Sustainability Graduate Scheme

Type: Graduate
Region: London

Salary – £28,500 rising to £30,500 in year 2

Location – London/Hybrid. Up to 50% of time can be spent working from home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements may alter subject to business requirements.

Job overview

You will help Tfl on their journey to zero carbon by 2030 and to live up to TfL’s vision of being London’s strong green heartbeat. Whilst keeping close links to TfL’s Sustainability & Corporate Environment team, you could potentially work in any department within the organisation. You will be working to ensure that Sustainability is at the heart of every decision they make.

What will I be doing?

As a graduate, your two-year development programme will be made up of four different placements within TfL. The aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. You’ll gain experience across different roles and in a variety of different departments. Each Sustainability Graduate’s journey will be unique. Their five 2023 Sustainability Graduates are currently on 6-month placements in

• Responsible Procurement (example activities: reducing supply chain emissions and prioritising the circular economy)
• Facilities Management (example activities: energy management in buildings)
• Highways Assets (example activities: roll-out of wildflower verges)
• Transport Strategy & Policy (example activities: ULEZ)
• Projects, Consents & Urban Design (example activities: Environmental Impact Assessment),

As part of gaining understanding of TfL’s core work, the scheme includes up to a week of shifts working with Customer Service Assistants in a centrally located London Underground station. Your first placement will be assigned. Thereafter, there is some flexibility to tailor placements for your personal career development.

What TfL 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
• Final salary pension scheme
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• 30 days Annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more

Please Note: TfL only allow one application for any of their Graduate or internship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.