Data Entry Statisticians

Overview

Wimbledon - AELTC is looking to recruit a variety of people into data entry roles for Wimbledon 2025, working across Wimbledon - AELTC's official venues: Qualifying Competition at Roehampton and The Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

What are Wimbledon - AELTC looking for?

Wimbledon - AELTC's values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence are at the heart of everything Wimbledon - AELTC do. Wimbledon - AELTC is looking for individuals who can display these when working with Wimbledon - AELTC at Wimbledon.

About you

• A sound knowledge of the game of tennis is essential.
• Requires previous playing experience, ideally one of the following or equivalent: minimum of 3.1 LTA rating 20.0 women - WTN 15.0 men - WTN
• However, consideration will be given to those who do not have the relevant rating, providing they can demonstrate their skill and knowledge.
• All Candidates should also regularly represent their county, country, college, university or club and have done within the past 5 years.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement in complex decision making.
• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail over an extended period.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Self-confidence.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure with the minimum of supervision.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude with a willingness to work extended shifts often up to 12 hours, for the fourteen days of the Championships.
• A key knowledge of the game, speed, accuracy, good communication skills and high level of concentration is essential.
• Previous experience on Data Entry team or similar broadcast experience.

Important Information

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old by 20th June 2025.
• Candidates placed on the shortlist will be notified via email. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone or video call interview. Due to a high volume of applications, if you are not contacted, this means you have not been successful on this occasion.
• Interviews will take place during January 2025. Candidates put through to the next stage will be notified as soon as possible thereafter.
• Data Entry will be carried out at both Wimbledon Qualifying, Roehampton (23rd June – 26th June 2025) and The Championships, at All England Lawn Tennis Club (30th June – 13th July 2025).
• Applicants must have unrestricted availability over the period of Wimbledon Qualifying and The Championships and be flexible with regard to working hours.
• All team members who are selected for Qualifying will be required to attend a day long dress rehearsal on Friday 20th June and for all team members who are selected for The Championships at The All England Club this will be on Friday 27th June. Attendance is mandatory.
• Please be aware that long working hours are often necessary throughout the period of Qualifying and The Championships although some jobs will operate on a shift basis.
• Information and documentation provided as part of your application may be shared with law enforcement agencies to protect the security of those working and/or visiting The Championships.

What Wimbledon - AELTC can offer you

• Rates of pay are variable but within the region of £125 per day.
• Where appropriate, a uniform will be provided.
• You'll be provided with a daily food allowance.
• Valuable experience working at a world-class sporting event.
• The opportunity to return to work at Wimbledon if you receive positive feedback in your first year.

Roles and Responsibilities

Data Entry Statistician

• Reporting to Data Entry Supervisor.
• Working alone, as a pair, or in a team of three across all 18 Championship courts.
• Positioned in courtside locations, responsible for entering live point-by-point data into laptops using purpose-built tennis software.
• Ready to switch to manual tick-sheet entry as a contingency when required.
• Reports all issues / technical concerns to IBM Operations Room & Data Entry Supervisor via communications headsets.

TV Graphics Operator

• Working alongside a TV Director.
• Ensure score is checked and updated and be able to follow the broadcasting rundown.
• Make decisions quickly and carefully, demonstrating important statistics throughout the tennis match.
• Work efficiently and accurately to provide viewers with interesting and important stats.
• Respond to commentator requests.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full broadcasting graphics package.