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Career events

Inspiring careers in food

Join us for a series of live events in 2023 focussed on inspiring careers in the food and drinks industry.

careers and courses
carers and courses

About the live event

Are you searching for a career with purpose? Have you considered a career in the food and drink industry and are not sure where to start? Introducing the Food Matters Live career event series where you can meet industry employers, join soft skills workshops and be a part of a live audience recording of the award-nominated Career Conversation podcast, featuring a diverse group of experts – from new product developers and nutritionists to founders and researchers.

This free event for students is a great opportunity to network with employers and industry leaders, and learn essential skills that will help shape your future.

Get in touch today to learn more or register to book your spot at the next event.

Join the programme
of industry recruiter talks

“Multiple sites of cancer are associated with dietary risk factors and other lifestyle risk factors, including higher body weight.

Duane Mellor, Registered Dietitian and Senior Lecturer at Aston University

What to expect

There will be three main elements for the full-day event with a wide variety of experts and graduates from across the industry.

Notable brands from previous Food Matters Live career events include Sainsbury’s, Kellogg’s, Compass Group, Huel, Diageo, JDE Peets, Kepak, Greene King, Quorn, Jamie Oliver, Nomad Foods and more.

Meet the Employers

Hear from industry recruiters about what they’re looking for in new employees, the career opportunities within their business and what makes an applicant stand out.

Inspiring People theatre

A series of live podcast recordings and expert panel debates featuring industry leaders from the nutrition, food science and sustainability world.

The Hub

Open throughout the day, visit The Hub to meet directly with employers, explore product innovations and network with other graduates and students.

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Some brilliant universities in attendance

Get involved

Are you a university with students looking to take part? Fill out the form below and a member of our team will get in touch.