If it matters to the European food industry, it matters to FoodNavigator, Europe’s number 1 daily news champion (audited).

We seek a dynamic UK-based editor to lead a team of talented journalists, drive content in multiple formats and attend events as the face of FoodNavigator. This is an initial 12 month fixed term maternity cover role with the potential to be extended.

Whether it is the latest category-busting innovation from a food major like Nestlé – or a start-up; a regulatory action on kids’ food marketing; the latest science on taste perceptions or sugar reducing formulations; or an update from the organic fields, FoodNavigator is there providing the most in-depth coverage, fast.

We’re after someone as comfortable talking food policy with a Member of the European Parliament as a food scientist discussing lipophilic profiles in foodstuffs.

Someone that can understand the dynamics of fat taxes or peer into the world of lab-grown meat or the use of insects as food sources.

Someone that can chair a conference or help compile a conference programme.

Someone that understands the nuanced importance of social media to the food industry and to FoodNavigator.

Someone that can engage in strategic thinking to keep driving the site forward and keeping it relevant to a fast-changing industry driven by a wide array of stakeholders.

Someone that can work with multiple teams to achieve these goals.

Key skills required:

Trained business / science / multimedia journalist with B2B experience
Experience in the food industry a plus
Portfolio of food industry contacts a plus
Equally comfortable delivering written or multimedia content
Vibrant networking, communication and interpersonal skills
Social media savvy
Highly collaborative
Imaginative and strong sense of initiative
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
Well organised and ability to work to tight deadlines
Good internal and external negotiator

Benefits Include:

• A contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days’ holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Free car parking
• Free shuttle service from Three Bridges station
• Season ticket loan (on successful completion of probationary period)

Think you’ve got what it takes? Well, William Reed Business Media wants you to take the helm of FoodNavigator. Food industry and B2B experience is valued but not mandatory as is a sense of humour

How to apply

Please send a cover letter outlining why we should consider you, a CV and some examples of your work to Samantha.Cloke@wrbm.com