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Championships Development Programme 2027
The Wimbledon Championships
The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious.
Job Posted- 14 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 25 Oct 2026
Job description
We are excited to launch The AELTC's Championships Development Programme 2027. We are committed to creating more entry level roles in the sports and events industry and offering exposure to the internal workings of delivering a world-leading sports event. We have opportunities available in a wide range of business areas including Operations, Recruitment, Estate, Marketing & Commercial, Technology and many more. Throughout the business we are passionate about creating an outstanding experience for our members, employees, year-round guests, and everyone who visits The Championships. So, if you share our passion and have a guest-focused approach, we'd love to hear from you.
The programme will start on Wednesday 03 February 2026 for a fixed period working on a full-time basis Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and longer working hours during The Championships (28 June 2027 - 11 July 2027). You can find more information about each role below, listed by Department. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an in person Assessment Centre at The AELTC on Tuesday 17 November or Wednesday 18 November. Please note, at this time we will not be facilitating online interviews, so if you are unable to attend an on-site Assessment Centre, your application will not be shortlisted. This vacancy will close on Sunday 25 October and we will not accept any late applications.
What Are We Looking For?
Applicants must be 18 years or older and have the right to work in the UK (without the requirement for sponsorship)
Enthusiasm and a positive attitude, with a strong willingness to learn and grow
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging with others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Strong numeracy skills and a high level of accuracy in data entry
A commitment to upholding our core values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team - flexibility is key, as our roles may involve remote work from home as well as on-site work at Wimbledon
These roles are open to all individuals, and you do not need to be an undergraduate to apply
What we offer
At Wimbledon, we're proud to have a work environment that's shaped by our heritage and commitment to excellence. This extends to ensuring every colleague feels part of something truly special. We're committed to supporting your well-being, personal growth and life beyond work. You'll also gain access to some uniquely Wimbledon experiences and the opportunity to be part of a world-renowned sporting event.
Financial Wellbeing
- A salary of £26,936 (pro-rata) which will increase in line with the new London Living Wage announcement
- An annual leave entitlement which will vary depending on contract length
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10.5%
- Paid overtime during the lead-up to and throughout The Championships
Physical Health & Mental Wellbeing
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- On‑site gym and fitness facilities
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Professional & Personal Development, including a colleague development calendar
Exclusively Wimbledon
- Free daily lunch
- Complimentary Championships tickets
- Retail discounts, complimentary museum and tour tickets for friends and family
- Matched charitable giving
- Free Community Sports Centre membership
- A programme of social and sporting activities
Entry Level Roles Available
Club Department
Club Office Assistant (February to September)
In this role you will work in the Club Office team to provide an excellent service to our Members. You will support both the Membership & Communications Manager and the Events Manager with Club Office administration and reception duties: weekly newsletters, updating noticeboards, preparing gifts, answering the phones, managing the Club Office email inbox, making name badges, preparing tickets and organising food and drink bookings. You will assist with the planning and delivery of social events as well as two exciting 3-day fixtures after The Championships, welcoming special visitors from around the world.
Estate Department
Energy & Environment Assistant (February to September)
The Energy and Environment team form part of the Estates team at Wimbledon and are responsible for leading the drive for net zero carbon emissions and nature positive outcomes across the organisation. On this journey, we have delivered projects such as the decarbonisation of the Aorangi Building by removing fossil fuel energy sources, wildflower planting across swathes of the estate, and converting kitchens form gas power to renewable electricity. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate energy and environmental sustainability. Key focus points could include supporting energy efficiency projects on our net zero roadmap, facilitating ecological surveys in Wimbledon Park or supporting the sustainability communications strategy and carbon reporting. You'll have the chance to get hands on experience in the field of sustainability, making it an ideal position for those looking to break into or broaden their expertise in the field.
Estate Management Assistant (February to September)
The Estate Management team is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance and operation of the Estate’s buildings, assets, and facilities, as well as helping to prepare the grounds and infrastructure for the Championships each year. Behind the scenes, accurate and reliable data plays a vital role in supporting these activities. This role focuses on collecting, verifying, and maintaining estate information, including asset, space, and location records, to help ensure the wider team has access to high-quality data. The successful candidate will carry out surveys across the entire Estate, verify existing data, and update records to keep information accurate, up to date and fit for purpose.
Finance Department
Debenture Office Assistant (February to July)
This placement will support the team who are responsible for managing the relationships with debenture holders, one of our most premium guest groups. This guest group own debenture tickets for Centre Court and/or No.1 Court and have access to exclusive areas during The Championships. The team provide a range of services to these high-net worth individuals throughout the year and during The Championships. You will play an important part in delivering a world-class guest experience to them. This will involve connecting with them by phone and email to resolve their queries, supporting on a range of administrative tasks, maintaining records on databases, creating web and communications copy, assisting with planning engaging debenture host training sessions and supporting with the organisation of three large scale events outside of The Championships. You will have strong attention to detail, confidently thrive in guest facing situations, have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
People & Culture Department
Recruitment Assistant (February to July)
In our People & Culture department the Recruitment Team provide a proactive recruitment administration service to attract, develop and retain the best possible talent to support the delivery of The Championships. We employ over 2,100 temporary colleagues each year and in this position you will provide administrative support for the recruitment campaign. This will include assisting with the smooth running of the Assessment Centres, recording right to work documents, monitoring and responding to emails, issuing contracts of employment, following system procedures to onboard new employees, uploading data for accreditation, and collating timesheets and recording hours.
Marketing & Commercial Department
eCommerce Assistant (February to July)
The Wimbledon Shop is a multi-channel retail business serving customers both on-site and around the world through our online shop. As part of the Retail, Merchandise & Licensing team, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a best-in-class eCommerce experience for Wimbledon fans globally. This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in digital retail, online merchandising, customer experience, commercial reporting and product launches. You'll support the team through the build-up to The Championships, the event itself and post-event activity, working across a variety of projects that contribute directly to the success of one of the world's most iconic sporting brands.
Guest Research Assistant (February to August)
The need to understand the behaviours and attitudes of our different audiences year-round, during The Championships, and as global digital guests, has never been more important and this is a great opportunity to see how understanding more about our global audiences affects change across the business. You will support the guest data and insights team with the build, delivery and analysis of all guest insights, building surveys within a survey platform, conducting insight reports and analysing statistics and commentary to generate bespoke reports. We are looking for a data-driven candidate with an interest in analysing and interpreting data and trends.
Partnerships & Hospitality Assistant (February to August)
Reporting to the Hospitality Manager and Partnerships Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of both our Hospitality and Official Partner programmes in the lead-up to and during The Championships. You will assist with a range of operational, administrative and event delivery activities, including supporting partner events and activations, coordinating meetings and site visits, managing accreditation and access requirements, and helping deliver a best-in-class hospitality experience. During The Championships, you will work closely with clients, partners, suppliers and internal teams, supporting on-site operations and helping to ensure the successful delivery of both our Hospitality and Official Partner programmes. You should be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Retail Operations Assistant (February to July)
The Wimbledon Shop is a high-performing retail operation, running four major outlets and ten express shops across the grounds during The Championships and Qualifying. As part of the retail product and operations team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a world-class retail experience to hundreds of thousands of visitors. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in large-scale retail operations, logistics, and event delivery. You’ll support the wider retail team through the build-up, live event, and post-Championships wrap-up, working alongside a temporary workforce of over 300 colleagues.
Technology Department
Technology, Data & AI Assistant (February to July)
The Technology, Data & AI Assistant is a development role designed to provide an early-career opportunity to gain practical experience of technology operations, data analysis and AI-enabled ways of working within a world-class sporting organisation.
Based within the Technology Services team, the role will support the delivery of technology services across the main site, whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of technology disciplines. The role will contribute to technology operations throughout the year and play a supporting role in preparations for and delivery of The Championships. This role will provide hands-on experience of how technology supports business operations, digital services, data-driven decision making and major event delivery, while developing transferable skills in communication, analysis, problem solving and stakeholder engagement.
Operations Department
Museum Collections Assistant (February to August)
The Museum & Collections team is responsible for the historic collection held by Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. The collection consists of over one million items that tell the story of lawn tennis and The Championships. The purpose of this role is to support the Museum & Collections team to create access to the historic collection through collections care and documentation. This position will include cataloging items on our collections management system, carrying out collections research to improve incomplete documentation, and ensuring items are stored in appropriate way. During The Championships, you will assist with processing items collected to represent that year’s tournament. Through this role you will have an opportunity to develop excellent knowledge of museum documentation and collections management.
Operations Assistant (February to July)
The Operations Assistant will be brilliantly placed to get a holistic overview of the Operations department, and will help provide practical, administrative and coordination support to Venue Operations, Guest Experience, and Food & Drink teams, to support them to run smoothly and efficiently. The role will support day-to-day operational activity, maintain accurate information, coordinate internal processes, and act as a reliable point of contact for colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad understanding of a world-class operations environment, gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, and build strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.