Area Manager x 2 (South East and East regions)

Organisation: Table Tennis England
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Home-based, with regular travel within the area and monthly travel to the Head Office in Milton Keynes
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 5 March 2026
Interview date: 18 March 2026
Job Description: ROLE PURPOSE

The Area Manager is responsible for growing participation in table tennis across a specific area, with a strong focus on widening access and supporting progression from first experience into sustained participation and the player pathway.

Working in a place-based way, the role builds and leads Community Table Tennis Partnerships, embedding table tennis within communities and using the sport to deliver social impact, particularly within underrepresented groups. Alongside this, the role plays a key part in strengthening clubs and leagues, supporting them to be inclusive, sustainable, and well-connected within the wider table tennis system.

The Area Manager supports the local delivery of national programmes such as TT Kidz and Ping in the Community, ensuring they respond to local need and create clear, inclusive progression opportunities into clubs, competition, and lifelong participation.

As part of Table Tennis England’s commitment to learning and improvement, the role gathers and shares insight from across an area, using local intelligence to demonstrate impact, inform decision-making, and influence future development.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Table tennis is a uniquely inclusive sport, played across generations in homes, communities, schools, clubs, and on the international stage. Its flexibility makes it a powerful tool for connection, participation, and social impact.

Table Tennis England is entering an important period of development, with refreshed participation programmes launching this spring and a focused legacy programme linked to the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London in 2026.

This is an opportunity for the right person to grow and build experience of place-base working.  You will take on meaningful responsibility from the outset, while being supported to develop your skills, confidence, and understanding of working across communities and partners.

If you’re motivated by inclusive sport and making a difference through community-focused work, we’d love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESS

Area Development & Partnerships 

Lead the development of grassroots table tennis across an area, with a clear focus on widening participation and reducing inequalities. 

Develop and deliver an area-based development plan informed by insight, mapping, and local intelligence. 

Build and lead Community Table Tennis Partnerships, embedding table tennis within communities to deliver social impact. 

Build strong relationships with local and national partners, representing Table Tennis England across the area. 

Clubs, Networks & Progression 

Develop a strong understanding of the local table tennis landscape, including clubs, leagues, schools, and community settings. 

Support clubs and leagues to be inclusive, sustainable, and well-governed, strengthening capacity and quality. 

Enable clear and inclusive progression routes from first experience into clubs, competition, and sustained participation. 

Share good practice and recognise the contribution of volunteers and partners. 

Programme Delivery 

Embed national programmes within area plans to meet local need. 

Support the effective local delivery of programmes including TT Kidz and Ping in the Community. 

Enable clubs, schools, and partners to engage with programmes and understand progression opportunities. 

Workforce, Insight & Operations 

Support the development and recognition of volunteers, activators, and the local workforce. 

Gather and share insight from the area to demonstrate impact and inform decision-making. 

Use agreed systems to record activity, manage resources, and ensure safeguarding and well-being are embedded. 

Lead on the development and management of your Area development budget, working with the Area Lead, Senior Programmes & Partnerships Manager and other relevant stakeholders

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A focus on impact, with the ability to understand and articulate how activity contributes to meaningful outcomes (E)

Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with partners, volunteers, and stakeholders (E) 

Ability to use insight and local understanding to contribute to the development of an Area Plan (E) 

Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities (E)

Confidence using systems and processes to support effective delivery, with a willingness to learn new tools (E)

Clear and confident communication skills, both in person and through online channels (E)

KNOWLEDGE

Experience working or volunteering within sport, physical activity, or community development (E)

Experience of supporting the delivery of programmes, initiatives, or activities that engage underrepresented groups (E)

Experience of supporting others to develop, learn, or achieve their goals (E)

Experience of contributing to the planning or delivery of a project or programme (E)

An understanding of the sporting and physical activity landscape (E)

BEHAVIOURS

An interest in using insight and reflection to improve practice (E)

A curious and creative approach to problem-solving (E)

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small, dynamic team (E)

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, inclusive practice, and ongoing learning (E)

Commitment to high standards of safeguarding and well-being in all aspects of work (E)
How to apply: How to apply If you feel inspired by this opportunity and excited to join the Table Tennis England team, please submit the following, including what you can bring to the role and why you would like to be part of the team. CV (no more than two pages) and Cover Letter Please send your CV and Cover Letter to – hr@tabletennisengland.co.uk The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 5 March Interviews will be held on 18th and 19th March 2026 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Johnathon Driscoll, Johnathon.driscoll@tabletennisengland.co.uk Should you require assistance with the application process, please contact HR and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. We operate under the Disability Confident Scheme.