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PDP Performance Nutritionist
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 27 Mar 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 10 Apr 2026
Manchester City is seeking a PDP Performance Nutritionist to support players within the Professional Development Phase (U18–U21) at our Academy in Manchester.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll deliver evidence-informed nutrition support to optimise player performance, health and recovery. This includes individualised player support, education delivery and collaboration with performance, medical and catering teams to ensure a world-class nutrition environment.
This is a key role within the Academy’s performance structure, directly contributing to player development and long-term success.
Your Impact
- Deliver integrated performance nutrition support to PDP squads and individual players.
- Provide tailored nutrition plans to optimise performance, recovery and adaptation to training.
- Support injured players with nutrition aligned to rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.
- Monitor and profile players to identify key insights and inform individual development plans.
- Deliver educational sessions to players and staff to promote effective fuelling and healthy behaviours.
- Work closely with the Head Chef and catering team to align food provision with performance needs.
- Provide regular reporting and updates on player progress to key stakeholders.
- Support budget management and ongoing development of the Academy nutrition service.
What we are looking for
- Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Nutrition, Sport Science).
- SENr accreditation (or equivalent professional registration).
- ISAK Level 1 certification.
- Experience delivering performance nutrition support to athletes, ideally within youth or elite environments.
- Strong understanding of nutrition principles to support performance, recovery and body composition.
- Ability to interpret data and provide clear, actionable insights to inform decision-making.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team (e.g. coaching, medical, performance).
*We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
This is Your City
As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a Simply Health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.
How to Apply
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