Payroll & Benefits Advisor (Maternity cover from October 2026 - October 2027)

Our vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’, and our mission is to transform communities through tennis, focusing on three areas – making tennis welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone. The People Team ensure we have the right people, in the right roles, with the right skills to deliver the LTA’s vision of ‘Tennis opened up’. The LTA’s mission is to grow tennis by making it welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone. As a team, we provide leadership, expert advice and support to the organisation throughout the employment lifecycle, enabling people to perform in their roles. It’s a fast paced and diverse environment so agility, flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure to get the job done are critical to success.

We’re looking for a Payroll & Benefits Advisor to join our People team on a maternity cover basis. This role plays a key part in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting the smooth delivery of our benefits offering. As Payroll & Benefits Advisor, you’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to maintain accuracy, compliance and confidentiality. You’ll also act as a first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, providing clear and helpful guidance to colleagues across the LTA. Alongside payroll, you’ll support the administration and continuous improvement of our benefits programmes, helping to ensure a positive and engaging employee experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detail, building relationships, and contributing to an efficient and people-focused department. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re highly organised, proactive, have the ability to juggle multiple deadlines with a strong understanding of payroll processes and a keen interest in colleague benefits.

Interview Timelines

• Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.
• First stage interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams week commencing 8th June 2026.
• Final stage interviews will take place in-person at the National Tennis Centre week commencing 15th June 2026.

Our Support to You

When applying for our roles, you will be asked as part of our application process if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. Adjustments could include extra time for assessments, interview questions in advance, alternative formats for materials or wheelchair access. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used to make sure you have the best possible experience with us. If you have any specific questions regarding your application or if anything’s unclear at all, please contact our recruitment team by emailing [email protected]

Life at the LTA

The LTA, through its vision 'Tennis Opened Up', is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel included and a strong sense of belonging. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse communities, deaf and disabled people, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experience of the UK's many and varied communities.

Read some of our colleague testimonials below:

• “As a new mum, I’ve appreciated the LTA’s newly enhanced benefits, which have supported me during maternity leave and in my return to work. In total, I have been with the LTA for four years and love the diversity of my role.”
• “Everyone's respected in terms of the culture, ethnicity, and the background, so you don't feel inequal in any capacity. I remember how supportive my team had been during Ramadan, being fully understanding of its requirements and flexible with my work schedule.”
• “As a new starter at the LTA, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Being a tennis fan, I was excited to join the organisation, and from day one, I’ve been impressed by everyone’s dedication to our mission of 'Tennis Opened Up', as well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.”