Padel Performance Operations Manager

Organisation: Lawn Tennis Association
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: London
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 June 2026
Job Description: Our vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’, and our mission is to transform communities through tennis and padel by making the sports welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone.

This role will sit within our core padel team and focus on performance operations, supporting national team logistics, (including travel and accommodation) LTA funded players with the administration and submission of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and the organisation and scheduling of junior camps, national training activity, overseas trips, and national team competitions.

Additional responsibilities will include managing POS agreements for GB coaches, overseeing programme policies and procedures, invoicing and raising PAVs to reimburse players, and supporting Integrity and Clinical Governance requirements across the padel performance landscape.

We’re running this as a single, coordinated campaign with all adverts closing on Sunday 7th June at 11:59pm. Due to the grass court season and teams focussing on deliverables at our tournaments, interviews dates and times will be communicated to those shortlisted, however each role will be expected to have a two-stage process.

A word from our Head of padel - Tom Murray
“Padel is the fastest-growing sport in Britain, and that momentum is creating new and exciting opportunities at the LTA, the game’s National Governing Body. We’re delighted to be introducing four new padel roles that will play a key part in shaping the future of the sport. From elevating padel’s profile and visibility through innovative content and social media, to growing and strengthening the competitive structure and padel performance player pathway, to building a sustainable workforce to support the grassroots of the sport. For anyone passionate about padel, and keen to help drive its continued growth, this is a fantastic time to join the LTA”

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

To read the full job spec please click on the link.
How to apply: https://careers.lta.org.uk/vacancies/694/padel-performance-operations-manager.html