Event Assistant – HSBC Championships

Organisation: Lawn Tennis Association
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience
Location: National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Interview date: 2 November 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 Assistant will play a vital role in planning and delivery of the 2027 Grass Court Season, and may support the Events team at other designated tournaments within the international calendar, as required.

We are currently recruiting for a role to support with the planning and delivery of the HSBC Championships at the Queen’s Club, London.

During the tournament period, this role will be required to work on-site at the tournament venue with the Events team for a continuous period. The HSBC Championships team will be onsite for up to 11 weeks.

This is a fixed term contract from November 2026 until 31st July 2027.

Please note you will require the RTW in the UK to apply for this role.

Interview Timelines:
Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Wednesday 21st October 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 at the National Tennis Centre the week commencing Monday 2nd November 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/763/event-coordinator--hsbc-championships.html

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Event Assistant – HSBC Championships