Third Party Employment at The Championships
Ball boys and ball girls
Supplied from local schools. Not individually recruited.
To find out more, click here.
Catering
FMC, owned by Compass Group, is the official caterer to The Championships, Wimbledon.
They are looking for managers, chefs, team support, food service assistants, silver service, plate waiting and bar staff. Staff are required for the dates of The Championships and for a set-up period beforehand. Hours of work and pay are by arrangement. Applicants must provide evidence of the relevant documentation entitling them to work in the UK. Applicants should be self-confident with good communication skills and enjoy a challenge.
Court attending and cleaning services
LSS is the provider of housekeeping and court attendance services at both the Qualifying Tournament and The Championships. A range of roles are available from May through to August, including supervisors, administrators, team leaders, lift attendants, court attendants, buggy drivers, cloakroom attendants, day housekeepers and night housekeepers. Shifts are available for the pre-event period, the Qualifying Tournament, The Championships and the post-event period.
Data collectors and other temporary support services
There are a number of vacancies for Data Collectors to collect match statistics. Applications are invited from those who hold a valid permit to work in the UK. Candidates must have a passion for, and excellent knowledge of tennis, together with plenty of playing experience. Applicants should possess excellent communications skills in English, self confidence and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Security
G4S Security Services (UK) is the official provider of security to The Championships.
Drivers
The AELTC runs a transport service for players and officials during The Championships. Corniche Events Limited recruits All applicants must have at least 5 years driving experience, a manual licence and a good knowledge of Central and S.W. London.
If you have any queries please send an email to [email protected].
Lawn Tennis Association
Since 1920, the LTA has worked in partnership with the AELTC to stage The Championships. The LTA do not recruit specifically for The Championships, however they often have exciting job opportunities that are advertised throughout the year. Please click below for further details on positions with the governing body for tennis in Britain.
Umpires
There are 330 umpires (chair umpires and line umpires) officiating at The Championships each year. Around 60 of these officials are from overseas and the remaining 270 umpires are members of the Association of British Tennis Officials (ABTO).
If you would like to train to become an official, please contact
LTA Officiating
National Tennis Centre
100 Priory Lane
Roehampton
London SW15 5JQ
or email: [email protected]
Please note that LTA Officiating do not recruit umpires specifically for The Championships. Significant training and experience working at other events is essential before umpires can be considered to officiate at The Championships.
Honorary Stewards
For information about The Association of Honorary Stewards, please click here.
