Job Description

Role:

Performance Nutritionist Assistant

Salary:

Up to 35,000 per annum (Full-time equivalent)

Hours:

We will consider part-time or full-time hours. Please confirm on your CV what hours you would like to be considered for.

Location:

American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Contract Type:

Initially on a 1 year fixed term contract.

Deadline Day:

22nd May 2025

Start date:

From 1st July 2025 (pending completion of safer recruitment checks)



About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.



Join the team behind the team and help us power our players!

This is a fantastic new opportunity to work within a high-performance environment, to assist and contribute to our in-house nutrition service provision. You will support and provide interventions for injured/post-surgery athletes,

and provide support at training camps and competitions. Additionally, you will work with the catering team to develop menus that are periodised and optimal to team performance and to support players' needs.



To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description



About you

Are you a registered nutritionist or dietitian with passion to work in elite sport? Do you understand what it takes to fuel top footballers at the highest level? If you are a strong communicator, thrive in fast-paced environments, and can adapt to the demands of a multi-squad environment, we want to hear from you!



The successful candidate will hold a qualification at degree level in an appropriate subject and be an accredited Sports Dietitian, recognised Sports Nutritionist or equivalent (i.e. SENr accredited or working towards). This role could be suitable for someone who has just finished their studies or is due to graduate soon.



Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:



Treat People Well Exceed Expectations Aim High. Never Give Up Act with Integrity Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:



Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites ?23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff) Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more! Enhanced family policies ?? ?Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season In-house training programme and CPD opportunities Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com



Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.



This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.