Head of Physical Performance and Nutrition
Welsh Rugby Union
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Location
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Salary
Competitive, not disclosed
Closing Date
15 September 2026
Classification
IQF Level 7
Job Summary
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.
IUSCA IQF Classification
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.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.