How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages Arial size 12).
We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your application outlines where meet these criteria.
Closing date for applications will be 1st February 2026.

Salary: upto £65,000

About the Role
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking an experienced Workplace Strategy Manager to join our Estates Planning & Accommodation (EP&A) team. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of a customer-focused accommodation service across TfL’s Occupied Office and Operational Estates. You will act as the primary point of contact for accommodation and estate-related requirements, driving strategic space planning and supporting operational efficiency across our diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact point for accommodation and estate requirements across TfL and the Greater London Authority family.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, negotiate solutions, and secure buy-in for proposed plans.
• Support strategic and tactical space allocation, identifying opportunities for space release and optimisation.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Property Portfolio Plans and Operational Business Plans.
• Deliver day-to-day tactical implementation of accommodation changes in line with TfL’s Land & Property Approach.
• Provide professional advice on accommodation issues and ensure compliance with TfL standards.
• Maintain real-time occupancy data to inform estate planning and drive spatial efficiencies.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in strategic estates management or moves management within a large, complex, multi-site FM operation.
• Strong understanding of logistical constraints in operational environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to plan and deliver projects under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness to optimise space utilisation.
• Experienced stakeholder engagement.

Desirable:

• Experience in operational environments.
• Budget management and cost-efficiency expertise.

Why Join Us?
At TfL, we value diversity and inclusion and strive to reflect London’s vibrant culture in our workforce. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our estate strategy while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (with occasional weekend and out-of-hours work).

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. 
 
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 and can be discussed with the Senior Recruitment Consultant but mostly include the below:
 
Final salary pension scheme (TBC subject to contractual terms)
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
 
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.