Transport for London
Assistant Commercial Manager
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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.
Overview Of Role
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.
Make an impact
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.
What We’re Looking For
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we are looking for 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
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.
What We Offer
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.
Key Accountabilities
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.
- Help develop and deliver commercial strategies that meet business needs, align with category strategies and respond to market opportunities.
- Support procurement activities from planning through to contract award, identifying sourcing options and analysing information to achieve successful outcomes.
- Manage or support end-to-end sourcing projects, selecting appropriate procurement routes and guiding stakeholders through the commercial process.
- Support the management of contracts and suppliers, monitoring performance and helping to deliver effective supplier relationship and supply chain strategies.
- Manage medium to high complexity contracts, ensuring effective governance, risk management, financial control and stakeholder engagement throughout the commercial lifecycle.
- Build and maintain positive supplier relationships, identifying and managing risks, supporting business continuity and securing value for money for TfL.
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing commercial advice and helping align business requirements with commercial strategies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across P&C, supporting effective processes, systems, data and best practice.
- Promote responsible procurement principles, helping deliver ethical, sustainable and socially responsible outcomes in commercial activities.
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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
- Experience in a procurement, commercial, buying or similar type role (essential)
- Knowledge of commercial principles and the end-to-end commercial lifecycle (essential)
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, using different communication styles as required (essential)
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to solve problems, overcome challenges and deliver shared objectives (essential)
- Basic understanding of construction methods, materials and sustainability principles (essential for construction focused roles only)
- Construction or Quantity Surveying experience gained through an apprenticeship, internship or junior role in the sector (essential for construction focussed roles only)
- Basic understanding of commercial principles in construction and infrastructure, with an awareness of health and safety responsibilities (essential for construction focused roles only)
Desirable Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of how to use commercial tools appropriately to support effective decision-making (desirable)
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements relating to procurement and contract management activity e.g. commercial law (desirable)
- Membership of relevant professional body for example CIPS or RICS (desirable)
- Ability to support the delivery of value for money within a complex commercial environment (desirable)
- Ability to identify and address corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour within supply chains, including the application of responsible procurement practices (desirable)
- Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks within area of responsibility (desirable)
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 an in-person Interview. You will need to pass each stage to progress to the next.
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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.
Campaign Timetable
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.
Candidate Charter
You can download a copy of the Candidate Charter here. This outlines our commitment to you as a candidate by providing insight into our recruitment process. It also outlines our expectations with regards to your engagement with us, to ensure that you receive the best recruitment experience possible, as we believe you should know the standards of service you can expect from us. You must read this document prior to submitting your application in order to understand every aspect of the process.
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.
Please take the time to read the Disability Charter here.
Notice of Cancellation
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
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
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