10U Performance Network Lead

Organisation: Lawn Tennis Association
Salary: Competitive – will vary depending on skills and experience
Location: Mobile role based nationally, with the requirement for regional and national travel.
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 15 February 2026
Interview date: 25 February 2026
Job Description: About The Role:
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.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the 10U Regional Performance stage of the LTA Player Pathway. You will lead a national network of 10U Performance Programmes, supporting them to deliver high quality player development and strong day to day programmes. You will recruit, onboard, and build strong relationships with coaches and operators, helping them understand and meet the agreed standards of delivery. Your work will help more young players be inspired, supported, and prepared for the National Performance Stage of the pathway.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract from April 2026 until the end of August 2027.

Interview Timelines:
Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Sunday 15th February 2026.

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 in Loughborough on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

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. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used to make sure you have the best possible experience with us.

If you have any specific questions regarding your application or if anything’s unclear at all, please contact our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@lta.org.uk

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 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.”
How to apply: Please apply directly via the careers page on our website. You can do so using the link below: https://careers.lta.org.uk/vacancies/626/10u-performance-network-lead.html