PDP Performance Nutritionist at Manchester City Football Club

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).

End Date: 10th April 2026