Partnerships Intern

Organisation: International Tennis Federation
Salary: Competitive
Location: Roehampton, South West London
Contract type: Paid Internship (Full time)
Closing date: 30 April 2026
Job Description: At the International Tennis Federation, we live and breathe our sport. As the global governing body of tennis, we exist for everyone who loves the game. Working together with our 214 member nations and 6 regional affiliates, we are proud to support every journey in tennis, from playground to podium.
Today, more than 100 million people play tennis worldwide, with billions more following the sport. Tennis creates opportunities on and off the court, inspiring joy, confidence and connection.
The ITF is the owner and co-owner of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis - The Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) by Gainbridge - and manages the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC and IPC. We organise more than 1,500 weeks of tournaments across the ITF World Tennis Tour, Beach Tennis Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Juniors and Masters Circuit.
We are offering a standout opportunity for a graduate student to gain hands-on experience, grow professionally within the commercial sports industry and play a meaningful role in delivering impactful projects.

About the role
As a Partnerships Intern, you will support the Commercial Team to:
• Deliver smooth and efficient operations relating to partner ticket management
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of partner social and digital assets, including contributing to ideation of creative and effective social content, aligned with contracted rights
• Work alongside the Partnership team to manage direct and partner agencies, acting as an internal liaison across relevant ITF departments
• Enhance the consistency and quality of partner-facing materials and communications
• Manage and maintain internal rights delivery WIP documents
• Contribute to post-event reporting and insights for future partner engagement
• Meet, host and entertain the partners with the Partnerships team, building relationships and fostering long-term commitments

Candidate requirements
• Hold a degree in a relevant subject or be due to complete one by July 2026
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good understanding of digital marketing and social media platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of design tools is desirable
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Interest in and awareness of Commercial activities across sports

The position will be based in our London office in Roehampton. Placements begin in June 2026, and candidates must be available for 6 – 12 months from the start of the placement.

What we offer…
• Paid internship
• 20 days’ holiday per annum (pro-rata for placements shorter than 12 months) plus bank holidays
• Company-paid Health Cash Plan
• Wellbeing allowance
• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension plan
• Free lunch when working in the office (up to £9 a day)
• 35 hour working week with flexible start and finish times (core hours: 10:00 – 16:00)

For more information, please visit our job page on www.itftennis.com.

Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a fundamental priority for the ITF. Our approach focuses on embedding inclusive behaviours and processes across every element of our business practice.
How to apply: Please send a covering letter and CV to Internships@itftennis.com stating Internship/Partnership in the subject line and clearly indicate in your email whether you require sponsorship or a work permit to work in the UK either now or in the future.