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Our Commercial Services teams focus on profit and budget of our projects, ensuring they continue to be successful and profitable. The Procurement & Commercial (P&C) team is responsible for buying, obtaining, and procuring every essential component that TfL needs to function as a business; this includes everything from our trains and track to the nuts and bolts that hold it together and the people that build it. You will learn how to buy strategically, ensuring money is spent in the most cost effective and efficient ways, for the best price and the highest quality, working across a diverse range of projects that make up the delivery of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy.
What we offer
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
- Final salary pension scheme
- Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
- 30 days Annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Private healthcare discounted scheme
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers & many more
Entry requirements
- A minimum of 2:2 honours degree in any subject.
Sustainability
Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.
In our P&C function we work to the most excellent, responsible Procurement guidelines in everything we do and work to ensure that our supply chain follows the same principles.
What will I be doing?
As a graduate, your 2-year development programme will be made up of 4 x 6-month placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.
We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every graduate’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Year 1
Placement 1 – P&C Facilities management – 6 months
Working in the Utilities Team on Pre-Procurement and Early Market Engagement activities for such things as power purchase agreements or waste heat procurement activities.
Placement 2 – P&C Capability & Support Management – 6 months
Working with the Supplier Relationship Management Team developing post contract management and key stakeholder engagement to drive Strategy, Innovation, Planning and Efficiency across P&C
Year 2
Placement 3 – P&C Tech and Data – 6 months
Work on revenue collection and associated agreements of future bus systems such as iBus 2, Health & Safety Passport Systems or on a Core IM Contract.
Placement 4 – P&C Capital Highways – 6 months
Contract management of surface transport such as Cycle Hire, Road User Charging,
Taxi & Private Hire and Woolwich Ferry, and supporting the procurement of other contracts and services.
You’ll be encouraged to gain well-rounded experience across all the P&C departments, with support and guidance from your sponsor and scheme leader who will help you in identifying the most suitable placements for you as an individual. Graduates are encouraged to tailor the scheme to suit them and seek placement opportunities with senior managers within P&C.
Where can this career take me?
At the end of your scheme, you will have achieved a CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply and will roll-off into an Assistant Commercial Manager role in your desired part of the Commercial business area. TfL will then continue to fund your sponsorship for an additional final year in order to complete the CIPS Level 6, therefore becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
In five years, you can expect to have a well-established career as a Commercial Manager, with a succession plan to Senior or Lead Commercial Manager.
What training and support will you get?
Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We will support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.
You will also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:
- Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
- Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
- Buddy: Usually, an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation
- Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
- Caring about our colleagues, our customers, and our work
- Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
- Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
Assessment process
You will receive support and information around each assessment stage as your progress through your application.
Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete assessments, and we cannot re-issue these tests.
Assessment centres for graduates and intern roles will take place from November-January, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day, and we are unable to guarantee additional dates. We are conducting assessment centres in person and virtually (role dependent).
What Qualifications will I gain?
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Inclusive Recruitment Process
We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for candidates with a disability. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.
We're a Disability Confident employer, and we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met.
In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.
