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Women's Pathway Nutritionist
Scottish Rugby
Scottish Rugby is the governing body for rugby union in Scotland. Based at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, we administer Scotland's international rugby teams, and Scotland's two professional clubs, Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors.
Job Posted- 30 Jul 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 11 Aug 2026
The Vacancy
Help shape the future of women’s performance rugby through world-class nutrition support.
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Women’s Pathway Nutritionist to support players and key stakeholders across our Women’s Performance Pathway.
Working with guidance from the Head of Nutrition, you will deliver an evidence-informed, player-centred nutrition service that helps accelerate player development, supports performance, and builds positive nutrition habits that will benefit players throughout their careers.
What you will be doing:
- Provide nutrition support to players within the Women’s Performance Pathway.
- Work closely with the Head of Nutrition to deliver a consistent, evidence-informed service.
- Support players to develop strong, sustainable nutrition habits.
- Deliver practical education sessions, resources, and one-to-one guidance.
- Collaborate with coaches, medical, physical performance, and wider multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to an environment that supports player development, wellbeing, and performance.
- Help translate nutrition science into clear, accessible, and actionable advice.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about athlete development and passionate about supporting women and girls in performance sport.
You will bring:
- Knowledge of sports nutrition principles and their application in performance environments.
- An evidence-informed and player-centred approach.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and educate players and staff.
- The ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- A practical, flexible, and solutions-focused mindset.
- A commitment to supporting the development, wellbeing, and performance of female athletes.
Ready to make the next step in your career?
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, complete the application form. Included in this, we’d like you to share the skills and experience you would bring to this role and why you’d love to work at Scottish Rugby.
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
How to Apply
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