C4 Coordinator

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Key Information

Job Title:            SCC C4 Coordinator

Reference:         3887

Location:            Palestra, Southwark

Type:                  Permanent TfL Contract

Salary:                Circa. £38,115 (plus 22% non-pensionable shift allowance)

Application closing date: 16/04/2026 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.  

About us 

The Surface Control Centre (SCC) is a world class operation delivering Londoner’s journeys safely across Transport for London’s Surface network including London’s iconic Buses, Roads and Tunnels.  

We deliver highly effective and efficient command and leadership of the Surface (non-rail) network by safely supporting, co-ordinating, and enabling operational delivery at a network level to ensure TfL provides a world-class integrated service to its customers and to London more widely. SCC monitors and operates London’s Road network including 6,000 traffic signals to support the movement of people and freight, as well as operating 13 tunnels including the Blackwall Tunnels, Rotherhithe Tunnel, and Silvertown Tunnel. SCC also manages London’s bus network, including 8,000 buses that has supported 1.8 billion journeys so far. More widely, SCC provides Command, Control, Coordination & Communication (C4) functions for Surface Transport.    

Our Control Centre is a dynamic, exciting environment that operates 24/7 and the diverse nature of the city is reflected in our teams and our people. We heavily invest in our staff with bespoke training, career development and support our colleagues with dedicated People Managers and wider Staff Network Groups to ensure that anyone from any background has support and a voice amongst our team.   

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people who care about making a difference and help us to continue to develop and improve how we get everyone home safely every day in an exciting and fast-paced environment.  

Role

 
You will be responsible for:

 
• Composing, disseminating and quality assuring planned communications, drawing from a wide range of sources to accurately inform our Senior Leadership Team, partners and operational businesses to promote a common operating picture across the business.

• You will provide vital support to business-critical operations for planned and ad-hoc incidents, including operational calls and meetings by tracking actions and being responsible for timely accurate and relevant outputs.

• You will be responsible for ensuring data quality and completeness, seeking additional explanatory information when necessary, and the appropriate and timely sharing of information to various colleagues and stakeholders to inform decision-making and safeguard TfL's reputation.

• You will be responsible for undertaking ad-hoc reporting, analyses, liaison and general business operations functions as directed.

• You will use of a range of operational tools and systems to mitigate impact on the bus and road networks to keep London moving, as well as communicating this information directly to the general public via systems such as Countdown and the TfL website.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people who care about making a difference. This is a role to be really proud of and you will be provided with training and development opportunities, so from day one you’ll be ready to go.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Ways of Working

• Do you have strong communication skills - written and verbal (essential)
• Do you have experience in media and communications, particularly in the traffic and transport sector (desirable)
• Are you able to tailor messages to specific audiences to protect and enhance business reputation (essential)
• Are you able to work as part of a high performing team to achieve a shared goal (essential)
• Are you computer-literate and able to use multiple systems in a dynamic environment (essential)
• Can you work under pressure to provide support to incident management during major incidents and events in London (essential)
• Do you have excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality and consistency of outputs (essential)
• Do you have a good knowledge of communication tools and platforms and good practical experience within a time sensitive dynamic environment (essential)
• Can you work collaboratively and share your knowledge with others so everyone can make better decisions (essential)

Shifts

 
Working as part of a 24/7 operation in our advanced control centre in Southwark, you will be working a shift roster made up of early shifts (mainly 06:30 – 14:30), late shifts (14:00 – 22:00) and night shifts (21:30 – 07:00 or 21:30 – 08:30) on a rotational basis. There are some variations in the shift lengths on the roster particularly on weekends (e.g. 08:00 – 20:00).

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

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.

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
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
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.

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.