Transport for London

What is our mission?

Sustainability:

Sustainability is core to our purpose. We are committed to achieving the Mayor’s goal of making London carbon neutral by 2030 and support a green recovery and better future for the capital. We want to do right by our customers and colleagues by continuing to protect and regenerate the environment.

In 2024 the Carbon Literacy Project named us as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation and gave us a Catalyst Award for our level of ambition and achievement as part of the Carbon Literacy Action Day during COP28. We’re one of only 3 organisations globally to receive this award.

We’re playing our part in creating a greener, more biodiverse and inclusive city that is better adapted to the changing climate.

Our green infrastructure includes trackside vegetation, wildflower verges, street trees and rain gardens. Our work to make these areas thrive benefits people living, working and exploring London, and wider society, as well as TfL itself.

What makes us special?

Diversity:

We are committed to promoting equality. We want to create an inclusive London that is open to all, where difference is celebrated and respected, and where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background. This is why we need talented people, reflecting the diverse city that we serve.

We believe that everyone deserves to reach their full potential. And we mean everyone. Whatever your background, whether you’re taking their first steps into work from school, or seeking a new career path, there’s an opportunity here for everyone.

 

Innovation

Innovation is at the heart of what we do at TfL. From business planning to front-line operations, we aim to create an environment where people have the support and resources to innovate where they see a need for change.

We are investing billions to transform the Capital’s network, becoming a world-leading smart city that’s hyper-connected and responsive.

What positions do we offer?

Our apprentices and graduates are our employees. It means you’ll get access to our complete employee benefits package. Please remember that benefits vary across role and business area, but may include:

• Free travel for you and someone who lives in same household on the TfL network
• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan
• A minimum of 29 days’ annual leave
• A choice of a generous final salary pension scheme, or the option to top up your salary by varying your pension
• Cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

You’ll also get to work for an award-winning employer for work-life balance.

Dedicated Support

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, an apprentice or 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

Employee Network Groups

We have a range of Staff Network Groups for our employees to join. They host regular meetings to discuss different topics, organise events and provide a lot of support for our employees. These include:

• Disability
• Faith
• LGBT+
• RACE (Raising Awareness of Culture and Ethnicity)
• Carers, Parents and Guardians
• Women and many more

Mental Health & Wellbeing

We’re proud to be an award-winning employer for providing a great work-life balance. We recognise how important your work-life balance is to remain healthy, happy and productive.

As an apprentice, you will also have access to support and guidance from the Scheme Mental Health, a mental health and wellbeing support group dedicated to graduates and apprentices.

Run by graduate and apprentice volunteers who want to help support their peers during their time in the scheme.

The Schemes Mental Health hosts numerous events such as wellbeing webinars, informal coffee meet-ups, wellbeing walks and much more!

 

Additional information about your company

Code a greener future. Be the ideas behind a healthier London

We offer a diverse range of opportunities to those hoping to take their first step into the transport industry. They are structured so you are are able to study for qualifications while gaining hands-on experience in the workplace. We’re not looking for you to be an experts, we’re looking for potential. We want to see your passion and willingness on taking on a new challenge.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, work on impactful projects, and contribute to the smooth functioning of London’s transport network. Roles are based across London with hybrid working depending on the placement.

We offer opportunities for a range of disciplines, covering everything from apprenticeships, graduates, year-in-industry and summer placements for penultimate year students.

Our schemes are grouped into five areas: Built environment, Business, finance and communications, Engineering & Technology, Management & Planning and surveying.