East London Sport – Nutritionist (Hourly Paid Contractor)

University of East London - East London Sport

Organisation: University of East London - East London Sport
Salary: Hourly rate
Location: University of East London, University Way, London E16 2RD
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Job Description: Organisation: University of East London (East London Sport)
Location: University of East London, Docklands Campus (Beckton)
Contract Type: Hourly Paid / Self-Employed Contractor
Hours: Flexible, dependent on athlete and programme requirements
Rate: Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience
The University of East London (UEL) is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the capital. Our pioneering and athlete-centred approach supports students to reach their full potential both academically and within sport.
East London Sport operates a growing High Performance Programme and is a TASS Dual Career Accredited site, supporting national and international-level athletes through a multidisciplinary performance environment.
Nutritionist Opportunity – Expressions of Interest
East London Sport is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Nutritionists and Sports Nutrition Practitioners interested in joining our performance support team on an hourly-paid contractor basis.
This opportunity is ideal for practitioners seeking flexible consultancy work supporting student-athletes and high-performance sport programmes.
The successful practitioner will provide evidence-based nutritional support to athletes across East London Sport programmes, helping to optimise performance, recovery, health and long-term athlete development.
Support may include:
• One-to-one athlete consultations
• Nutritional assessments and planning
• Provide practical based/cooking workshops
• Performance and recovery nutrition education and strategies
• Body composition and fuelling guidance where appropriate
• Group workshops and educational sessions
• Collaborative work within a multidisciplinary performance team
You will work alongside coaches and practitioners including physiotherapists, osteopaths and strength and conditioning staff to deliver athlete-centred support within a high-performance environment.
Essential Requirements
• Degree qualification in Nutrition, Sports Nutrition or related field
• Relevant professional registration or accreditation where applicable (e.g. SENr, AfN, BDA Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register or equivalent)
• Practitioner’ on the SENr (Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register); and/or registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian and able to demonstrate at least one year’s experience (post HCPC-registration) delivering sports nutrition
• Experience providing nutrition support within sport, exercise or performance environments
• Strong communication and athlete engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable Experience
• Experience supporting elite, university or developing athletes
• Experience delivering workshops and education sessions
• Knowledge of performance sport environments and athlete support systems
• Experience working within multidisciplinary sport science or medical teams
We are looking for passionate and professional practitioners who are committed to supporting athlete wellbeing and performance within an inclusive and ambitious sporting environment.
How to apply: To express your interest, please send: • Current CV • Cover letter detailing: o Relevant experience and areas of expertise o Years of practice and practitioner background o Experience within sport or performance settings o Availability and preferred working arrangements Please email expressions of interest to: Will Ashby – w.ashby@uel.ac.uk Bridget Blackwood – b.blackwood@uel.ac.uk No agency applications please. Applications and expressions of interest will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.