Head of Nutrition
£70,000 / Gateshead / Jul 10, 2025
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