Job Title: Performance Nutritionist

Hours: Flexible hours and days, 20-30 hours per week, in season.

Location: Thorp Arch, LS23 7BA

Closing: 13th March 2026

Job Overview

At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes.

This role will provide nutrition services to Leeds United players for the purpose of maximising performance and supporting the prevention and recovery of injury and illness. Working collaboratively with the medical and performance team and adhering to established protocols, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practices.

This role requires a strong ability to apply evidence-based and effective nutrition strategies, work collaboratively with other professionals, and stay up-to-date with industry developments.

What are the responsibilities?

• Manage the development of transition players from academy to first team to meet the demands of new training loads and prevent injury/illness.

• Implement and monitor innovative and evidence-based nutrition strategies to support the players’ training under the direction from the head of first team nutrition.

• Integrate nutrition provision with performance recommendations to ensure high level offerings at the training ground.

• Actively collaborate with medical and performance staff on nutrition aspects of the RTP process, expediting RTP and mitigating further injury risk

• Support the implementation of individualised player nutrition recommendations under the guidance of the Lead Performance Nutritionist.

• Prepare and manage supplements for training and matches, ensuring products are safe, batch tested, and aligned with Club protocols.

• Provide hands-on support for rehabilitation players with tailored nutrition plans.

• Assist with menu development, analysing recipes and adjusting to meet nutritional needs.

• Liaise with catering staff and chefs to support menu planning, ensuring daily meals are aligned with periodisation demands.

• Provide clear, practical advice and education to players to encourage positive nutritional habits.

• Support the nutrition needs of international players while travelling, ensuring alignment with Club programmes.

• Assist with research and development projects, CPD, and ongoing innovation in performance nutrition.

• Ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels.

Person Specification

Essential

A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject (usually sport and exercise science or nutrition/dietetics).

A qualification at a higher degree level (MSc or equivalent) in Sport Nutrition

Member of the Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register

Substantial experience as a practicing registered sports and exercise nutritionist or equivalent

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary performance team in the delivery of services to elite athletes – Minimum 5 years

Experience of supporting athletes at international training & competition

Computer literacy essential with high level of expertise in Excel and Nutritics

Significant experience of 1:1 consultancy with athletes

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships club staff and players.

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 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.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a highly competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a wide range of exciting perks and benefits.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.