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Head of Nutrition

Catalyst
Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
9 months ago
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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

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