Position
Nutrition Placement – Men’s & Women’s First Team
Company
West Ham United Football Club
Location
Chadwell Heath / Little Heath / Rush Green
Contract Type
Work Placement
Start Date
July 2026
End Date
July 2027
Hours
Full-time (including evenings and weekends)
Department
Sports Science & Medicine
Responsible To
Head of Sport Science & Innovation
About The Role
West Ham United Football Club is offering an exciting opportunity for a placement student to join our Sports Science and Medicine Department for the 2026/27 season. This one‑year placement will support the ongoing development and delivery of nutrition provision across both the Men’s and Women’s First Teams. Working within a high‑performance, multidisciplinary environment, you will gain invaluable, hands‑on experience applying nutrition principles to support elite player performance and wellbeing. You’ll assist with daily nutrition delivery, monitoring, testing,, research and data analysis, while also contributing to education initiatives such as workshops, infographics and newsletters to promote nutrition awareness across the Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a Premier League football environment, supported by experienced practitioners and performance staff.
Responsibilities
* Assist with daily nutrition delivery and monitoring for first‑team players.
* Conduct nutrition testing, research and data analysis to inform performance plans.
* Develop and deliver educational content (workshops, infographics, newsletters) to promote nutrition awareness across the Club.
Essential Criteria
* The placement must form part of your degree programme, with an end date after January 2027.
* Ability to commit to the full 2026/27 season.
* Enhanced DBS check with Child’s Barred List required.
* Ability to travel between multiple Club training venues.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong knowledge of nutrition and performance principles.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A professional, proactive, and collaborative approach.
* Demonstrates the Club’s values: Hardworking, Exciting, Attitude+, Respect, Togetherness.
* A genuine desire to learn, grow and contribute within an elite football environment.
Safeguarding Commitment
We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. All candidates will undergo essential background checks before starting, including screening of social media. Candidates must proactively identify and respond to concerns and follow the Club’s safeguarding reporting procedures.
Benefits
* Access to an Individualised Learning and Development Programme.
* Monthly travel allowance (up to £500).
* Club kit provided.
* Breakfast and lunch on site.
* Opportunity to build a professional network within elite sport.
EDI Statement
* The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity.
* Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving and supporting talent from all communities.
How To Apply
Please submit your CV (maximum two sides of A4). Applications may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Closing Date
Wednesday 10th December 2025
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