Head of Nutrition
Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £10m turnover and employing 80 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 Bachelors or Masters 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