Performance Nutritionist

Loughborough Sport; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Loughborough Sport is seeking a Performance Nutritionist to join our high-performance team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE) with hybrid working in Loughborough. The role delivers world-class nutrition support across England Netball's World Class Programme and Loughborough Sport's performance programmes.

You will conduct 1-to-1 consultations, run workshops and education programmes, and provide competition support to elite athletes on the national and international stage.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based nutrition support for elite athletes.
• Experience working in high-performance sport is preferred.
• Ability to translate science into practical athlete guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 nutrition consultations and group workshops.
• Deliver education programmes and competition support.
• Influence performance, recovery and athlete wellbeing.
• Collaborate with coaches and practitioners across disciplines.
• Mentor others and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Nutrition science

Athlete support

Education delivery

Collaboration

Job description

Part time 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week) and open ended (subject to funding)

Location: Hybrid

Are you ready to shape the performance of some of the country's most talented athletes while working at the heart of one of the world's leading sporting environments?

Loughborough Sport is seeking an exceptional Performance Nutritionist to join our high performing team, delivering world class nutrition support across both England Netball's World Class Programme and Loughborough Sport's performance programmes. This is a unique opportunity to work with elite athletes competing on the national and international stage, while helping to develop the next generation of sporting talent in an environment renowned for excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Working within an experienced interdisciplinary team, you will provide evidence based nutrition support through 1-to-1 consultations, workshops, education programmes and competition support. You will influence performance, recovery and athlete wellbeing, collaborate with coaches and practitioners across multiple disciplines, and help shape the future of performance nutrition through mentoring, innovation and continuous improvement.

This role will appeal to an ambitious and forward thinking practitioner who thrives in high performance sport, is passionate about translating science into meaningful impact, and enjoys building trusted relationships with athletes, coaches and colleagues. In return, you will join a community committed to sporting success, professional development and creating life shaping opportunities for athletes and practitioners alike.

If you are ready to contribute to international success with England Netball while helping maintain Loughborough Sport's reputation as a global leader in athlete development, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.

Contact for informal enquiries: Andrew Shepherd, [e-mail], [phone]

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

Preliminary Interview*: Monday 26 October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026 (Loughborough) *We reserve the right to modify, skip, or cancel this stage of the process depending on the volume and suitability of applications received.