Assistant Responsible Procurement and Social Value Manager at Transport For London in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

procurement process

supplier review

diversity initiatives

tender management

stakeholder training

apprenticeship fair

Support the end-to-end procurement process in a collaborative manner with regards to responsible procurement and social value outcomes by building relevant requirements into contract and framework agreements and reporting on outcomes
Assist reviews/negotiations of supplier performance with respect to the RP Policy
Identify and support projects or activities aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women and people from a Black Asian and Minority Ethnic background in the transport and infrastructure sectors and assist suppliers to open up opportunities in TfL contracts to people from a disadvantaged background.
Provide subject matter expertise and advice to procurement and contract management leads, draft tender documents, evaluate bids and contract manage efficiently to deliver measurable sustainability and social value outcomes
Build internal, supplier and market understanding of TfL’s RP requirements through training, research and stakeholder engagement
Lead delivery of the annual National Apprenticeship Week Recruitment Fair, providing an opportunity for our suppliers to share their apprenticeship vacancies / job opportunities to hundreds of potential candidates.

Requirements

cips

microsoft office

procurement

stakeholder mgmt

time management

legislation

Qualified to or working towards or CIPS professional standard or an equivalent sustainability qualification (desirable)
Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and managing a variety of stakeholder relationships (essential)
Proficient in using Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as AI M365 Copilot (essential)
Experience of the procurement process and contract and supply chain management OR experience of implementing sustainability or social value initiatives (desirable)
Knowledge and interest in current socio-economic and environmental challenges facing London and the UK and the role that procurement can play in addressing these (desirable)
Ability to build ongoing working relationships with internal and external partners (essential)
Proven time and resource management skills to be able to prioritise work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment (essential)
Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others through presentations, negotiation and written reports up to a senior level within TfL and externally (essential)
Experience working in a team and ability to prioritise and work on own initiative (essential)
Knowledge and understanding of current legislative requirements (e.g. Social Value Act 2012, Procurement Act 2023) in procurement and/or sustainability (essential)
Strong stakeholder relationship management and written and verbal communication skills (essential)
Understanding of some domestic and global sustainability issues and how these can factor into organisational decision making and drive value in procurement (desirable)

Benefits

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
Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Discounted Eurostar travel
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Final salary pension scheme
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

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

procurement process

supplier review

diversity initiatives

tender management

stakeholder training

apprenticeship fair

Support the end-to-end procurement process in a collaborative manner with regards to responsible procurement and social value outcomes by building relevant requirements into contract and framework agreements and reporting on outcomes
Assist reviews/negotiations of supplier performance with respect to the RP Policy
Identify and support projects or activities aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women and people from a Black Asian and Minority Ethnic background in the transport and infrastructure sectors and assist suppliers to open up opportunities in TfL contracts to people from a disadvantaged background.
Provide subject matter expertise and advice to procurement and contract management leads, draft tender documents, evaluate bids and contract manage efficiently to deliver measurable sustainability and social value outcomes
Build internal, supplier and market understanding of TfL’s RP requirements through training, research and stakeholder engagement
Lead delivery of the annual National Apprenticeship Week Recruitment Fair, providing an opportunity for our suppliers to share their apprenticeship vacancies / job opportunities to hundreds of potential candidates.

Requirements

cips

microsoft office

procurement

stakeholder mgmt

time management

legislation

Qualified to or working towards or CIPS professional standard or an equivalent sustainability qualification (desirable)
Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and managing a variety of stakeholder relationships (essential)
Proficient in using Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as AI M365 Copilot (essential)
Experience of the procurement process and contract and supply chain management OR experience of implementing sustainability or social value initiatives (desirable)
Knowledge and interest in current socio-economic and environmental challenges facing London and the UK and the role that procurement can play in addressing these (desirable)
Ability to build ongoing working relationships with internal and external partners (essential)
Proven time and resource management skills to be able to prioritise work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment (essential)
Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others through presentations, negotiation and written reports up to a senior level within TfL and externally (essential)
Experience working in a team and ability to prioritise and work on own initiative (essential)
Knowledge and understanding of current legislative requirements (e.g. Social Value Act 2012, Procurement Act 2023) in procurement and/or sustainability (essential)
Strong stakeholder relationship management and written and verbal communication skills (essential)
Understanding of some domestic and global sustainability issues and how these can factor into organisational decision making and drive value in procurement (desirable)

Benefits

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
Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Discounted Eurostar travel
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Final salary pension scheme
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

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)