Performance Nutrition Placement Student Organisation Harlequin Football Club Ltd Salary N/A Location Surrey Sports Park Contract type Volunteer (Part time) Closing date 25 May 2026 Interview date 8 June 2026 Job Description Placement Purpose: This placement is suited to a student who is keen to specialise in sports nutrition and looking to gain practical experience in a professional sport environment. The role will provide many opportunities for continuous professional development throughout. The purpose of this position is to assist with the day to day running of the nutrition provision for the 2026/27 season and assist in nutrition support and player education throughout the Club. The successful candidate will assist in delivering high class support as part of a high performance team and work within an interdisciplinary team of practitioners and coaches. Main Tasks & Responsibilities: • To work with the Lead Performance Nutritionist in providing high quality nutrition support across Harlequins FC. • Delivery of educational content to players across the academy and senior men’s programmes.• Provide logistical support to the academy and senior teams for field-based sessions.• Assist in the day to day delivery of nutrition support at the Club including logistical support, setting up and running the refuel station, preparation of ergogenic and nutritional aids for training, shakes preparation, player weigh ins, supplement administration and stock logging, match prep, etc. • Potential to assist on match days as required.• Use of Nutritics software for dietary analysis. • Contribute positively to the team environment and culture• Willingness to engage with and support continuous professional development through internal and external opportunities e.g. journal articles, case review, conferences and course. • Assist in anthropometric measurement.• Assist in menu design.• Undertake additional duties as requested by your line manager from time to time.The ideal candidate will be: • Studying towards:o A MSc Nutrition/Sport Nutrition/Human Nutrition student with a background in Sport and Exercise Science or,o A BSc Sport and Exercise Science student with an interest in further study in the area of Sport Nutrition or,o Equivalent.• Experience of working with athletes or within a professional sporting environment (desirable).• öÏÓãÊÓƵAD Advisor or Clean Coach Certificate (desirable) or willingness to work towards (essential). • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (desirable), or willingness to work towards (essential). • Confident and approachable (essential).• Excellent verbal and written skills.• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.• IT literate including experience of Nutritics dietary analysis software (desirable).Additional Information:• It is desirable that candidates base themselves within commute distance of Harlequins FC Training Ground at Surrey Sports Park for the duration of the placement. • The placement student will be provided with kit and meals.Reports to: Head of Academy Athletic Performance, Head of Athletic Performance and Performance NutritionistHours: 20-40 hours each week. Please note, evening and weekend working will be expected at times.Placement Duration: July 2026 to June 2027Interview date TBC How to apply Please email Tadgh Dulohery at tadgh.dulohery@quins.co.uk with a copy of your CV and cover letter by 12pm 25th May 2026. Share X LinkedIn Email