Performance Nutritionist
Newcastle United Women
Permanent
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Closing Date 10th June 2025
Newcastle United is the heartbeat of the city and one of the most exciting football clubs in the world, with an ever-growing, fanbase. Are you passionate about fuelling elite performance? Newcastle United Women are looking for an experienced Performance Nutritionist to lead our nutrition strategies and support player development, health, and performance.
About the role
As our Performance Nutritionist, you’ll play a crucial role in optimising the nutritional intake and strategies of our team. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, you will design and implement nutrition plans, provide individual support to players, and oversee post-match recovery protocols. Your expertise will help enhance key physical attributes such as speed, stamina, strength, recovery and body composition, ensuring our players perform at their absolute best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver tailored nutrition programmes for players, including one-to-one consultations and group education sessions.
- Collaborate with catering teams to ensure the provision of high-quality, nutritious meals in line with performance needs.
- Support players during match days and recovery periods with evidence-based nutritional interventions.
- Maintain records of all nutrition interventions and track measurable outcomes.
- Provide nutrition guidance for injured players and support rehabilitation programmes.
- Ensure compliance with UKAD anti-doping regulations and liaise with medical staff.
- Continuously develop and innovate nutritional strategies to improve team performance.
Your impact
We are looking for an experienced Nutritionist who has worked within an elite sporting environment and has the passion and focus to Join us and help fuel the future of success at Newcastle United Women!
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Sports Science or related discipline, plus an MSc in Sports & Exercise Nutrition with SENr accreditation.
- Proven experience working with elite athletes, particularly female footballers.
- Strong understanding of the physiological demands of high-performance sport and nutrition’s role in maximising success.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team within a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of sports supplementation, recovery strategies, hydration, and body composition analysis.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution and free lunch In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full Job Description for this role please click here.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.