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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 Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
TfL spends billions of pounds every year operating the network. It is the Procurement & Commercial (P&C) function who are responsible for planning, sourcing, implementing and managing contractual relationships with suppliers.
This means we need to work closely with our expert operational colleagues to understand the requirement, decide how we should source it, run a procurement, agree a contract and manage the supplier relationship. You’ll learn how to navigate the complexities of Public Sector procurement, negotiate with suppliers whilst developing professional competencies. All of this will build the foundations of a fantastic career in Procurement & Commercial.
On the P&C Graduate Scheme you will work in a number of different departments. You can gain expertise in cutting edge technology, to maintaining established Underground lines, delivering new trains, major construction projects, travel, marketing, electricity, highway maintenance, station upgrades and much more.
Underpinning all of our activity is the need to support the Mayor of London’s vision to create a better quality of life for all of its communities now and in the future. P&C takes the lead on a significant Responsible Procurement agenda focusing on skills, diversity, ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability to help realise that vision.
As a P&C Graduate, your 2-year development programme will be made up of four 6-month placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with a broad 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 and will be shaped by their personal support network. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Working in the Corporate Services team procuring and managing a diverse supplier base ranging from multinational consultancies and media agencies to social enterprise, charities, facilities management providers and specialist service organisations.
Working within the Rolling Stock Team, procuring specialist parts to keep the trains running on the network. This could include train wheels, motors and doors. Without this vital work, trains could be taken out of action which causes delays to customers.
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. tell our passengers when their buses are going to arrive.
Contract management of surface transport contracts such as Cycle Hire, E-Scooters and Cable Car, as well as supporting the procurement of Highways maintenance and construction contracts.
You’ll be encouraged to gain well-rounded experience across all of 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 their interests and seek placement opportunities to meet their development needs within P&C.
London/Hybrid - Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a four-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
At the end of your scheme, you’ll have achieved both Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma and Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply and will roll-off into an Assistant Commercial Manager role. TfL will then continue to fund your CIPS Level 6 in your third year, therefore becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
You can expect to have a well-established level of experience which will enable you to pursue Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager career opportunities.
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:
A minimum of 2:2 degree in any STEM subject
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.
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
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.
£32,250, rising to £33,500 in the second year.
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.
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