Head of Nutrition

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