The role is a 0.8 FTE (29.2hr per week) and fixed term contract for 18 months. This role is based across our Bloomsbury campus with work across various tennis sites in London. The post holder is required to be flexible in their hours of work as the position entails attendance during evenings and weekends.

Job description
We are looking for a Tennis Development Officer to support the delivery of tennis as one of our Focus Sports. The role combines tennis delivery with desk-based sports administration and student engagement.

We are looking for someone passionate about developing tennis in all forms - from running beginner friendly sessions to working with students to co-create community volunteering projects.


Do you have experience coaching tennis? Have you had experience delivering sports leagues and events? Do you want to support students to develop professional skills through tennis?

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will be able to coach a range of abilities, have experience of working with and motivating volunteers and good verbal and written communication.

https://studentsunionucl.org/sites/default/files/2026-11/Tennis%20Development%20Officer.pdf%20%28Oct%202026%29.pdf

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

- LTA Instructor (Level 2)
- First Aid Qualification
- A Level/NVQ3 standard or equivalent
- Knowledge of key tennis facilities
- Good knowledge of the services and opportunities offered and supported by the LTA
- An awareness and undersdtading of inclusive and accessible tennis requirements and formats to support the delivery of inclusive tennis sessions.
- Experience of coaching adult individual players across a range of ability levels.
- Experience of coaching tennis teams.
- Experience of planning and organising sporting activities, events or leagues.
- Experience of liasing with community stakeholders, including schools, charities or governing bodies.
- Experience of working with and motivating volunteers.
- A skilled tennis coach who can adapt their delivery to a range of participants.
- The ability to work to a high standard independently or as part of a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skils.
- The ability to be flexible with working hours, including work at evenings or weekends.
- A proactive and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programmes.
- A passion for tennis development.
- Ability to offer analytical, creative and pragmatic innovative solutions to problems and maintaining a can-do attitude at all times.
- Understanding of and commmitment to the principles of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrable commitment and passion to working in a democractic and student-led environment.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing personal and professional development.