Performance Nutritionist Assistant

DFL; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading football club in a high-performance environment as a nutritionist. You'll support athletes with nutrition interventions and collaborate with teams to optimize performance. Ideal for those passionate about elite sport and nutrition.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

23 days holiday, increasing with service

Access to gym and padel court

Priority match ticket access

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nutritionist or dietitian passionate about elite sport.
• Understanding of fueling top footballers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interventions for injured/post-surgery athletes.
• Support training camps and competitions.
• Collaborate with catering team to develop optimized menus.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Hours: We will consider part-time or full-time hours. Please confirm your preferred hours on your CV.

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type: Initially a 1-year fixed-term contract.

Start date: From 1^st July 2025 (pending completion of safer recruitment checks)

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC: We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. Our core commitments include high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Join the team behind the team and help us power our players!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performance environment, supporting our in-house nutrition services. You will assist with interventions for injured/post-surgery athletes, support training camps and competitions, and collaborate with the catering team to develop menus that are periodised and optimize team performance and player needs.

About you:

Are you a registered nutritionist or dietitian passionate about elite sport? Do you understand what it takes to fuel top footballers? Are you a strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments and can adapt to a multi-squad setting? If yes, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject and be an accredited Sports Dietitian, recognized Sports Nutritionist, or equivalent (e.g., SENr accredited or working towards). This role may suit recent graduates or those about to graduate.

Our values:

We embody these principles in everything we do:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

Benefits:

In appreciation of your dedication, we offer benefits including:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing with service
• Rewards platform with 900+ retailers, wellbeing centre, and more
• Enhanced family policies
• Access to gym and padel court at training ground
• Priority match ticket access, including free WSL tickets for 2024/25
• In-house training and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI:

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and can provide reasonable adjustments if needed. Please contact [e-mail] for support.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers share this commitment.

Additional notes:

This position is UK-based and requires proof of right to work in the UK. All offers are conditional upon background checks, reference checks, DBS checks, and verification of eligibility. We do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.