National Talent Pathway Nutritionist (East): Scottish Rugby

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

Further information and applications

Date published: 3 December 2025
Date updated: 3 December 2025

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