Job Description - Procurement and Commercial Apprenticeship (047082)
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Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme.
The application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. 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 Apprenticeship scheme per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
Procurement and Commercial Apprenticeship
Get involved in managing contracts with over 3,000 suppliers and a yearly spend of around £6bn.
Salary: £26,559
Location: London (hybrid working: minimum of 50% of your time spent working from the office. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.)
What we offer:
* Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household.
* Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel.
* Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more.
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements:
You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 A*-D A-Levels (or equivalent) and 2 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) or equivalent including Maths and English Language.
You’re not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.
You must be 18 years of age by September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme.
Required entrance criteria are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change due to retendering of apprenticeship training provision.
Proposed Start Date: 8th September 2025
Job overview:
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 begins with setting a Procurement & Commercial Strategy, running a procurement and proceeding through to contract management via UK and EU compliant policies and procedures. This covers everything from cutting edge technology and travel, to catering, cleaning, CCTV, electricity, trains, highway maintenance, underground line upgrades, 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.
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 an apprentice, your two-year development programme will be made up of up to four placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. Here’s an idea of the type of placements on offer:
Year 1
Placement 1 – P&C Utilities – 6 months: Working in the Utilities Team procuring the electricity that runs the London Underground and Rail networks. You’d be working on Early Market Engagement, meeting with potential suppliers to understand how TfL can get the best deal possible on its procurements.
Placement 2 – P&C London Underground Fleet – 6 months: Working within the Fleet 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.
Year 2
Placement 3 – P&C IT – 6 months: Working on the Contract Management of TfL’s Microsoft contract to ensure 30,000 users have access to all of the systems they need to do their jobs effectively. You’d also be working on the procurement of our bus intelligence systems that help tell our passengers when their buses are going to arrive.
Placement 4 – P&C Capital Highways – 6 months: Contract management of surface transport contracts such as Cycle Hire, Taxi & Private Hire and the Woolwich Ferry, and supporting the procurement of other contracts and services.
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. Apprentices are encouraged to tailor the scheme to suit them and seek placement opportunities that are interesting to them.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Commercial Officer or Assistant Commercial Manager role, dependent on your performance throughout the scheme. This could lead to further career development opportunities such as a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial, Commercial Director – there’s no ceiling to how high you could aim!
Successfully completing the Level 4 Diploma means you'll become eligible for membership at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
A career in P&C has a lot of scope and is transferrable into both public and private sector organisations. One thing is true of all businesses; Procurement and Commercial is vital activity and will always be required, meaning that this apprenticeship is an excellent foundation for a successful career.
What Qualifications will I gain?
Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
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 be working towards a Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply. Typically, you’ll attend college (online) and complete off the job learning one day a week through remote learning.
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.
We also have an established Graduate and Apprentice Committee as well as an Alumni group; these groups are powerful networks in developing your understanding of the organisation, different apprenticeship schemes and opportunities to develop your career. Many current graduates and apprentices believe this to be a powerful support network and they often hold apprentice-only events that are very beneficial to your continued learning.
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 you 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 apprenticeship roles will take place from April until June, 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).
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.
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