Head of Strategic Analysis

Head of Strategic Analysis

Location: Palestra / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Band: 5
Reporting to: Director of Strategy

About Us

Transport for London (TfL) is committed to turning the Mayor’s Transport Strategy into reality by being the strong, green heartbeat of London. We move London forward safely, inclusively, and sustainably.

This is a unique opportunity to join TfL’s senior leadership team within the Strategy directorate. Sitting within the Customer and Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic direction and supporting our mission to benefit customers, colleagues, and our city.

We set the direction for TfL, identifying and clearly setting out for internal and external audiences our ambitions for London and as a business. We drive effective decision making across the organisation informed by data and analysis, strategic thinking, and engagement to improve our city’s transport networks and guide policy.

About the Role

As Head of Strategic Analysis, you will lead a robust, evidence-based strategic modelling, analysis, and evaluation function that directly informs decision-making across TfL. Your work will shape policy and strategy, spatial planning, and major projects, including analytical input into the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and other Mayoral policies such as the London Environment Strategy.

You will be responsible for TfL’s travel demand forecasting, working with the GLA to create planning projections that inform TfL’s future planning over the next 30 years. These forecasts will influence TfL’s investment decisions and priorities. You will also oversee TfL’s world-leading suite of strategic models, ensuring consistent methodologies and best practice across the organisation.

This role includes managing a team of approximately six direct reports and a wider staff of around 50, with an operating budget of £5m per annum. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across TfL, the Mayor’s Office, government bodies, and academic institutions to ensure TfL remains at the forefront of strategic modelling and analysis.

About You

You will be educated to degree level in a mathematical, transport, or planning-related discipline, with a professional or postgraduate qualification desirable. You will have an excellent understanding of the transport industry, transport planning methods, strategic planning models, best practice in transport modelling, strategic evaluation and surveys, geographical information systems and air quality modelling and analysis.

Your experience will include managing significant analytical budgets, delivering high-quality analytical products, and providing advice to senior stakeholders in complex, political environments. You will have a proven track record of leading teams and influencing strategic decisions through robust evidence-based analysis.

Key Skills

• Exceptional oral, written communication, presentation, and numerical skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to senior executives.
• Excellent technical skills in analysis, data, and modelling, with extensive experience applying evidence-based analysis.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to clarify complex issues, understanding the impact of modelling and analysis on organisational objectives.
• Ability to manage complexity and change, developing innovative technical methods to meet organisational needs.
• A credible and senior professional who can lead and motivate large, diverse teams and work effectively in partnership with others.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV (ideally no longer than two pages, Arial size 12) along with a detailed cover letter (no more than one A4 page, Arial size 12). Ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the required skills, knowledge, and experience.

Closing date: Wednesday 17th December 2025 (23:59)

For a detailed job description contact Jay Patel at jaypatel@tfl.gov.uk.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, helping us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. We guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all essential criteria.

Hybrid Working

This role offers hybrid working, with time split 50% between office and home over a four-week period. Arrangements may evolve based on business needs.

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.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.