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Passionate about education, nutrition and wellbeing?

The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) has been successfully training Nutritional Therapists for more than 30 years and is one of the leading nutritional training organisations in the Europe.

We aim to:

“educate and enthuse, instilling optimum nutrition as the foundation of health for all”

We look for passionate, committed professionals to join our dedicated staff team to support us in delivering nutritional therapy training at the highest level.

Why work for ION?

Friendly, supportive environment that values people and fosters excellent staff and student results
Diverse team who are passionate about nutrition and wellbeing
Flexible working that support a healthy work life balance
Paid the living wage
Extensive professional development opportunities
Based in beautiful Richmond upon Thames with additional lecturing facilities in Central London’s Bloomsbury, we’re well connected

Current vacancies

You can email [email protected] for speculative enquiries.

Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer

This a new position within a growing marketing team in an established institution and a great opportunity for a recent graduate to play a key role in supporting student recruitment and to manage the social media content plan.Read more

External Examiner

A great opportunity has arisen for experienced Nutritional Therapists to join the Institute for Optimum Nutrition as External Examiners.Read more

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A bitter fight for sweet success

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Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer

Nutritional Therapy Science Access Course

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Clinic packages

Our friendly and professional therapists can support you with a range of health concerns and help you get your health back on track, whist our treatment packages offer you value for money.

Apply

If you are looking to apply for the Nutritional Therapy Diploma or Science Access Courses it’s a simple step by step approach.

Cancer nutrition support

Safe, practical and evidence-informed nutritional support for people affected by cancer. Nutrition can impact on outcomes and for some cancers affect the risk of progression and recurrence

Course structure

The Nutritional Therapy Diploma Course (NTDC) is a level six, modular course. Each module is a distinct learning unit and is assessed individually.

Prospectus

Mini Carrot Cakes

We think that October is a good month for donning our baking aprons… With that in mind, we have selected one of our favourite carrot cake recipes, taken from Amelia Freer’s book, Cook, Nourish. Glow.

Entry requirements

The NTDC is delivered at Levels 4, 5 and 6 (undergraduate equivalence), to the same level as required for an undergraduate degree

Five Minutes with Jenny Tschiesche

We chat to Jenny Tschiesche, nutritional therapist, author, and founder of lunchboxdoctor.com.

Ketogenic and low carbohydrate living

This lively food education and tasting day will provide you with an introduction into the ketogenic diet, potential health benefits, the variations of the diet and the research behind it.