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Head of Competition
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The LTA’s vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’ and its mission is to transform communities through tennis by making it welcoming, enjoyable, and inspiring to everyone. We have a similar approach to developing and promoting padel, one of the fastest-growing sports in Britain.
About the Role
The Competitions Team leads the governance, planning, development, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of competition across Britain. Working with colleagues, venues, organisers, officials, and strategic partners, the team creates accessible and high-quality competition opportunities across tennis and padel, whilst overseeing the systems, services, development, and processes that underpin the competition landscape.
This role is responsible for leading the delivery of the LTA Competition Plan 2025-29 and shaping the future of competition in Britain.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking and operational delivery, bringing a consultancy-type approach to understanding customer needs, identifying opportunities for innovation, and translating vision into impactful plans and outcomes. Leading and managing the Competition Operations Manager, Competition Delivery Manager, Head of Competition Development, and Competition Measures & Systems Manager, as well as working collaboratively across the business, the role will ensure a joined-up approach across all aspects of competition, helping to build a sustainable ecosystem that meets the needs of players at each age and stage of the pathway.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader who is ready to make a significant impact in a senior LTA role. We are seeking someone who combines strategic thinking, strong operational and planning capability, and a customer-centric mindset with the ability to influence and build credibility across a diverse stakeholder landscape. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative and consultancy-style approach to problem-solving, demonstrate sound judgment and commercial awareness, and inspire others through effective leadership. They will be comfortable navigating complexity, challenging the status quo where appropriate, and driving continuous improvement to help shape the future of competition across Britain.
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Having experience in either sports development, event management, sports strategy, consultancy, or strategic planning would be highly advantageous.
❎ The closing date for this advert is Sunday 13th July at 11:59pm
Please note this is a London-based role with the requirement to work from our head offices in Roehampton a minimum of 3 days per week.
A Word from Our Managing Director - Tennis Development, Olly Scadgell
“The Head of Competition is a pivotal role within the Tennis Development Directorate’s senior management team, leading a critical function of the business supporting both the participation and performance areas of the game. We place significant importance on the role competition plays in developing and retaining people within tennis and padel, from grassroots through to the performance player pathway. This role will lead the delivery of a clear and ambitious Competition Strategy across Britain, shaping an accessible, welcoming, enjoyable, and connected landscape that inspires more people to play and compete. I am looking for a proven leader, who wants to make a real impact on the future of the sport".
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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 and find out more here:
“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 unequal 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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