Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ
Are you passionate about developing young athletes and shaping the future of elite performance? We’re looking for a dedicated Pathway Nutritionist to join our National Talent Pathway (NTP) programme and help drive the next generation of players towards excellence.
In this role you’ll deliver high-quality nutrition support to players and key stakeholders across our pathway system. Working under the guidance of the Head of Nutrition and Lead Pathways Nutritionist, you will provide an evidence-informed, athlete-centred nutrition service designed to accelerate player development.
What you will be doing:
- Provide practical and accessible nutrition support to all NTP players within your regional remit
- Develop and implement a high-performance nutrition strategy aligned with the pathway objectives
- Identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods, including workshops, presentations and digital content to inform and educate with consideration of behaviour change science
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Sports Science
- Higher degree in Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- Registration with Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) – Graduate minimum (please specify in your application if you are awaiting approval)
- Minimum of 1 year’s post-graduate experience as a practicing registered performance nutritionist, preferably in team sports
- Experience in or evidence of understanding the education needs of young players, using a food-focused approach to optimise health and performance
- Excellent communication skills