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SalaryFrom Playground to Podium: As an organisation the ITF has a significant influence in tennis. We
are involved in everything from inspiring grassroots initiatives to elite international competitions
and all that falls in between. We have a touchpoint at every stage of a player’s career across all
levels and formats of tennis. From grassroots campaigns to the Davis and Billie Jean King Cup
podium, the ITF is engaged and committed to delivering tennis for future generations.
ITF ROLE OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE: Coordinator, Major Events
DEPARTMENT: Major Events
REPORTING TO: Senior Manager, Billie Jean King Cup
LOCATION: Roehampton, South-West London (This role includes worldwide travel,
sometimes for extended periods and weekend work)
We work to a hybrid model requiring a mandatory minimum of 3 days working in the office
based in Roehampton, London and as part of this, Mondays and Tuesdays are ‘anchor days’
where all staff are obliged to work from the office.
Due to the timing of our projects, for this role we can only consider candidates who, on
application, have the right to work in the UK.
International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis. Founded in 1913, its
purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for
future generations in association with its 213 member nations. The ITF oversees the rules and
regulations that govern international and national competition.
The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded
Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and
technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of
officials. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of men’s, women’s and junior tournaments on the
ITF World Tennis Tour, and also manages the ITF junior team competitions, ITF Beach Tennis Tour,
UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Masters Circuit. The ITF is the owner and rightsholder
of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, Davis Cup and Billie Jean King
Cup by Gainbridge and manages the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC
and IPC. The ITF upholds the highest standards of integrity and is a partner in the International
Tennis Integrity Agency.
Overview of Department
Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge are the two main properties of the ITF. These two
competitions are the largest annual national team events in sport. It is the role of the Major Events
department to work closely with National Associations (NAs) to ensure that we deliver world-class
events that are seen as essential to players, nations and media. The Major Events team ensure
that these events are organised to the same high sporting and competition standards everywhere
in the world and that the contractual rights of the international sponsors are efficiently delivered.
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with an interest in tennis who is keen
to start their career in the major sporting events industry.
You will be a positive team player with a hardworking attitude and a drive to deliver to the
highest standard. You will embrace a hands-on approach and demonstrate confidence in order to
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work with senior leaders, Board members and VIPs alike - and all in an international
environment.
Responsibilities:
Event Management
- Attend site visits in preparation for Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup events to ensure
- Assist in the general pre-event preparation and organisation of Davis Cup & Billie Jean
planning is put in place by local organisers
- Assist and guide National Associations in the organisation and delivery of their events
- Work at the centre of a web of multiple stakeholders to ensure that every element of an
representatives, National Associations, venues, TV and media, sponsors, and all internal
ITF departments including Officiating/Protocol/Communications/
Marketing/Commercial and TV
- Work with international sponsors to ensure optimal delivery of all contractual rights
accreditations, accommodation and flights
- Attend the Davis Cup & Billie Jean King Cup events to ensure their smooth delivery
Administration and Internal Communications
- Compile event information and ensure the smooth flow of information between ITF, NAs
- Attend regular meetings with Management regarding division of work/progress of
- Ensure that relevant people are kept informed of progress of projects affecting their
- Manage and take responsibility for budget lines
- Undertake general departmental projects relating to event planning
- Perform other Major Events tasks as appropriate
As the needs of the business can change rapidly, this role may change accordingly, therefore this
document should be viewed as guidelines which are subject to change.
You will have:
✓ Some experience of event organisation, ideally in sport
✓ Languages, particularly Spanish, would be beneficial
✓ Tried and tested planning skills – ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
✓ Excellent time management, ability to deliver multiple projects and deliver to hard
deadlines
✓ Strong communication and negotiation skills with a professional approach
✓ Integrity and accountability
✓ Commercial awareness plus diplomacy and tact
✓ Sound knowledge of the current tennis landscape and good understanding of the
industry dynamics
✓ The ability to use own initiative
✓ A good sense of fun and humour and be a team player
✓ Resilience & flexibility. Hours can be long and weekend travel is part of the role
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What we Offer
✓ Excellent salary plus discretionary bonus scheme (subject to conditions)
✓ 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
✓ Private Healthcare
✓ Group personal pension scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Allowance
✓ Health Cash Plan with Medicash
✓ Ride2Work Scheme
✓ Free lunch when working in the office (up to £9 per day)
✓ Complimentary healthy snacks and fresh fruit when working in the office
✓ Free parking on site
✓ Working hours: based on 35 hours per week. Normal office hours are 09:00 – 17:00
Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours possible with core hours of 10am-4pm
(although weekend work and longer hours are a part of the role when travelling)
Application Process:
Please send a copy of a Covering Letter, outlining why you should be considered for this role, and
CV to jobs@itftennis.com and include ‘Coordinator, Major Events’ in the subject field of the
email.
Please Note: Applications without a Covering Letter and / or CV will not be accepted.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to
candidates, therefore only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please note
that interviews may be conducted via video call.
The ITF processes your applicant data in accordance with our Privacy Notice – Recruitment, which
can be found on our website.
A DBS check may be required of the successful applicant.
Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a fundamental priority for the ITF. Our philosophy focusses
on embedding inclusive behaviours and processes across every element of our business practices.
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