Overview
Our vision is ‘Tennis Opened Up’, and our mission is to transform communities through tennis, focusing on three areas – making tennis welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone.
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 Engineers 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.
Learning Opportunity
This is an exciting immersive learning opportunity that will provide the successful candidate(s) with a rare opportunity to develop 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.
Expectations
This would be a ‘full time’ placement (maximum 28 hours per week) and will be delivered in dovetail with MSc academic commitments. It is anticipated that all academic research and coursework will be channelled into tennis‑specific projects. Optional CPD opportunities will be offered at regular intervals throughout the season – designed to align with and assist the MSc course requirements.
Responsibilities
* Deliver projects that utilise video and statistical intelligence to support evidence-based coaching.
* Gain real-world experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and performance analysis software.
* Contribute to direct player support and game-wide intelligence.
Qualifications
* Enrolled as a student of the Sport Performance Analysis MSc at Middlesex University for the 2026/2027 academic year.
* Possess ability to apply academic research and coursework to tennis‑specific projects.
Application Process
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 enrolment information 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.
* A copy of your CV.
* A response to the question ‘Why you, why this opportunity?’ (maximum 500 words).
* Send your application to toby.west@lta.org.uk as soon as possible, with the final deadline for applications being 5:00pm on Sunday 5th July 2026.
* If shortlisted, a formal interview will be scheduled between the weeks of 13th July and the week beginning 3rd August 2026, in person at the National Tennis Centre.
* For informal questions about this placement or the MSc courses, contact Toby West (toby.west@lta.org.uk) or Dr Nimai Parmar, Associate Professor of Sport Performance Analysis (N.Parmar@mdx.ac.uk).
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