Performance Nutritionist – Manchester United Womens Academy (Casual)

Location: Leigh Sports Village/Carrington Training Complex

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.

We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.

The Role:

The Performance Nutritionist will be responsible for driving best-in-class nutrition practices across Academy, Transition, and Loan players. This includes delivering individualised and group-based support, contributing to First Team operations, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance performance outcomes and long-term athlete development.

Nutrition Delivery

• Lead and evolve the Women’s Academy nutrition strategy aligned to long-term athlete development
• Establish systems to support female athlete health, energy availability, and performance outcomes
• Deliver individualised nutrition support including assessment, monitoring, and intervention
• Design and deliver education programmes to promote athlete ownership and behaviour change
• Conduct and interpret dietary analysis, body composition, and hydration assessments
• Maintain accurate athlete monitoring systems and detailed records
• Collaborate with coaches, medical staff, MDT, and catering teams to embed nutrition into daily environments
• Build relationships with parents/guardians to support holistic player development
• Support supplement protocols in line with club policy and anti-doping regulations
• Contribute to a high-performance nutrition culture across the women’s programme
• Continuously review, innovate, and improve delivery methods

Women’s First Team Integration

• Provide weekly on-site support at Carrington (minimum two half-days)
• Assist with day-to-day nutrition practices for the Women’s First Team
• Support training and matchday nutrition provision
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and performance reviews
• Ensure alignment between Academy and First Team nutrition standards

Loan & Transition Player Support

• Design and implement a structured loan nutrition system for players at external clubs
• Maintain club nutrition standards through remote monitoring and support
• Deliver structured support for Transition players progressing between squads
• Conduct regular one-to-one consultations and contribute to MDT reviews
• Use dietary analysis tools to track progress and inform decisions
• Identify and manage risks related to training load, lifestyle, and independent living

The Person:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience delivering performance nutrition support in an elite or professional sporting environment
• Strong knowledge of performance nutrition and sports science principles relevant to football and female athlete health and performance
• Experience working with youth athletes and team sports environments
• Proven ability to design and deliver nutrition education programmes
• Experience implementing and monitoring nutrition strategies to drive behavioural change
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good IT and data analysis skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure
• Experience working in football environments (Desirable)

Education and Certification Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Nutrition or Dietetics with a postgraduate qualification in a sport/exercise-related discipline
  OR
• Undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Science with a postgraduate qualification in Nutrition or Sports Nutrition
• ISAK certification (Level 1 or above)
• Registration (or eligibility) with a recognised professional body (e.g. SENr)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certification
• UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport certification
• Fluent English (written and verbal)

Our Commitment to You:

At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Thursday 7th May 2026.
 
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