Lead Nutritionist

Organisation: British University Taekwon-do League
Salary: Volunteer
Location: United Kingdom
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 5 July 2026
Job Description: Nutritionist Responsibilities:
The above individual would be expected to honour the following:
Create and maintaining a Nutritional Programme within the UK Student National Squad
Provide nutrition support to athletes in relation to fuelling, hydration, recovery, body composition, and competition preparation.
Empower student athletes to achieve their full potential through high-quality support and guidance, serving as a key contributor
to the ongoing progression of the BUTL Support team.
Contribute to the development and delivery of BUTL Sport Science resources through newsletters, social media content, and
structured support frameworks for individual athletes
Role Expectations:
Attend a monthly Sport Science Team Meeting (Remote)
Attend a monthly All UK Student National Squad Staff Meeting (Remote)
Monitor and respond to emails within 72 hours
Attend monthly squad training sessions as necessary, or hold a virtual drop-in as an alternative
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive nutrition framework for the UK Student National Squad, ensuring an
evidence based and consistent approach to nutritional guidance and athlete development
The role does not hold specific hours as this is a flexible position catered to the individual. Expected hours would be sport science
team meetings, working with athletes, local/international squad events and set team meetings.
Essential Requirements - Qualifications & Experience
Currently studying towards, or holding, a degree or relevant qualification in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sport and Exercise Nutrition,
Sport Science, or a related field.
Demonstrable knowledge of sports nutrition principles, including fuelling, hydration, recovery, body composition, and
competition preparation.
Understanding of evidence-based practice, professional boundaries, and scope of practice.
Experience providing nutrition support, education, or guidance in a sporting, educational, or health-related environment.
Ability to tailor nutrition guidance to individual and team needs while working within appropriate scope of practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, educate, and motivate student athletes.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary support team.
Desirable Requirements:
Experience delivering workshops, presentations, or educational content to groups.
Experience creating athlete resources such as nutrition guides, infographics, newsletters, or social media content.
Understanding of combat sport, weight-category sport, or student sport environments.
How to apply: To apply formally, please send your CV to performance@butl.org.uk by Sunday 5th For more information regarding the role, please contact Cole Whitehead (Head of Sport Science) on: Email: performance@butl.org.uk