General Management Graduate Scheme

Business, Project Management, Finance, Marketing, Environment.

Please note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don’t miss out!

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

Please note: We only allow one application for any of our Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

Careers at TfL
Want to be part of the team at Transport For London? Watch this video to find out more.

Job overview

TfL's vision is to be a strong, green heartbeat for London, and we can't achieve that without great managers.

Every day, millions of people rely on us to get to work, education, healthcare, family and friends. We operate on a vast scale, with a workforce in the tens of thousands and budgets in the billions of pounds. Delivering safe, reliable and sustainable transport for the city is a responsibility we're proud of.

Our General Management Graduate Scheme is designed for people who are inspired by that mission and want to make our services even better.

  • Could you manage a busy Tube station, and handle a big concert crowd safely and efficiently? 
  • Could you write an investment proposal for a £20m project, and present the risks and benefits to senior Directors for approval?
  • Could you steer a team through challenging times, keeping everyone motivated and achieving their goals? 
  • Could you come up with new ideas to deliver outstanding customer service?
  • Could you negotiate a compromise between stakeholders who want different things? 
  • Could you make your workplace more efficient, without compromising on safety or quality? 

On this scheme, you'll develop all the skills you need to answer those questions with a big YES. 

What will I be doing?

You'll have a range of placements – some in the office and some in front-line operations – with plenty of opportunity to explore parts of TfL that interest you. You’ll experience a flavour of all our services such as;  

  • Night Tube, 
  • Early and late shifts
  • Woolwich Ferry
  • Victoria Coach Station

Location

London/Hybrid Up to 50% of time can be spent working from home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements may alter subject to business requirements.

Where can this career take me?

When the scheme finishes, you'll be ready to start your career in management, and then on into leadership. 

The most effective leaders always understand how different parts of an organisation work together, and two years on this scheme will build those broad foundations you need. 

Perhaps you'll choose to specialise in front-line operations, where very few people can match the knowledge you picked up from placements in strategy or finance? Or vice-versa, perhaps you’ll start a career in our head office, and bring with you all the unique experience you gained during four months managing Oxford Circus station?

This scheme is a great choice if you know you want a career in a place like TfL, but aren't sure yet exactly which field would suit you best. 

Here is the range of permanent roles that our graduate alumni have moved into once they have finished the scheme:

  • Frontline Transport Operations    
  • Business Improvement
  • Strategy
  • Safety
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Procurement
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Environment 
  • Security & Policing
  • Project Management 
  • Diversity & Inclusion

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'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking. 

You'll 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 a graduate who gives support to you and ensures that you feel welcomed in the organisation.
  • Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL

Entry requirements

A minimum of 2:2 degree in any STEM discipline.

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this graduate scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.    

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role. 

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.

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.
  • Minimum 30 days' annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme.
  • Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more.

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.

Salary:

£32,250 rising to £33,500 in year 2.

Inclusive recruitment process

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.

Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.

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 to the Disability Confident Offer an Interview scheme.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.

We've signed the Gradcracker feedback pledge.
(This means that we will supply feedback if requested after an interview.)

1e127ede32d8f816eacfb0aed73cee11

This button will open a new tab and take you directly to the employer's website.
Please remember, if asked, that you found this opportunity on Gradcracker.
Add to Shortlist
Shortlisted
  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £32,250 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    London (Hybrid)
Show location/s on map
Disciplines Accepted...
  • All STEM disciplines
The 2026/27
Gradcracker Toolkit
Explore the online version
For our new webinar season we are inviting students to submit questions to our featured employers.
Find out more here
© 2007 - 2026 Gradcracker Limited
Log in/Register
Gradcracker Limited, October House, Long Street, Easingwold, York, YO61 3HX
01347 823822
info@gradcracker.com
Company registration number: 6370348