Transport Planning Level 3 Apprenticeship

What we offer  
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:  

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household   

• Discounted National Rail and Eurostar travel  

• Defined pension contribution scheme   

• Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.   

• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme  

• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more  

Duration 

3 years   

Location 

London/ Hybrid   
50% of time split between the office/on-site and remote working over a 4-week period, with some variation subject to business requirements. 

Entry requirements 

You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) and above including Maths and English Language (or equivalent). 

You’re not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme. 

Investment  Planning – overseeing the delivery of projects on TfL’s own road network and other assets and working with boroughs to deliver change on their own highways and transport networks. 

Network Performance Delivery – monitoring and adjusting traffic signal timings in real-time across London; collecting data and constructing computer models to test new scenarios and proposals on TfL roads. 

Transport Policy - Learn, plan and help to develop policies and proposals to deliver the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS), including exploration of new ideas to ensure London remains at the forefront of transport policy internationally. These policies and proposals contribute to improved environmental, social, and economic outcomes for Londoners. 

The above are just a few examples, and we also offer placements in a range of different areas such as Strategic Demand Forecast Modelling, Geographic Information Systems, and Development Planning, amongst others.  Placements are flexible, taking into account business needs and each apprentice’s unique strengths, interests and study requirements.   

Sustainability  

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world. You’ll also be able to complete placements that help deliver our Green strategy and ensure TfL is a strong, green heartbeat for London.  

Where can this career take me? 

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you’ll be eligible to apply for a range of roles across various planning departments, including, but not limited to: 

• Assistant Planner 

•  Project Sponsor 

• Network Performance Officer, amongst others.   

Any of these roles could see you progress into more senior positions as you develop your knowledge, skills and experience. 

Successful completion of the scheme will also grant you membership of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), which could lead to further opportunities both inside and outside TfL.  

What training and support will you get? 

You’ll be working towards a Level 3 BTEC Transport Planning Technician qualification.  Typically, you’ll be required to attend college four times per year, in blocks of 1-2 weeks which may be held outside of London. 

Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements.  We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of online training courses, mentoring and structured networking opportunities. You’ll receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your line manager. You’ll also be connected to a ‘buddy’ who will be a more experienced apprentice from the scheme.   

You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training.   

Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking. 

You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your: 

• Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development 

• Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility 

• Buddy: Usually an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation 

• Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL 

What do we look for? 

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:  

• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work  

• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together  

• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate  

Application process 

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process.  

Please click on this link for which describes each stage of the Apprentice Application Process  

If you already hold your qualification certificates, please upload copies of these to your application. If you are due to sit final exams or need to replace any certificates, these must be provided at a later stage.  

You will receive information and guidance around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.    

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete online assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests once the deadline passes.   

Assessment centres for apprentice roles will take place from March-May, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee alternative dates. We are conducting assessment centres in person and virtually (role dependent).   

Our city. Made better by you.   

TfL is a place that’s open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It’s a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you’re encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.   

Inclusive recruitment process   

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.  

In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.  

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.   

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