Performance Nutritionist

Performance Nutritionist

Reference: REQ260706

Job details

Job referenceREQ260706 Date posted29/09/2026 Application closing date18/10/2026 LocationLoughborough PackageOperational Services Monthly grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Performance Nutritionist

Job description

Loughborough Sport

Part time 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week) and open ended (subject to funding)

Location: Hybrid

Are you ready to shape the performance of some of the country's most talented athletes while working at the heart of one of the world's leading sporting environments?

Loughborough Sport is seeking an exceptional Performance Nutritionist to join our high performing team, delivering world class nutrition support across both England Netball's World Class Programme and Loughborough Sport's performance programmes. This is a unique opportunity to work with elite athletes competing on the national and international stage, while helping to develop the next generation of sporting talent in an environment renowned for excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Working within an experienced interdisciplinary team, you will provide evidence based nutrition support through 1-to-1 consultations, workshops, education programmes and competition support. You will influence performance, recovery and athlete wellbeing, collaborate with coaches and practitioners across multiple disciplines, and help shape the future of performance nutrition through mentoring, innovation and continuous improvement.

This role will appeal to an ambitious and forward thinking practitioner who thrives in high performance sport, is passionate about translating science into meaningful impact, and enjoys building trusted relationships with athletes, coaches and colleagues. In return, you will join a community committed to sporting success, professional development and creating life shaping opportunities for athletes and practitioners alike.

If you are ready to contribute to international success with England Netball while helping maintain Loughborough Sport's reputation as a global leader in athlete development, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact for informal enquiries: Andrew Shepherd,[email protected], +44 7597 397 771

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

 
Preliminary Interview*: Monday 26 October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026 (Loughborough)
*We reserve the right to modify, skip, or cancel this stage of the process depending on the volume and suitability of applications received.

Our Benefits 

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme 

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities 

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. 

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support 

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting 

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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Performance Nutritionist

Job description

Loughborough Sport

Part time 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week) and open ended (subject to funding)

Location: Hybrid

Are you ready to shape the performance of some of the country's most talented athletes while working at the heart of one of the world's leading sporting environments?

Loughborough Sport is seeking an exceptional Performance Nutritionist to join our high performing team, delivering world class nutrition support across both England Netball's World Class Programme and Loughborough Sport's performance programmes. This is a unique opportunity to work with elite athletes competing on the national and international stage, while helping to develop the next generation of sporting talent in an environment renowned for excellence, innovation and collaboration.

Working within an experienced interdisciplinary team, you will provide evidence based nutrition support through 1-to-1 consultations, workshops, education programmes and competition support. You will influence performance, recovery and athlete wellbeing, collaborate with coaches and practitioners across multiple disciplines, and help shape the future of performance nutrition through mentoring, innovation and continuous improvement.

This role will appeal to an ambitious and forward thinking practitioner who thrives in high performance sport, is passionate about translating science into meaningful impact, and enjoys building trusted relationships with athletes, coaches and colleagues. In return, you will join a community committed to sporting success, professional development and creating life shaping opportunities for athletes and practitioners alike.

If you are ready to contribute to international success with England Netball while helping maintain Loughborough Sport's reputation as a global leader in athlete development, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service statement.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact for informal enquiries: Andrew Shepherd,[email protected], +44 7597 397 771

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

 
Preliminary Interview*: Monday 26 October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026 (Loughborough)
*We reserve the right to modify, skip, or cancel this stage of the process depending on the volume and suitability of applications received.

Our Benefits 

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme 

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities 

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. 

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support 

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting 

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

Apply online Send to a friend