Member of the Independent Investment Programme Advisory Group (IIPAG)

What You Will Bring

• Board-level or executive leadership experience within complex organisations.
• Experience overseeing major capital programmes, infrastructure investments or large-scale change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance, risk and value-for-money evaluation.
• A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through evidence-based insight and constructive challenge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, independence and sound judgement.

Particularly Valuable Experience

• Major transport or rail infrastructure.
• Engineering, project delivery or asset management.
• Independent assurance and programme review.
• London Underground, heavy rail or comparable operational environments.
• Recognised professional qualifications and industry standing.

The Impact You Will Make

Through Your Work As An IIPAG Member, You Will

• Influence investment decisions affecting millions of Londoners.
• Help assure the effective stewardship of billions of pounds of public investment.
• Improve outcomes across one of the world's most complex transport networks.
• Promote best practice in infrastructure delivery and programme management.
• Leave a lasting legacy on London's future transport system.

Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to bring your expertise to one of the UK's most significant public organisations and to help shape the future of a global city.

If you are passionate about infrastructure, governance, assurance and delivering public value, we would welcome your application.

Application Process

Please apply using a covering letter (no longer than one page with size 12, Arial font) and a CV demonstrating your skills, knowledge, and experience for this role. Preferably, the CV should not be longer than 3 pages. Please provide the documents with your full name in a PDF format.

To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, applicants who have been considered for this role within the previous six months are not eligible to apply again at this time.

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the job description, please contact James Hodder from the Executive Recruitment team on talentacquisitionandexecutiverecruitment@tfl.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 13th September 2026

We anticipate for interviews to being in October 2026.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

Our city. Made better by you.

TfL is a place that’s open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It’s a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you’re encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we may 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.

VISA Sponsorship

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.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid working within 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.

Terms And Conditions

NPL Applications

Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply.

NPL members of staff are not eligible to apply to secondment opportunities.