Team GB HQ Lead for Performance Nutrition - LA2028 Olympic Games

Organisation: British Olympic Association
Salary: If you are an employee of a Home Country Sports Institute (HSCI) or National Governing Body (NGB) then the appointment will be on a secondment basis. For external candidates (non HCSI / NGB) where paid secondments are not applicable, we would welcome a discussion to understand individual circumstances and availability.
Location: UK and the Olympic Games environment, California, USA (to include: The Olympic Village and Clusters; The Team GB Performance Lodge; The Team GB Preparation Camp(s); and other Games-time locations as agreed.
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Job Description: British Olympic Association and Team GB
Team GB is the British and Northern Irish Olympic team – one of the nation’s most successful teams and one of its favourite brands. Run by the British Olympic Association (BOA), Team GB competes at the Olympic and Olympic Winter Games (OWG) and other events such as the European Games (EG), Youth Olympic Games (YOG), and European Youth Olympic Festivals (EYOF).

The BOA’s primary purpose is to:
• Select, lead and manage Team GB at Olympic and Olympic Winter Games and all International Olympic Committee (IOC) and European Olympic Committee (EOC) accredited events such as Youth Olympic Games, European Youth Olympic Festivals and the European Games, and;
• Develop the Olympic Movement and promote the principles and values of Olympism in our territory of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, coordinate, and lead the strategy, operational management, and delivery for performance nutrition across the Team GB LA28 Olympic Games footprint so that every athlete can thrive and reach their full potential at Games-time.
• Work closely with BOA HoPS, PS leadership group, Chef de Mission group, and Team GB venue leadership teams in the detailed planning for 18 months in advance of The Olympic Games, including the use of Asana programme planning software to ensure the seamless execution of a world-class nutrition service for Team GB.
• Liaise with other NGB nutritionists, clinicians, sports science staff, and other support staff to maximise the nutritional impact on an athletes’ performance, and to optimise their rehabilitation and management when injured or ill, whilst always working within professional guidelines on athlete confidentiality.
• Sit on the Team GB LA28 2028 Performance Services leadership group and to participate in regular meetings (in-person &/or via Teams) offering constructive opinion and support for the overall delivery of performance services across the Team GB LA28 footprint.
• Scope out the requirement for performance nutrition across the different Team GB LA28 venues, including the Preparation Camp, Performance Lodge, Olympic Village, and satellite sites as required.
• Establish and align communication pathways between Team GB and potential catering / chef partners, and where required support the BOA HoPS to run a thorough tendering process to appoint a catering provider(s) for Team GB in LA.
• Establish and build good relations with the LA28 Organising Committee nutritional structures including reviewing the range and scope of food/nutritional delivery within the accredited Olympic environment and to cascade all relevant information down to both NGB and HQ Nutritionists.
• Work with the BOA HoPS to recruit a diverse team of HQ Nutritionists, Dieticians, and Team GB Chef(s) to be deployed across the Team GB LA28 footprint and then manage this delivery during Games-time.
• Work with the BOA HoPS and BOA commercial team to support any partner activations which have a direct and positive impact on Games-time athletic performance.
• Order HQ performance nutrition snacks or consumables within budgetary constraints and activate any commercial ‘value-in-kind’ contracts when appropriate.
• Establish and ensure all Team GB Nutritional Standard Operating Procedures are clear, contemporaneous, and communicated to the wider team and all stakeholders where relevant.
• Model high-performance behaviours and lead by example with optimal health and hygiene strategies to minimise the spread of illness across the Team GB delegation.
• Refer to appropriate specialists and other members of the performance support team where required in the lead-up to, and during the Games.
• Keep appropriate documentation and records of all interactions and keep these records confidential and secure.
• Provide reports on nutrition related activity within the village and other Team GB locations as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks to support the wider operational delivery of Team GB at Games-time
• Promote drug-free sport and have a working knowledge of The World Antidoping Code.

Reporting to:
BOA Head of Performance Services (HoPS) during the preparation phase and the Chef de Mission Team during Games Time.

Direct reports:
Team GB HQ Nutritionists and HQ Chefs deployed across the Team GB LA2028 footprint

Dates Active in Role:
• Olympic Games run 14th to 30th July 2028, final travel dates tbc.
• All dates / requirements essential for preparation in the build up to deployment to the Olympic Games

Accreditation Type:
Non accredited

Hours of Work:
Working hours will be as required to fulfil the role and its significant fluctuating demands throughout the Olympic Games.
The post-holder will be required to acknowledge this and work in a flexible manner to accommodate all requests where appropriate.

Relationships & Interfaces:
Works closely with BOA & LA2028 Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Team GB LA28 HQ Performance Service Leads, BOA sport services department, HCSI and NGB nutrition teams, and HQ and NGB staff at Games-time including all team leaders, performance & support staff, and HQ venue leads.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:
1. Completed a recognised undergraduate Degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition, Sports Science, Dietetics, or a related subject
2. Completed a recognised postgraduate course of study in an appropriate field (PG Cert/Dip/Masters in Sports Nutrition, or IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition)
3. Currently registered on the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) and/or with the HCPC for Dieticians
4. Current UKAD “Introduction to Clean Sport” Certificate
5. Currently working with or has worked with elite sport athletes for a minimum of 10 years either through a Home Country Sports Institute (HCSI) or directly with a National Governing Body (NGB).
6. Proven extensive leadership experience within an HCSI, NGB, or professional sports arena

Desired Experience:
7. Current or previous Performance Nutritionist within the HCSI network or directly with an NGB working with elite summer sport athletes.
8. Previous experience at a major multi-sport Games (OG’s; CWG; WUG; EG)
9. Previous work with Team GB at a major multi-sport Games (OG; OWG; EG;YOG)
10. An understanding of the Team GB standard operating procedures during Games-time

Personal Attributes:
1. Proven team player (including references from previous Games)
2. Demonstration of leadership skills
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Committed, dynamic & productive
5. Excellent organisational skills
6. Excellent management & people skills
7. Availability for full duration of The Games and during the 18-month preparation phase

Role Benefits
Games-time:
• Accommodation in Los Angeles
• One return economy class flight to LA
• Team GB kit allocation

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
How to apply: Please submit a CV and cover letter of no more than one page (both PDF format) to Recruitment@TeamGB.com with the reference PSLN28 in the subject line. The selection process will consist of: • 1st Round of interviews to be held on either 14th or 17th September 2026 • 2nd Round interview (if required) may be scheduled for late September 2026 • Interviews will take place in London at the offices of The British Olympic Association (101 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH) or remotely via Microsoft Teams. • Appointments will be announced in October 2026 Candidates must ensure they are available to meet the requirements of fulfilling the allocated job role, including all necessary dates in the build-up to the Olympic Games. If you are an employee of a Home Country Sports Institute (HSCI) or National Governing Body (NGB) then the appointment will be on a secondment basis and you will need to ensure that: • Before applying, you have clearance from your appropriate line manager. • HCSI employees that are core funded will be released to undertake their duties on HCSI time on the proviso that their usual duties can be covered in their absence. • NGB employees must gain clearance from their sport in advance of applying for a Team GB role, with an understanding that if successful they may not be available to work with their sport at the Olympic Games. • When applying, please state clearly your HCSI full-time equivalent status and whether your role is core funded or NGB funded. • It remains an individual’s responsibility for those who are not full-time HCSI employees to account for their non-HCSI time. • Transparency with employers over the time commitment for the role is essential. • If you are successful in your application, please confirm again with your HCSI / NGB line manager(s) before accepting the role. In line with BOA policy, all costs relating to kit, travel to and from the USA, and accommodation while in-country, along with reasonable additional expenses will be covered. At the heart of Team GB is our vision to unite and inspire the nation through Olympic sport. To achieve this, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Guided by our shared values of pride, unity, responsibility and respect, we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds—particularly those currently underrepresented in our organisation, including individuals from ethnically diverse communities. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences strengthens our ability to support athletes and deliver excellence on and off the field of play.

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Team GB HQ Lead for Performance Nutrition - LA2028 Olympic Games