Nutrition Placements

About the role

West Ham United is seeking motivated and enthusiastic placement students to support nutrition provision across the Men’s First Team, Women’s First Team and The Academy of Football during the 2027/28 season. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced nutrition practitioners and a multidisciplinary performance team, supporting player performance, recovery, education and development.

Placement opportunities

• Men’s First Team Nutrition
• Women’s First Team Nutrition
• Men’s Academy Nutrition

Key details

• Contract: University placement
• Duration: June 2027 – May 2028
• Hours: Full-time, including evenings, weekends and matchdays as required
• Locations: Chadwell Heath, Little Heath and Rush Green, depending on placement
• Eligibility: The placement must form an approved part of your university degree programme
• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List, required

Applicants must be able to commit to the full placement period.

Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of experienced practitioners, you’ll support the delivery and evaluation of nutrition provision in line with the Club’s nutrition philosophy. Depending on your placement, responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the organisation, delivery and review of daily nutrition provision
• Supporting nutrition strategies for fuelling, training, competition and recovery
• Contributing to individual nutrition plans, considering players’ needs, growth, maturation and development
• Developing and delivering player education through workshops, infographics, newsletters and other resources
• Supporting nutrition data collection, player monitoring and assessments
• Analysing and interpreting data and producing reports, visualisations and presentations to inform decisions
• Contributing to research and projects that improve nutrition practice
• Supporting matchday nutrition provision
• Collaborating with nutritionists, physical performance coaches, performance scientists, physiotherapists, psychologists and coaching staff

You’ll receive ongoing supervision, guidance and feedback to help develop your knowledge, confidence and practical skills.

Requirements

We’re looking for students with a sound understanding of nutrition principles, an interest in their application within football and a genuine desire to develop. You should demonstrate:

• An approved university placement as part of your degree programme
• An understanding of nutrition and its application to performance, recovery and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain nutrition information clearly
• Good organisation, attention to detail and reliability
• A collaborative, professional and team-focused approach
• Initiative, curiosity and a willingness to take responsibility
• An openness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning
• Flexibility to work the required schedule, including evenings and weekends
• The ability to travel between required work locations
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and DBS checks

Previous experience in professional football is beneficial but not essential. We value your academic foundations, enthusiasm, professionalism and potential to develop.

Benefits

• A personal development plan and access to the placement development programme
• Supervision, mentoring and feedback from experienced practitioners
• Practical experience in a professional football environment
• Opportunities to learn across disciplines and build professional relationships
• Monthly travel or accommodation expense support of up to £500
• West Ham United club kit
• Breakfast and lunch

Additional company benefits (may vary based on contract type and location) include 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, pension and life insurance, healthcare cash scheme, travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, priority access to apply for match tickets, discounted season tickets, staff discounts in the club store, café and official partners’ products and services, discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities, family friendly leave policies, and company social events.

Values

We’re looking for students who reflect the values that define West Ham United:

• Hardworking – Demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic
• Exciting – Bringing energy and enthusiasm
• Attitude+ – Showing initiative and striving to improve
• Respect – Treating others with professionalism
• Togetherness – Working collaboratively towards shared goals

Recruitment process

• First-stage recruitment day: Sunday 29 November 2026 – Chadwell Heath
• Second-stage interviews: December 2026
• Placement start date: June 2027

Please ensure you are available for the first-stage recruitment day before applying.

Application

To apply, please submit your application via our careers portal: https://www.careers.whufc.com

Deadline: 5pm Thursday 12th November 2026

Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.