Salary: c. £41k plus generous benefits package including final salary pension and free travel on the TfL network
Contract Type –TfL permanent
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd September @ 23:59hrs
Location: Hybrid working, office location London (various)
Hybrid working: this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Flexible working arrangements: we welcome and support flexible working arrangements, including part time working and job sharing as part of our commitment to wellbeing and diversity. This opportunity is open to people who already work flexibly or who would like to explore more flexible working options.
We aspire to be as diverse as the city we serve, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Help shape the future of London’s transport
London is home to 8.6 million people and millions of visitors each year. Keeping the capital moving safely, efficiently and sustainably relies on effective commercial decisions, strong supplier relationships and innovative procurement solutions.
Join TfL’s Procurement and Commercial team
Our Procurement and Commercial (P&C) team deliver value for money, supports major projects and helps create positive economic, social and environmental outcomes for London. Through procurement, contract management and supplier engagement, we help deliver the services that millions rely on every day.
As an Assistant Commercial Manager, you'll support procurement, commercial and contract management activities across a diverse portfolio including everything from the procurement of cutting-edge technology, iconic Underground stations, new trains, major construction and regeneration projects, marketing, renewable energy, highways, and much, much more. You'll develop your commercial expertise, build strong stakeholder relationships and help deliver responsible, sustainable and value-driven outcomes.
Working within our category-led operating model, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your career and work alongside experienced commercial professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we are looking for candidates who are:
You’ll bring experience from a procurement, commercial or buying environment, an understanding of the commercial lifecycle, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including a final salary pension, 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, free Oyster travel, discounted national rail and Eurostar travel, private healthcare options, childcare support and a wide range of retail, leisure and wellbeing benefits.
Our roles focus on procurement, post-contract or whole lifecycle activities. The successful candidate will be expected to work across the commercial lifecycle where required.
Manage medium to high complexity contracts, ensuring effective governance, risk management, financial control and stakeholder engagement throughout the commercial lifecycle.
Contribute to continuous improvement across P&C, supporting effective processes, systems, data and best practice.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience stated below and cover this in your maximum 2-page CV. Size 12 Arial font preferred, and to be compatible with our anonymisation software must be in Word format and should not include any photographs or images.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Please note: Applying for this role means you have read and understood this advert and any associated links.
This recruitment campaign is to recruit for several permanent opportunities. Due to the expected high response to these vacancies, we reserve the right to close this campaign once we have a suitable pool of applicants, which could be prior to the published application closing date.
Application and Assessment Process
The process consists of 4 stages including an Online Test, CV review and attending in person Interview. You will need to pass each stage to progress to the next.
Please take time to read about the Application Process and Online Test Briefings before applying.
Please note - we reserve the right to add an additional assessment should we receive a high number of applicants.
The campaign is running to a very specific delivery timescale as determined by the business and there will only be enough interview slots for the number of candidates invited. Dates for the interviews will be opened on an ongoing basis, therefore if there are no slots available, please check again the following day. You are encouraged to schedule into an interview event as early as possible. If you do not book an interview, you will be withdrawn from the campaign. Offers to successful candidates are likely to be made from November 2026 onwards due to the scale of this campaign.
Confidentiality of the recruitment process
Please be aware that sharing any details of your assessment process, or internal information with others may result in your offer being withdrawn immediately. This includes posting or discussing details in online forums, social media groups, or messaging platforms.
Maintaining confidentiality is essential to ensure fairness and compliance throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us directly rather than seeking advice in external groups.
Failure to comply with this requirement will lead to withdrawal without notice.
Reasonable Adjustment Process
If you require reasonable adjustments, you must notify the recruitment at least 48 hours (excluding weekends) prior to your scheduled assessment event to allow us to accommodate your requirements. You will then be sent a confirmation email which you will need to bring to your assessment. If you fail to bring this on the day your adjustments will not be granted, and you will be unable to re-book. We will consider that you are the expert regarding your own requirements, and we will consider all requests fairly within the context of the role.
Please note: The online test is a timed test, therefore if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to assist you, then you will need to advise us before you begin the test. Requests for reasonable adjustments cannot be made after the test has been started.
If you need to cancel or re-book your attendance at an interview, you must call or email and give a minimum of two working days’ notice – cancelling via online will not be accepted.
Please note: Your assessment may be rescheduled once only and reschedules will only be granted if there are assessment slots available - please make sure you check you can make an appointment before booking. Subsequent cancellation may lead to your application being withdrawn. If you do not follow the process outlined in the Candidate Charter you risk being withdrawn from the campaign.
Outcomes for the assessment will be provided 10-14 days after the final assessment event. Offers to successful candidates are likely to be made from November 2026 onwards due to the scale of this campaign.
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
Candidates must successfully pass our pre-employment checks such as a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and employment referencing. Failure to pass any of these will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn at any stage.
Although you may be successful and offered the role – you may not commence employment in the role or start training immediately. There may be a requirement to delay your start date until you are required.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
If at any time you need to speak to anyone within the Recruitment Team, then please contact us on 0203 005 1680 (local rate charges from all phones including mobiles) or email [email protected].
TfL is currently unable to provide sponsorship to candidates for this role as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met. TfL keeps its approach under review in line with changes to UK immigration rules. We are also unable to provide advice or guidance on individual immigration queries and advise candidates to check the Government’s website for further information.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
We operate a transparent recruitment process that seeks to remove barriers for candidates with a disability. Please let us know if you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
