MSc Sport Performance Analysis University Placement (LTA and Middlesex University) Organisation Lawn Tennis Association Salary Bursary award of UK fees between £8,250 - £11,100, sponsored by LTA, for the MSc Sports Performance Location National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, SW15 5JQ Contract type Paid Internship (Part time) Closing date 5 July 2026 Interview date 13 July 2026 Job Description About The Role:The LTA ’s vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’ and its mission is the 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. The LTA’s Performance vision is to ‘be one of the most respected nations for player development. The Performance Analysis function is a critical enabler, delivering targeted and impactful video and statistical intelligence to underpin evidence-based coaching and enable more effective decision making. The team of Performance Analysts, Data Engineer and wider support deliver this by focusing on direct player support and providing game wide intelligence to understand the trends and standards needed to move through our player pathway.This is an exciting immersive learning opportunity and would provide the successful candidate(s) with a rare opportunity to develop their technical and non-technical skills in an applied setting, under the guidance of the LTA’s analysis team. Successful candidates will become part of an exciting, hands-on development programme, mentored by industry-leading tennis Performance Analysts and gaining real-world experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and cutting-edge performance analysis software, while being challenged, and empowered to deliver impactful projects that build the skills and confidence needed for a career in performance analysis.The expectations are this would be a ‘full time’ placement (maximum 28 hours per week), which would be delivered in dovetail with their MSc academic commitments. It is anticipated that all academic research and coursework would be channelled into tennis specific projects. In addition, optional CPD opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate at regular intervals throughout the season, designed to align and assist with the MSc course requirements. How to Apply:1. Enrol independently on the Sport Performance Analysis MSc (on-campus or distance learning at Middlesex University) • The successful applicant will be expected to be independently accepted on the Sport Performance Analysis MSc course for the 2026/2027 academic year, following the standard process for enrolment on this course.• The responsibility is on the applicant to ensure that they apply within the pre-determined timelines and achieve the entry level requirements for enrolment.• Specific course details and to enrol on the course can be found here; on-campus version (click here) or the online distance education version (click here).• This opportunity is currently open to candidates already enrolled on the MSc at Middlesex University (September 2026 start) course or to candidates in the process of enrolling. 2. Apply directly to the LTA to be considered for the placement opportunity To apply, please submit: • A copy of your CV• A response to the question 'Why you, why this opportunity?' (maximum 500 words) • Please send your application to chris.white@lta.org.uk and toby.west@lta.org.uk as soon as possible, as we will review all applications progressively, the final deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Sunday 5th July 2026.• If you are shortlisted to the next stage, there will be a formal interview process scheduled in the window between the weeks of the 13th July and the week beginning 3rd August 2026, in person at the National Tennis Centre.If you have informal questions about this placement or the MSc courses please do not hesitate to contact Chris White (chris.white@lta.org.uk) and Toby West (toby.west@lta.org.uk) or Dr Nimai Parmar, Associate Professor of Sport Performance Analysis (N.Parmar@mdx.ac.uk) How to apply How to Apply: 1. Enrol independently on the Sport Performance Analysis MSc (on-campus or distance learning at Middlesex University) • The successful applicant will be expected to be independently accepted on the Sport Performance Analysis MSc course for the 2026/2027 academic year, following the standard process for enrolment on this course. • The responsibility is on the applicant to ensure that they apply within the pre-determined timelines and achieve the entry level requirements for enrolment. • Specific course details and to enrol on the course can be found here; on-campus version (click here) or the online distance education version (click here). • This opportunity is currently open to candidates already enrolled on the MSc at Middlesex University (September 2026 start) course or to candidates in the process of enrolling. 2. Apply directly to the LTA to be considered for the placement opportunity To apply, please submit: • A copy of your CV • A response to the question 'Why you, why this opportunity?' (maximum 500 words) • Please send your application to chris.white@lta.org.uk and toby.west@lta.org.uk as soon as possible, as we will review all applications progressively, the final deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Sunday 5th July 2026. • If you are shortlisted to the next stage, there will be a formal interview process scheduled in the window between the weeks of the 13th July and the week beginning 3rd August 2026, in person at the National Tennis Centre. If you have informal questions about this placement or the MSc courses please do not hesitate to contact Chris White (chris.white@lta.org.uk) and Toby West (toby.west@lta.org.uk) or Dr Nimai Parmar, Associate Professor of Sport Performance Analysis (N.Parmar@mdx.ac.uk) Share X LinkedIn Email