Senior Project Sponsor at Transport For London in London, England, United Kingdom | GBP58,000-58,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

business cases

assurance

stakeholder management

value delivery

benefits monitoring

reporting

Develop business cases and supporting documentation to secure funding and approvals
Lead and inspire teams role-modelling TfL’s Vision and Values
Provide first-line assurance and hold delivery teams accountable for outcomes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to maintain financial and political support
Ensure projects align with strategic outcomes and deliver value for money
Monitor benefits realisation and share lessons learned to improve future investment
Translate strategic objectives into prioritised investment options and early-stage project activities
Oversee transparent reporting and respond to external information requests

Requirements

governance

finance

degree

leadership

stakeholder

it skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex organisation to achieve business outcomes (Essential)
Experience of delivering or sponsoring transport projects in large complex, regulated organisations where there are multiple interfaces, and delivering to time and budget (Essential)
Experience of one of more of the following: financial management and budget setting, governance, early-stage project definition and initiation, requirements setting, business case development and benefit management and realisation, major project consents e.g. Transport and Works Act Orders (Essential)
Degree level education or equivalent professional experience (Essential)
Experience of leading, developing, and motivating colleagues / teams in a matrix environment (Essential)
Good written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work in an innovative but structured manner (Essential)
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
In depth knowledge of project technical skills aligned to the sponsor role e.g. governance, commercial and stakeholder management techniques (Essential)
Ability to present recommendations to senior colleagues and facilitate and negotiate with groups and individuals to achieve desired outputs (Essential)
Ability to work in cross business teams, resolving conflict as it arises and motivating and managing direct reports (Essential)
Experience of negotiating and communicating with challenging stakeholders (Essential)
Highly numerate, good IT skills, detail conscious and well organised with an ability to work under minimal guidance (Essential)

Benefits

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Discounted Eurostar travel
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
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Final salary pension scheme
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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2000

Year of establishment

The company was founded under London’s Mayor in 2000.

8,500 buses

Public transport fleet

Operates a large network of buses to support daily commuter needs.

580 km roads

Managed road network

Oversees one of the UK's most extensive road networks.

£7 bn revenue

Annual revenue figure

Generates significant revenue from fares, congestion charges, and grants.

Handles day-to-day operations: Overground, DLR, trams, ferries and roads.
Manages congestion charge and ultra-low emission schemes.
Develops major infrastructure projects: Northern Line extension, Silvertown Tunnel, West London Orbital plans.
Runs one of Europe’s largest zero-emission bus fleets and pioneered a cycle shuttle through Silvertown.

Culture + Values

Open
Caring
Adaptable

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

GHG emissions target

Committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040.

90% Scope 1 & 2 Reduction

Emissions target 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2022 baseline by 2030.

2,000 Zero-Emission Buses

Bus fleet expansion

Currently operates over 2,000 zero-emission buses across Western Europe, with 107 fully zero-emission routes as of June 2025.

80% Fewer Pollution Exposures

Air quality improvement

Reduction in the number of people exposed to illegal pollution levels in deprived areas after ULEZ expansion.

Maintain ≥90% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 from 2030–2040
Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040
Science-based targets validated by SBTi in April 2025
Operational carbon 2023/24: Scope 1 14 KtCO₂e; Scope 2 337 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (outsourced) 470 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (other) 705 KtCO₂e
On track to switch to fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2034 (_acceleratable to 2030)
ULEZ expansion: 27% lower roadside NO₂, 31% fewer PM2.5 in outer London
Doubling wildflower verges to 260,000 m² by 2024; planting tree canopy +1% per year (2016–2025) with 10% increase by 2050
Install 5,000 m² Sustainable Drainage Systems yearly on road network
Reduced highways glyphosate use by 70%
Achieved Silver Accreditation in Carbon Literacy training; thousands of colleagues certified

Inclusion & Diversity

74% Agreement

Employee-Conversations

74% of staff agreed that the Conversation Matters coaching programme improved leader-employee conversations.

86% Goal Completion

Coaching Programme

The Conversation Matters coaching programme achieved an 86% goal completion rate and was awarded Best Coaching Programme in 2023.

77% Intuitive Experience

SAP SuccessFactors

77% of employees find the SAP SuccessFactors implementation intuitive, supporting automated performance and succession processes.

4% Recruitment Increase

Internal Recruitment

A 4% increase in internal recruitment and a 3.7% rise in employee engagement post-pandemic.

21% Reporting Increase

Sexual Harassment

Project Guardian led to a 21% increase in reporting sexual harassment incidents in 2014.

£2.5M Training Contract

DEI Training

A four-year DEI training contract worth up to £2.5 million was awarded across TfL and partner public bodies.

Strategic vision "to be a great place to work for everyone to thrive"
Fabric of London campaign represents London’s diversity: 287 ethnic groups, 300+ languages on TfL network fabric

Articles

Experience London blog

Made by TfL blog

Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast

Experience London (visitor info)

Role

Description

business cases

assurance

stakeholder management

value delivery

benefits monitoring

reporting

Develop business cases and supporting documentation to secure funding and approvals
Lead and inspire teams role-modelling TfL’s Vision and Values
Provide first-line assurance and hold delivery teams accountable for outcomes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to maintain financial and political support
Ensure projects align with strategic outcomes and deliver value for money
Monitor benefits realisation and share lessons learned to improve future investment
Translate strategic objectives into prioritised investment options and early-stage project activities
Oversee transparent reporting and respond to external information requests

Requirements

governance

finance

degree

leadership

stakeholder

it skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex organisation to achieve business outcomes (Essential)
Experience of delivering or sponsoring transport projects in large complex, regulated organisations where there are multiple interfaces, and delivering to time and budget (Essential)
Experience of one of more of the following: financial management and budget setting, governance, early-stage project definition and initiation, requirements setting, business case development and benefit management and realisation, major project consents e.g. Transport and Works Act Orders (Essential)
Degree level education or equivalent professional experience (Essential)
Experience of leading, developing, and motivating colleagues / teams in a matrix environment (Essential)
Good written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work in an innovative but structured manner (Essential)
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
In depth knowledge of project technical skills aligned to the sponsor role e.g. governance, commercial and stakeholder management techniques (Essential)
Ability to present recommendations to senior colleagues and facilitate and negotiate with groups and individuals to achieve desired outputs (Essential)
Ability to work in cross business teams, resolving conflict as it arises and motivating and managing direct reports (Essential)
Experience of negotiating and communicating with challenging stakeholders (Essential)
Highly numerate, good IT skills, detail conscious and well organised with an ability to work under minimal guidance (Essential)

Benefits

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Discounted Eurostar travel
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
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Final salary pension scheme
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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2000

Year of establishment

The company was founded under London’s Mayor in 2000.

8,500 buses

Public transport fleet

Operates a large network of buses to support daily commuter needs.

580 km roads

Managed road network

Oversees one of the UK's most extensive road networks.

£7 bn revenue

Annual revenue figure

Generates significant revenue from fares, congestion charges, and grants.

Handles day-to-day operations: Overground, DLR, trams, ferries and roads.
Manages congestion charge and ultra-low emission schemes.
Develops major infrastructure projects: Northern Line extension, Silvertown Tunnel, West London Orbital plans.
Runs one of Europe’s largest zero-emission bus fleets and pioneered a cycle shuttle through Silvertown.

Culture + Values

Open
Caring
Adaptable

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

GHG emissions target

Committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040.

90% Scope 1 & 2 Reduction

Emissions target 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2022 baseline by 2030.

2,000 Zero-Emission Buses

Bus fleet expansion

Currently operates over 2,000 zero-emission buses across Western Europe, with 107 fully zero-emission routes as of June 2025.

80% Fewer Pollution Exposures

Air quality improvement

Reduction in the number of people exposed to illegal pollution levels in deprived areas after ULEZ expansion.

Maintain ≥90% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 from 2030–2040
Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040
Science-based targets validated by SBTi in April 2025
Operational carbon 2023/24: Scope 1 14 KtCO₂e; Scope 2 337 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (outsourced) 470 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (other) 705 KtCO₂e
On track to switch to fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2034 (_acceleratable to 2030)
ULEZ expansion: 27% lower roadside NO₂, 31% fewer PM2.5 in outer London
Doubling wildflower verges to 260,000 m² by 2024; planting tree canopy +1% per year (2016–2025) with 10% increase by 2050
Install 5,000 m² Sustainable Drainage Systems yearly on road network
Reduced highways glyphosate use by 70%
Achieved Silver Accreditation in Carbon Literacy training; thousands of colleagues certified

Inclusion & Diversity

74% Agreement

Employee-Conversations

74% of staff agreed that the Conversation Matters coaching programme improved leader-employee conversations.

86% Goal Completion

Coaching Programme

The Conversation Matters coaching programme achieved an 86% goal completion rate and was awarded Best Coaching Programme in 2023.

77% Intuitive Experience

SAP SuccessFactors

77% of employees find the SAP SuccessFactors implementation intuitive, supporting automated performance and succession processes.

4% Recruitment Increase

Internal Recruitment

A 4% increase in internal recruitment and a 3.7% rise in employee engagement post-pandemic.

21% Reporting Increase

Sexual Harassment

Project Guardian led to a 21% increase in reporting sexual harassment incidents in 2014.

£2.5M Training Contract

DEI Training

A four-year DEI training contract worth up to £2.5 million was awarded across TfL and partner public bodies.

Strategic vision "to be a great place to work for everyone to thrive"
Fabric of London campaign represents London’s diversity: 287 ethnic groups, 300+ languages on TfL network fabric

Articles

Experience London blog

Made by TfL blog

Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast

Experience London (visitor info)