Event Manager - Queen's

Organisation: Lawn Tennis Association
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 30 August 2026
Interview date: 7 September 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 Event Planning and Delivery team are responsible for delivering the LTA’s programme of Major Events, driving visibility and enjoyment to new and existing audiences. The Event Manager will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the operational elements of the HSBC Championships at The Queen’s Club, providing support to the team for the successful delivery of these key operational projects.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Event Manager with 5+ years of management level work experience within events, to work closely with the Head of Event Operations to deliver the HSBC Championships consisting of WTA 500 and ATP 500 events. The annual cycle for this role involves approximately 7 months planning, 3 months of transition in the ‘readiness’ phase and into tournament delivery (including the build of all temporary event infrastructure), and 2 months of tournament wrap-up and debriefing.

We are looking for an Event Manager with a logistics background who has experience with some of the following – utilities (power/water), workforce, broadcast & media, local authority liaison, tech. You don’t need to have worked in all these areas, but this gives a flavour as to the elements of the job you will be looking after in your first year in post.

Interview Timelines:
Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Sunday 30th August 2026.

We reserve the right to close the job advert early or extend the advert depending on the volume of applications we receive.

First stage interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams the week commencing Monday 7th September 2026.

Final stage interviews will take place in-person at the National Tennis Centre the week commencing Monday 14th September 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/716/event-manager--queen-s.html

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Event Manager - Queen's