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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Event Manager with relevant experience in Tennis or national/international Events, to work closely with the Tournament Director to deliver the Lexus Birmingham Open consisting of WTA 125 and ATP Challenger 125 events. The annual cycle for this role involves approximately 7 months planning, 3 months of transition in the ‘readiness’ phase and into tournament delivery (including the build of all temporary event infrastructure), and 2 months of tournament wrap-up and debriefing. They will also play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the calendar of International ITF World Tennis Tour, ATP Challenger and ITF Wheelchair tournaments in Great Britain. Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the tournament programme best supports junior and adult players in their development, as well as supporting the wider Major Events team with key projects during the calendar year.
- Please note, the application window for this role closes at midday on Friday 5th December
- Interviews will take place at the National Tennis Centre on the 9th and 10th of December
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.
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“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.”
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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.
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