How to Apply

This guidance contains important information to help with your application:

  • Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter that answers the following questions, drawing on your previous experience where possible, in a total of 1000 words or less:

    • What attracts you to this role?

    • What would your unique contribution be in this role, and how would this contribution be seen in action?

    • How would you establish and manage your profile in this role, both internally and externally?

  • Please include in your covering letter any relevant information regarding your eligibility for employment, and any Directorships you hold.

  • Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.

  • Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you upload your details. We are keen to ensure that all our jobs are accessible to all members of the community and use this data to monitor our progress in doing this.

  • You should advise if you are able to represent those living, working and studying outside Greater London in areas served or to be served by TfL's rail passenger services.

  • All applications will be acknowledged. Any potential conflict of interest will also be explored.

  • Please also ensure that you complete and return the attached recruitment monitoring and criminal declaration forms.

  • Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.

  • Following long listing, you will be contacted directly by a Penna consultant to update you on the status of your application.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process:

TfL Board Members

Activity  Date 
Closing date Sunday 23 February 2025
Longlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) Tuesday 4 March 2025
Preliminary Interviews (Virtual via MS Teams) Monday 10 & Wednesday 12 March 2025
Shortlist Meeting (Candidates are not required to attend) Monday 24 March 2025
Final Panel Interviews Monday 31 March & Wednesday 2 April 2025


For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact:

Zara Bruton on 07743 980 867 or email: zara.bruton@penna.com or Dawar Hashmi on 07513 706 265 or email: Dawar.hashmi@penna.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 3 steps to apply

Step 1 - In order to complete your application for this role, please download and email the completed 'Criminal Declaration Form' to: execapplications@penna.com

Step 2 - Penna and the London Transport Museum (TfL) are dedicated to creating a truly inclusive and equitable environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. As part of the ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, TfL request consent to receive your data, please click the link to complete the request form: TfL data sharing consent form

Step 3 - Click the relevant link below to apply by completing the diversity questionnaire and submitting your CV and covering letter answering the questions in the guidance above: 

Apply Link: Board Member - Finance

Apply Link; Board Member - Property