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US Healthcare Manager Job Description
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM BY JUNE 26, 2026 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 default.
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 Healthcare Manager, you will implement Greener by Default’s healthcare program by working directly with healthcare organizations, directing pilots, networking, presenting, collecting data, and building and maintaining relationships.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Execute program strategy: Implement GBD’s healthcare program, ensuring key activities are completed to achieve established objectives and key results in alignment with organizational values and strategic plans. This includes overseeing client menu projects and adapting strategies based on insights from implementation.
Develop and oversee relationships with healthcare organizations and partners: Build a network of contacts, secure partnerships, actively establish and maintain positive ongoing relationships with key stakeholders and institutional partners. Identify and pursue opportunities to promote Greener by Default's programs and services to potential partners. This may include university and corporate partners in your region, in addition to healthcare organizations.
Manage pilot projects: Work with institutional partners to ensure the successful implementation of plant-based default pilots from start to finish, including obtaining stakeholder buy-in, supporting the culinary team, gathering data, publicizing the findings, and securing permanent implementation.
Stay in the loop: In collaboration with the research department, keep abreast of the latest scientific research and developments within the landscape of plant-forward healthcare and lifestyle medicine in order to ensure that our materials remain current and our strategies are maximally effective and relevant.
Build contacts: Represent the organization at networking events and conferences to expand GBD’s visibility and build relationships.
Improve the program: Utilize insights from your experience to continuously strengthen our healthcare program.
Individual Attributes Required
Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioral science research.
Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms.
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 organization’s and client’s goals.
Position Requirements:
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
Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
At least two years of relevant outreach or project management experience preferred
Institutional foodservice experience preferred
Registered Dietitian highly preferred
We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize 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 full-time, remote salaried employee position paying $75,000 - $81,000 per year, depending on experience and credentials.
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Plan
401k plan, with a dollar for dollar employer match up to 3%
$150 monthly cell phone and internet expense reimbursement
$500 annual office equipment stipend (can be rolled over)
$1,000 bi-annual professional development stipend
20 vacation days per year, 14 paid federal holidays, 8 sick days and 1 personal day per year, to be used during your birthday month
Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
To Apply
In order to apply, please fill out this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply. Application forms must be completed by June 26, 2026.
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UK Healthcare Manager - Part-time Contractor Job Description
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM 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.
To Apply
In order to apply, please complete this form. We will not consider any candidates who have not filled out the form. Please do not contact us via email or message to apply. Application forms must be submitted by 26th June, 2026.