Performance Nutritionist

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off including holidays

Hybrid working

Staff facilities on campus

Job summary

Loughborough Sport at Loughborough University is seeking an exceptional Performance Nutritionist to join our high performing team. You will deliver evidence-based nutrition support across England Netball and our performance programmes, with 1-to-1 consultations, workshops and education initiatives.

You will influence performance, recovery and wellbeing, collaborating with coaches and practitioners, in a role that combines sport science with practical application at a world-class facility.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based nutrition support
• 1-to-1 consultations with athletes
• Workshops and education programmes for performance nutrition

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class nutrition support to elite athletes
• Deliver 1-to-1 consultations, workshops and competition support
• Collaborate with coaches and practitioners to influence performance and wellbeing

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Performance Nutritionist Job reference REQ260706 Date posted 29/09/2026 Application closing date 18/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Operational Services Monthly grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Loughborough Sport

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.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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.

OurBenefits

At Loughborough, ourbenefitsare designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of ourbenefitsinclude:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability -access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards andbenefitsat Loughborough University.