The Padel Partner will play a vital role in supporting the Head of Padel to implement and deliver the padel strategy in Scotland. The role requires expert planning, communication and collaboration with the need to engage and influence partners.

The successful candidate will capitalise on padel’s increased profile and visibility, working to grow participation and a sustainable workforce, while strengthening the competition structure and performance player pathway.

They will join an ambitious, confident national governing body aiming to engage everyone involved in tennis and padel to create investment and growth, ensuring a sustainable and healthy future for Scottish tennis and padel.

More information & full job description - https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/in-your-area/tennis-scotland/news/2026/may/join-the-team-tennis-scotland-are-looking-for-a-head-of-padel--padel-partner/

Tennis Scotland is the Governing Body of tennis and padel in Scotland. Our vision is ‘Tennis and Padel Opened Up for Scotland’ and our mission and strategy are aligned with the LTA and focused on growing the sports by making them welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring.

Having raised our ambitions helped by the success of many Scottish players at the top of the world game, we are delivering on our initial objectives and now want to build on our successes.

Our plans include more people playing and increasing the number of facilities to meet that demand; a collaborative and world-class workforce to raise standards on and off the court; an all-year-round sport accessible to as many as possible regardless of their background; more Scottish players competing at the highest level; and a range of events and competitions to showcase our sport to new and existing audiences.

We are also focusing on growing padel, developing the infrastructure and supporting investment in facilities. Our plans include building facilities, increasing the player base; creating new competitions; growing the workforce and building a performance pathway for talented players.

Tennis Scotland is an ambitious, confident organisation aiming to engage everyone involved in tennis and padel to create investment and growth to ensure a sustainable and healthy future for Scottish tennis and padel.

Proven experience and success in a similar role

Work effectively and collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrating exceptional personal communications skills with proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and influence

Ability to manage projects and time efficiently, working across a large geographical area to deliver agreed outcomes

Experience of working with padel/tennis or sports clubs and coaches