Resources & Deployment Co-ordinator (LU)

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Key Information

Job title:  Resources and Deployment Coordinator 

Salary:  £51905 + Benefits 
Grade:  SMD1

Contract type:  Permanent             Reference: 4155

Team: LU Asset Performance and Capital Delivery

Directorate:  Access Operations

Contract details: Full-time (Unsocial working up to 25% at the Weekends applies)

Location: Endeavour Square /Hybrid*

Application closing date: Thursday 21/05/2026 at 23:59 

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 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. 

Overview of project/role 

London Underground’s Access Department facilitates all aspects of planned access to track and stations for maintenance and project activities. This role is key to the successful delivery of track protection resources for engineering works, and offers the post-holder an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team environment, ensuring valuable access opportunities are utilised safely and efficiently. 

The role sits within the Access Department, part of the LU Asset Performance and Capital Delivery Directorate, and reports to the Protection Contracts Manager.

The post is responsible for managing the booking, planning, and effective utilisation of safety critical protection and possession resources to support TfL’s rail projects and maintenance activities. The role requires strong technical expertise in protection activities, detailed knowledge of the LU Rule Books as they relate to Track Access, and proven experience in planning and resource deployment within the London Underground environment.

The role plays a critical part in safeguarding valuable engineering access by providing real‑time solutions, mitigating risk, and ensuring that access arrangements are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with operational and contractual requirements.

Key Accountabilities  

• Ensuring requests for protection resources are processed accurately and efficiently, using the relevant Access Management Systems
• Planning of protection and possession resources for engineering work and possessions, closures and Specified Areas
• Managing on-shift issues and incidents relating to protection and possession resources, in line with relevant processes and procedures
• Monitoring the rolling forecast of planned works and working in collaboration with suppliers of protection resources to ensure continuity of supply of such resources.
• Ensuring the timely production of relevant shift documentation and briefing documentation in line with relevant processes and procedures
• Running daily reports and downloads from the relevant Access Management Systems and uploading data from the protection supplier into the relevant Access Management systems.
• Interrogating Railsys to ensure correct access is in place for resource requests

The role works closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including:

• Protection suppliers and requestors (internal/external)
• The wider London Underground Access team, especially Possession Planners, Publications team, Engineering Works Managers 
• RfLi Operations Duty Managers
• Project Managers (Track, Signals, etc.)
• Track Access Control (TAC) for real‑time issue resolution
• Cost Managers for protection cost and recharge queries

Skills, Knowledge & Experience  

Skills

• Able to develop effective relationships both internally and externally. (Essential)
• Proficient in use of MS Outlook, Word and Excel . (Essential)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. (Essential)
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver safety critical resources for planned and unplanned works. (Essential)
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines. (Essential)
• Ability to interrogate Railsys for Access requirements and SAP for Cost requirements (Desirable)

Knowledge

• A good understanding of LU organisational and engineering structure/departments. (Desirable)
• In-depth understanding of LU’s rules and procedures relating to Track Access for engineering work, and the protection activity in particular (Essential)
• Good understanding of the training and licensing requirements for those undertaking the protection activity on LU infrastructure (Essential)
• Good understanding of Network Rail’s and RfLi’s rules and procedures relating to Track Access for engineering work, and the protection activity in particular (Desirable)
• Geographical knowledge of LU network. (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience in scheduling/ planning of Safety Critical Track Resources in London Underground (Essential)
• Experience documenting procedures and processes. (Desirable)

Application Process 

• Please apply using your CV  

• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV 

• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

Additional Information: This role will require unsocial working up to 25% including working at the weekends

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. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. 

Vetting Process 

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. 

 
Benefits  
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
 
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
29 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
 
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.