Do you have:  Experience of delivering talent development programmes, preferably in the graduate/apprenticeship area in large and complex organisations?

Are you: Passionate about supporting the career development of others and have experience in supporting entry level talent programmes? 

About you

Already with a proven track record in delivering talent development programmes you’ll be passionate about supporting the career development of others and have experience in supporting entry level talent programmes. You will have strong stakeholder management with the ability to interact with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. You will be able to demonstrate strong focus on continuous improvement and more importantly, coach, advise and support others reach their full potential. 

About Us:

We're vital to London's future success, which means we could play a big part in yours.

Our transport network doesn't just help people get around; it can help people to get on. It can create opportunities for Londoners. It links our homes to our jobs, gets children to their schools, connects friends and family and joins London's businesses to customers. And it provides access to London's culture and all of this has never been more important post pandemic. You could be key in helping shape London’s recovery, to keep London working and growing, and to make life in the Capital better. At TfL, harnessing the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Our Skills and Employment team delivers an ambitious talent agenda right across our business including our Graduate and Apprenticeship programmes where we provide expert training with unique development opportunities and a working culture that embraces diversity. If you want to be part of the exceptional team that is responsible for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes, please explore the opportunity below to join TfL as a Graduate and Apprentice Development Advisor. 

About our roles

We have an exciting role available for those passionate about supporting career development for Graduates and Apprentices. You’ll be passionate and demonstrate developing others and join an established team in leading the Skills and Employment agenda. You’ll help develop innovative strategies ensuring that we nurture and develop a strong calibre of Graduates and Apprentices across multiple business areas. Spanning in excess 12 different graduate and 31 apprenticeship programmes, you will be instrumental in the design, delivery and support of graduates, interns and apprenticeships in partnership with business stakeholders and training providers.  

As a Graduate and Apprentice Development Advisor at TfL you will: 

Design, deliver and support graduate, internship and apprenticeships programmes in partnership with business stakeholders and third party providers 

Design and deliver internal / external events which support programme participants development and increase opportunities for interaction with their peers, such as induction events 

Develop university, apprenticeship training providers, educational body and Government department relationships to support the development of participants that fulfil business requirements and comply with Government standards 

Support the development of programme participants by coaching them on their career and development plans, ensure they are on track with programme milestones, designing, developing and implement interventions to improve capability, ensuring placement rotations are managed effectively, and supporting them finding a substantive role on completion of their scheme

Work with, advise and influence managers to ensure inclusive graduate and apprenticeship development processes are embedded and are in line with industry best practice and apprenticeship legislation 

Co-ordinate an inclusive continuous professional development culture and the accreditation process of development programmes with chartered professional institutes 

Support the performance process of scheme participants by supporting business sponsors to undertake performance discussions 

You must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria: 

Knowledge of graduate and apprenticeship programmes

Be a strong communicator and influencer, able to build effective relationships at all levels

Have strong stakeholder management skills

Experience of delivering development schemes, preferably in the graduate/apprenticeship area in large and complex organisations (desirable)

Equality and Diversity

On this recruitment campaign, as part of TfL’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and covering letters that could cause discrimination.

Application Process

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and set out how outt how you meet this is in your CV and cover letter. 

Selection Process:

Due to the current pandemic, we are conducting interviews by Video link. However, the usual interview preparation tips still apply.  The assessment will include a presentation and competency based interview.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th January at 2022 at 23:59  

TfL Safeguarding Statement 

We take the safety and security of transport and travelling in London, and all the activities we are responsible for, very seriously. We want to further improve the safety and security of our organisation and its services. We want to do all we can to protect our staff, customers and everyone working with us from harm and injury. We recognise that some groups – children and adults at risk – need greater levels of protection when using, or coming into contact with us and our services.

Our work in the Skills and Employment Team involves working directly with children, vulnerable adults, and overseeing organisations we partner with and therefore requires enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits 

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Final salary pension or defined contribution scheme

Free travel for you on the TfL network

A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan

30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

Discounted Eurostar travel