This key role is to co-ordinate the activities of Essex Tennis in line with the business plan, as defined by the Trustees, liaising with Team Leaders, Trustees, Clubs and the LTA to ensure that the charity achieves its objectives and targets in addition to complying with the requirements of the LTA. The role would suit a proactive, self-motivated person adept at problem solving and sometimes working under tight deadlines.

Key Activities

Overall responsibility for day to day management of the Essex Tennis office and co-ordination with all teams to ensure the smooth operation of Essex Tennis

Supporting the development of the business plans and monitoring progress

Ensure that returns and deadlines together with the funding model requirements from LTA are met

Supporting Team leaders as required

Ensure that Essex Tennis is compliant in all regulatory matters

Monitor and review internal processes for effectiveness and efficiency

In conjunction with the Chair manage the office team and their requirements

Attend Trustee and other meetings, as agreed with Chair, presentation preparation, agenda organisation, taking and preparation of minutes for circulation within agreed timescales, when required by the Chair

Provide support to the county safeguarding officer as required

Occasional event organisation and support, which may include evening and weekend working

Liaise with and attend LTA meetings and its Forums as required

Visit Club and venues as required

We are a registered charity dedicated to the advancement of tennis, padel and related sports across Essex. As the County Association for sports governed by the LTA, we deliver a wide range of activities through the support of volunteers and a team of part-time staff.

Essential
Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to lead a team

Good relationship management, with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Excellent personal organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail, IT competent with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Good business acumen

Proven track record of delivery in an administrative environment

Desirable
A knowledge of sport, ideally tennis with an understanding of sport and competition structures within a club, school, and community environment

An interest and experience of safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion within a sporting environment

A knowledge of fundraising

An understanding of social media

This role would suit a proactive, self-motivated person adept at problem solving and sometimes working under tight deadlines.