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National Talent Pathway Nutritionist (West)
The FA
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Job Posted- 4 Dec 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 16 Dec 2025
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about developing young athletes and shaping the future of elite performance? We’re looking for a dedicated Pathway Nutritionist to join our National Talent Pathway (NTP) programme and help drive the next generation of players towards excellence.
In this role you’ll deliver high-quality nutrition support to players and key stakeholders across our pathway system. Working under the guidance of the Head of Nutrition and Lead Pathways Nutritionist, you will provide an evidence-informed, athlete-centred nutrition service designed to accelerate player development.
What you will be doing:
- Provide practical and accessible nutrition support to all NTP players within your regional remit
- Develop and implement a high-performance nutrition strategy aligned with the pathway objectives
- Identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods, including workshops, presentations and digital content to inform and educate with consideration of behaviour change science
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Sports Science
- Higher degree in Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- Registration with Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) – Graduate minimum (please specify in your application if you are awaiting approval)
- Minimum of 1 year’s post-graduate experience as a practicing registered performance nutritionist, preferably in team sports
- Experience in or evidence of understanding the education needs of young players, using a food-focused approach to optimise health and performance
- Excellent communication skills
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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