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Performance Nutritionist - Women's First Team

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Manchester United

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sports & Fitness
    Healthcare
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • 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.

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.

FAQs

What is the role of the Performance Nutritionist for the Women's First Team?

The Performance Nutritionist will provide elite-level nutrition support to the women’s teams, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure players and coaches receive high-quality services to achieve the club’s objectives.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at the Carrington Training Complex.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have registration with the BDA’s Sports & Exercise Nutrition register or equivalent, a postgraduate qualification in Sports Science/Nutrition, ISAK accreditation, Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene, and be a UKAD Clean Sport Adviser.

What type of experience is expected from applicants?

Applicants should have substantial experience as a practicing registered sports and exercise nutritionist in women’s sport, including experience within a multi-disciplinary performance team and significant one-on-one consultancy with female athletes.

Is travel involved in this role?

Yes, the role may involve travel nutrition and catering logistics to support performance needs.

What type of environment does Manchester United aim to create for its employees?

Manchester United aims to create a supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes individual growth.

When is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline for this position is Friday, 09th May 2025.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the club offers enhanced career development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs.

Are there wellness support resources available to employees?

Yes, employees have access to wellness support including mental health resources, digital health checks, and nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace.

Does Manchester United conduct background checks for applicants?

Yes, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks as part of the recruitment process.

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Benefits

  • Pension Scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Car Parking

  • Bonus Schemes

  • Hybrid Working Environment

  • Flexible Working

  • Healthcare

  • Purchasing Additional Holiday

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