are the default across all foodservice, shifting demand to create a sustainable food system that allows communities and ecosystems to thrive.

Job description

UK Healthcare Manager - Part-time Contractor Job Description

PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BY 26 JUNE, 2026 IN ORDER TO APPLY.

At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-forward menus the norm and plant-based options the easy choice.

We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. In order to achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to successfully implement plant-forward menus.

Position Objective:

Healthcare is one of the most promising avenues for plant-based nudges, with the potential to impact millions of meals; transforming patient, staff & visitor health, institutional procurement, and societal norms. As a UK Healthcare Manager, you will join our growing healthcare team, and alongside Plants First Healthcare Coalition (PFHC) partners, work directly with healthcare organisations in order to implement programs, primarily with NHS trusts.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement programmatic strategy: Carry out Greener by Default’s organisational strategic plan for the healthcare programme in order to achieve objectives and key results.
• Develop and oversee relationships with hospitals and partners: Build a network of contacts, secure partnerships, actively establish and maintain positive ongoing relationships with key stakeholders and partners. These include but are not limited to NHS England, the British Dietetic Association, Real Zero, MyNutriWeb, ProVeg, and Plant-Based Health Professionals UK.
• Manage pilot projects: Utilize healthcare programme and coalition strategies, tools, and templates to guide hospitals through the pilot process and ensure the successful implementation of plant-based default strategies from start to finish, including obtaining stakeholder buy-in, supporting the culinary team, gathering data, assisting with publicising the findings, and securing permanent implementation.
• Build contacts: Represent the organisation at networking events and conferences to expand GBD’s and the PFHC’s visibility and build relationships.
• Help the programme grow and improve: Leverage successes to expand partnerships at other sites and implement programmes permanently, while contributing your insights and lessons learned to strengthen our healthcare initiatives.

Individual Attributes Required:

• Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioural research.
• Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms, be persistent when pursuing clients.
• Open communication: Continuously seek out new information and dialogue, cultivate trust with staff and partners.
• Foster inclusion: Meet people where they are, strive to understand and acknowledge the different cultural contexts within which you’re working, hold space for divergent perspectives.
• Growth mindset: See challenges and mistakes as opportunities to adapt and improve. Continuously strive to hone your expertise and refine your skills in order to best serve the organisation’s and client’s goals.

Position Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian (registered with the Health & Care Professions Council) OR Registered Nutritionist (registered with the Association for Nutrition)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Thorough knowledge of plant-based food and nutrition
• Strong people skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative
• Experience working within the National Health Service preferred
• At least two years of relevant outreach or project management experience preferred
• Experience with institutional foodservice/catering preferred
• Familiarity or experience with healthcare sustainability initiatives preferred

We strongly encourage people of every colour, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritise an inclusive climate during the application process and after you join the team. We encourage candidates with most of the above qualifications to apply; we do not expect all candidates to fit this job description 100%.

Reports to:

Healthcare Director

Compensation:

This is a 20 hour/week contractor position paying £20-23 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Location & Hours:

Greener by Default is based in the US and is seeking a colleague based in the UK for part-time work, 20 hours per week. This is a predominantly remote position. We are currently only able to hire employees who can work in the UK.

Candidates will need to be available in the late afternoons and occasional early evenings to join calls with the US team. Candidates must have the ability to travel within the UK to meet with clients or attend in-person events/conferences. All travel costs will be covered.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Location

job can be done remotely

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Deadline

June 26, 2026