Head of Nutrition
Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £5m turnover and employing 70 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first-class senior leadership team.Their platform combines personalised technology with individualised coaching to deliver cutting-edge support for nutrition, habit forming and sustainable lifestyle changes.
They now seek to appoint a knowledgeable Registered Dietitian who understands the science of nutrition and the real-life application of fitness, not only for weight loss but also for those engaged in strength training, weightlifting, and performance improvement.
As Head of Nutrition, you will:
play a key role in shaping the user experience by providing expert guidance on diet, exercise, and wellness
support product development, create evidence-based content to support members and followers
be the voice of knowledge across the organisation on all nutritional know how
own the online and coaching nutritional content via the companys digital platform (video, chat, or asynchronous messaging)
develop customised meal plans and diet strategies tailored to a variety of goals (e.g., fat loss, muscle gain, strength training, metabolic health)
collaborate with fitness professionals and exercise scientists to ensure nutrition advice aligns with training protocols
help shape product features that integrate nutrition, fitness, and health data
contribute to the creation of digital content including articles, guides, meal templates, and educational resources
remain up to date with evidence-based practices in both dietetics and sports nutrition, including supplements, macronutrient timing, and fuelling for performance
support users in building sustainable habits around food, training, and recovery
analyse health data and user feedback to iterate and improve our nutrition tools and services
As Head of Nutrition, you will need:
a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
2+ years experience in clinical, performance, or digital health settings
a strong understanding of strength training, weightlifting, and sports nutrition
a passion for fitness and an active lifestyle
excellent communication and coaching skills
the ability to use digital tools, health apps, and telehealth platforms
experience with behaviour change techniques
the ability to analyse biometric data (e.g., body composition, wearables, nutrition tracking apps)
Salary & benefits:
£50-70k pa
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Employee discounts
Free on-site gym
Enhanced sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
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