Performance Nutritionist – Women’s First Team Manchester United

Theriseofwomensfootball; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in women's football is seeking a dedicated Performance Nutritionist to provide elite-level nutrition support to their women’s teams. This role is pivotal in fostering player development and teamwork, ensuring athletes receive top-notch nutrition education and personalized support. With a focus on collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, you will create a competitive environment that promotes health and performance among athletes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to the success of the team while enjoying a supportive work environment and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme

Wellness Support

Exclusive Discounts

Gym Facilities

Enhanced family Leave Benefits

Enhanced Career Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a registered sports nutritionist in women's sport.
• Experience within a multi-disciplinary performance team for elite athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop nutrition education and support pathways for female athletes.
• Collaborate with performance staff to implement nutrition strategies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Coaching Skills

Behaviour Change Models

Analytical Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Sports Science/Nutrition

Registration with BDA’s Sports & Exercise Nutrition register

ISAK accreditation

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

UKAD Clean Sport Adviser

Tools

Excel

Nutritics

Job description

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.

We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.

The Role

The Performance Nutritionist will provide dedicated, elite-level nutrition support to the women’s teams.As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the individual will collaborate to ensure that players and coaches receive the highest quality services to achieve the club’s objectives.
The successful candidate will also support the department in creating a positive, competitive environment that fosters player development, teamwork, and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a nutrition education, screening and support pathway to promote female athlete health across all women’s teams.
• Provide individualised and specialised support to women’s first team players.
• Work with the men’s first team consultant and department staff to create a world class nutritional support system throughout the club.
• Coordinate with manager, performance staff, catering and medical team across the women’s team to implement and educate nutrition strategy.
• Collaborate with the MDT staff to ensure the players’ physical conditioning, nutrition, and overall well-being are supported.
• Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database of work conducted with athletes and coaches.
• Collaborate with department staff to ensure all players are safeguarded against and educated around doping control practices.
• Manage staff (casual / placement) to deliver nutrition programme across women’s team academy.
• Manage/mentor U21 nutritionist and ensure the Girls’ Academy are supported through nutrition education annually.
• Onboard and mentor placement students through a placement each year to enhance student nutrition development.

The Person

Qualifications

• Registration with the BDA’s Sports & Exercise Nutrition register or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in Sports Science/Nutrition.
• ISAK accreditation.
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene.
• UKAD Clean Sport Adviser.

Experience

• Substantial experience as a practicing registered sports and exercise nutritionist or equivalent in women’s sport.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary performance team in the delivery of services to elite female athletes.
• Computer literacy essential with high level of expertise in Excel and Nutritics.
• Significant experience of 1:1 consultancy with female athletes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships with club staff and players.
• Experience of travel nutrition and catering logistics to support performance needs.
• Experience of leading a nutrition team.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience of applying coaching skills and different behaviour change models to support players.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse a range of athletes in relation to their performance needs.
• To develop, implement and evaluate bespoke nutrition support.
• An understanding of the needs of elite athletes and coaches in a high-performance environment.
• Ability to develop performance nutrition menus catering for a multicultural environment.
• Ability to implement innovative ideas and influence athlete and coach support programmes.
• Ability to communicate complex data in terms that are easily understood by a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience of applying supplement education and protocols to support performance.

What We Offer

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual incentive scheme
• Wellness Supportwith access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discountsthrough our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilitiesin our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefitsand an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Enhanced Career Developmentwith access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environmentthat values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You

At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Friday 09th May 2025.

Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.

If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

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