Senior Programme Strategy Manager

Working with the Head of Programme & Property Strategy and Foundation Development, this exciting new role will lead on identifying key opportunities and challenges from our insight to develop programmes and other interventions to support participation growth and retention within key audience groups. You will also lead on the ongoing review, development and scaling of our existing programmes. We're looking for a strategic thinker who can motivate and deliver, with excellent project management, organisational and communications skills. The team's focus to date, which will continue, has been primarily on the award winning LTA Youth programme, which has contributed to recent highs in child participation. However, there will be increasing focus on adult participation and other formats such as Padel. Please note, the application window for this role closes on Sunday 12th January. Initial interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 20th January, via Teams. Final stage interviews will take place in-person at the National Tennis Centre the week commencing Monday 27th January.,

• include but are not limited to
• Working with the Head of Programme & Property Strategy and Foundation Development, provide strategic leadership on the development of innovative programmes aimed at growing and retaining junior and adult participation in tennis and padel.
• Working with other colleagues and teams, provide strategic leadership of LTA Youth, as the LTA's flagship proposition for all children's activity.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities for participation growth and ensure long-term retention within the sport and that any programme developed is aligned to the LTA's vision, mission and strategic plan.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices related to sports participation, leveraging this knowledge to introduce innovative solutions and enhance programme delivery.
• Act as a change agent, driving the continuous improvement of programmess, processes, and systems to increase engagement and long-term retention.
• Monitor the performance of programmes through regular evaluation and data analysis, ensuring KPIs are tracked and reported.
• Establish and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the reach and impact of programmes and provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to colleagues, helping to develop their skills and capabilities within the context of programme strategy.
• Manage the Programme Strategy budget effectively, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximising return on investment for all participation initiatives.
• Provide effective line management to other colleagues within the Programme Strategy team.