Tennis Development Officer - Internship (March 2026 - March 2027)

The LTA\’s 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.

About the Role

The LTA, in partnership with the Mayor of London\’s Sport Team and London\’s Violence Reduction Unit, are creating two exciting opportunities for young Londoners to gain valuable career experience within our sporting organisation.

This is a year-long internship focused on identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand tennis and padel within the London community. The role is designed to contribute to the growth and relevance of the sports in our capital city.

We are seeking two dynamic individuals with the passion and eagerness to contribute to our vision of Tennis Opened Up. Prior experience is not necessary, and familiarity with tennis or padel is not a requirement. If you appreciate the value of sports and aspire to build a career in the sports industry, this role is well-suited for you. If successful, you will have a dedicated mentor, regular training through the Skills Builder framework, and a custom work plan designed just for you.

As an LTA Tennis Development Officer, you will become part of a dedicated team committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of their work. Based within the London & South East Regional Team (L&SE), you\’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with various departments, including aiding grassroots development in clubs, counties, and volunteer networks, as well as community and education venues through the implementation and delivery of strategic plans. This will not only enhance your skill set for your career but also ensure a rewarding experience.

Key Accountabilities

The job description detailed below may be subject to review from time to time in consultation with the post-holder. Please be aware that the key accountabilities outlined are not delivered consistently all year round, and variations may occur based on the nature of the responsibilities.

• As part of the London & South East team, you will help create and implement plans for tennis and padel growth across London, involving clubs, community tennis, and educational places. Focus on increasing participation and fostering collaboration among venues and partners.

• Collaborate with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialists to implement plans for creating sustainable tennis opportunities in communities that are harder to reach.

• Assist the Event Planning & Delivery team with the full event lifecycle of competition and event operations.

• Support the development of Padel initiatives, venue engagement and participation growth.

• Aid the Customer Support Team in providing high-quality, customer-centric assistance to a diverse range of tennis customers and colleagues.

• Work with the Safeguarding Team to ensure that safeguarding and welfare is promoted and embedded within tennis and padel to make the sports safer for children and adults at risk.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and answer the following two questions (in no more than 500 words):

• Why would you like to work for the LTA?

• What are your future career ambitions?

Interview Timelines

Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Sunday 30th November.

We reserve the right to close the job advert early or extend the advert depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Interviews will take place in-person at Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre on a date to be confirmed.

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. Please do ask for any adjustment that might help you to perform your best in the recruitment process. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used to make sure you have the best possible experience with us.