YDP Performance Nutritionist

Closing Date of Applications – 10th April 2026

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Our Winning Team

Man City is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

Manchester City is seeking a Youth Development Performance Nutritionist to support players within the Youth Development Phase (U12 - U16) at our Academy in Manchester.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll deliver evidence-informed nutrition support to optimise player health, performance and long-term development. The role has a strong focus on education, helping players, parents and staff build a clear understanding of effective fuelling and healthy behaviours at a key stage of development.

This is a great opportunity for a developing practitioner to apply their knowledge in an elite football environment while continuing to build experience and professional accreditation.

Your Impact

1. Deliver integrated performance nutrition support to YDP squads and individual players.
2. Design and deliver an educational curriculum for players, parents and staff focused on performance nutrition and healthy behaviours.
3. Provide targeted support to individual players, including those in injury rehabilitation.
4. Monitor and profile players to inform individualised nutrition plans.
5. Work closely with the Academy Head Chef and wider MDT to optimise the food environment.
6. Provide clear reporting and updates on player progress to key stakeholders.
7. Support the ongoing development and delivery of the Academy nutrition programme.

What we are looking for

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Nutrition, Sport Science).
• SENr accreditation (or working towards as a minimum).
• ISAK Level 1 certification.
• Strong understanding of nutrition principles for youth athletes.
• Experience supporting or delivering nutrition programmes (academic, placement or professional).
• Ability to translate data and theory into practical, actionable guidance.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in educating young players and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Organised, proactive and committed to continuous development.

*We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a Simply Health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. 

Equal opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. 

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities