Head of Nutrition

Location: Low Fell & Chowdene

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 company’s 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