Head of Nutrition
Our client, a successful tech scale-up and cash-generative SME with a £5m turnover and 70 staff, aims to double in size over the next five years under the leadership of an experienced, charismatic CEO and a strong senior team. Their platform combines personalized technology with individual coaching to support nutrition, habit formation, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
They seek to appoint a knowledgeable Registered Dietitian who understands nutrition science and its application to fitness, including weight loss, strength training, weightlifting, and performance enhancement.
As Head of Nutrition, your responsibilities will include:
* Providing expert guidance on diet, exercise, and wellness to shape user experience
* Supporting product development and creating evidence-based content for members and followers
* Being the organisational voice on nutritional knowledge
* Managing online and coaching nutritional content via digital platforms (video, chat, messaging)
* Developing customized meal plans and diet strategies for various goals such as fat loss, muscle gain, and metabolic health
* Collaborating with fitness professionals and exercise scientists to align nutrition advice with training protocols
* Shaping product features that integrate nutrition, fitness, and health data
* Creating digital content including articles, guides, meal templates, and educational resources
* Staying updated with evidence-based practices in dietetics and sports nutrition, including supplements and macronutrient timing
* Supporting users in building sustainable habits around food, training, and recovery
* Analyzing health data and user feedback to improve nutrition tools and services
Qualifications and skills required:
* Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
* At least 2 years’ experience in clinical, performance, or digital health settings
* Strong understanding of strength training, weightlifting, and sports nutrition
* Passion for fitness and active lifestyle
* Excellent communication and coaching skills
* Proficiency with digital tools, health apps, and telehealth platforms
* Experience with behavior change techniques
* Ability to analyze biometric data such as body composition, wearables, and nutrition tracking apps
Salary & benefits:
* £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Employee discounts
* Free on-site gym
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
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