Head of Physical Performance and Nutrition

Job description

Head of Physical Performance and Nutrition

Lead the strategic and operational delivery of physical performance and nutrition across Welsh Rugby, including national teams and player pathways. Responsibilities include establishing system-wide performance standards, leading practitioners, integrating coaching, medical and performance services, directing monitoring and technology projects, supporting international player development, and contributing directly to senior international team preparation.

This role aligns with IQF Level 7 due to its strategic and operational leadership of physical performance and nutrition across the Welsh men's and women's national teams and pathways. The role defines system-wide performance standards, leads and develops a multidisciplinary practitioner team, manages departmental resources, leads performance monitoring and technology projects, and holds responsibility for the quality and consistency of performance provision across multiple programmes.

Associated IUSCA IQF Certification

IUSCA IQF Level 7 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP*m)

Salary and Role Alignment

Grey. Salary is not disclosed. This is a senior Level 7 international performance leadership position with system-wide strategic responsibility, practitioner leadership, departmental resource management and direct involvement in international rugby. IUSCA recommended minimum salary: £75,000 per year.

This role has been independently classified by IUSCA against the International Qualification Framework (IQF) Level Descriptors according to its required autonomy, complexity, professional responsibility, leadership and scope of practice.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £75,000 and £90,000 Per Month

Published at

17-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English