About the Role
The LTA’s vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’ and its mission is Transforming Communities through Tennis.
• Are you committed to a career in Performance Analysis?
• Do you want to ‘learn on the job’, fully immersed in an elite Performance Analysis Team with hands-on experience and active mentoring throughout?
• Are you passionate and knowledgeable about tennis and elite sport?
The LTA’s Performance vision is to ‘be one of the most respected nations for player development. The Performance Analysis function is a critical enabler, delivering targeted and impactful video and statistical intelligence to underpin evidence-based coaching and enable more effective decision making. The Team of Performance analysts, Data Engineer and wider support deliver this by focusing on direct player support and providing game wide intelligence to understand the trends and standards needed to move through our player pathway.
The LTA, in collaboration with Middlesex University, are looking to offer up to two applied Sport Performance Analysis Placements starting from September 2025 and running for the full academic year.
How to Apply
• The successful applicant will be expected to be independently accepted on the Sport Performance Analysis MSc course for the 2025/2026 Academic year, following the standard process for enrolment on this course.
• The responsibility is on the applicant to ensure that they apply within the pre-determined timelines and achieve the entry level requirements for enrolment.
• Specific course details and to enrol on the course can be found here; on-campus version (click here) or the online distance education version (click here).
• This opportunity is currently open to candidates already enrolled on the MSc at Middlesex University (September 2025 start) course or to candidates in the process of enrolling.
You'll also need to apply directly to the LTA to be considered for the placement opportunity.
To do so, please email a copy of your CV and a 500-word (maximum) synopsis answering the question: 'Why you, why this opportunity?'.
Please send your application documents to [email protected] by 5:00pm on Sunday 6th July 2025
If you are shortlisted to the next stage, there will be a formal interview process scheduled in the week of the 14th July 2025, in-person at the National Tennis Centre.
If you have informal questions about this placement or the MSc courses please do not hesitate to contact Toby West ([email protected]) or Dr Nimai Parmar, Associate Professor of Sport Performance Analysis ([email protected]).