Performance Nutritionist (Level 1)

Triathlon Scotland; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

sportscotland institute of sport invites applications for a Performance Nutritionist (Level 1) in Stirling. This role focuses on delivering high-performance nutrition services for athletes aiming for Olympic targets, with a blended mix of home working and travel.

You will design and implement periodised nutrition support, evaluate outcomes, and collaborate with coaching and multidisciplinary staff. Applicants should hold essential degrees, post-graduate qualifications, and SENr status, plus

Qualifications

• Post-graduate nutrition experience in a high-performance setting.
• Eligibility to a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist requirement.
• Practitioner SENr status required.
• Travel between sportscotland sites will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Performance Nutrition services to a range of sports.
• Design, implement and evaluate periodised nutrition for athletes.
• Integrate nutrition with other service disciplines.
• Travel across the institute network and travel independently between sites.

Skills

Post-graduate nutrition experience

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

First degree

Post-graduate qualification

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist eligibility

Practitioner SENr status

Job description

Performance Nutritionist (Level 1)
Salary: £40,130 - £45,689 per annum*
Full time (35 hours per week)
Fixed term up to 12 months covering secondment
Based at sportscotland institute of sport, Stirling (covering regional network)

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.

At the sportscotland institute of sport we provide high performance expertise to sport and athletes in Scotland to enable them to succeed on the world stage. We strive to create a high performance learning environment where innovation can thrive.

We are looking for a Performance Nutritionist who will deliver Performance Nutrition services to a range of sports working towards the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other key performance targets.

You should have post-graduate experience in providing a Performance Nutrition service within a high performance system. You will be able to design, implement, and evaluate periodised nutrition support for athletes and sports.

In this role, you will support the integration and provision of Performance Nutrition with other service disciplines. Therefore, an ability to work effectively both independently and within a network of coaching and multidisciplinary support staff is essential.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a relevant first degree, a recognised post-graduate qualification, eligibility to be a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist and have Practitioner SENr status.

This vacancy is full-time with the day-to-day workload focused within the Scottish performance system therefore delivery will be a blend of home working and travel throughout the institute network. A full driving licence is essential, as is the ability to travel independently between sportscotland sites.

* Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the entry point of the salary band.

Employee benefits

We offer a strong benefits package including hybrid working, 32 days annual leave plus 6.5 public holidays (38.5 days total) on entry, Cycle2Work, employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme and support for professional development.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.

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