Illinois Department of Human Services

Bus and Coach Summer Placement

Illinois Department of Human Services
Posted 10/20/2026internshipLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,029 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in data analysis and project planning, with a focus on improving customer experience and safety in the transport industry. Capable of collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to support operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Data AnalysisProject PlanningCustomer Satisfaction ResearchOperational Problem-SolvingSustainability Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete a 12-week development programme with up to 6 placement rotations
  • Support Vision Zero initiatives and analyse bus safety data to recommend improvements
  • Collaborate on projects improving customer experience, bus interiors, and accessible facilities
  • Conduct customer satisfaction research
  • Support zero-emission bus rollout through project planning, logistics, data analysis, and trial evaluation
  • Monitor bus performance and work with bus operators on route tenders, contract models, and compliance
  • Help network traffic controllers manage live incidents and real-time diversions
  • Assist bus station managers and garage teams with vehicle movements, passenger safety, service efficiency, and logistical challenges
  • Support operations at Victoria Coach Station, including coach scheduling, passenger flow coordination, and operational problem-solving
  • Support Dial-a-Ride journey scheduling and service coordination for customers with limited mobility
  • Participate in visits, events, and training across Transport for London

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Working towards a degree in any discipline, or completed within the last year with a minimum grade of 2:2
  • Open to students pursuing a master’s degree or those who completed their master’s within the past year
  • Women or non-binary individuals
  • Must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme
  • Role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme
  • Interest in a future career in the bus, coach, or wider transport industry
  • Interest in social value, sustainability, safety, and connecting people and communities
  • Candidates should be caring, open to new ideas and collaboration, adaptable to diverse needs, and willing to innovate
  • Must complete online assessments within the allocated timeframe
  • Qualification certificates must be provided when available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
  • Pro rata annual leave entitlement
  • Training, mentoring, and networking
  • One-to-one guidance from a placement manager, scheme sponsor, and development adviser
  • eLearning or in-person training, including Association of Project Management introductory modules and Equity in Motion
  • Exposure to senior figures at TfL and City Hall, including bus operator senior leadership teams

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisProject PlanningCustomer Satisfaction ResearchLogistics ManagementTrial Evaluation
Soft Skills
CollaborationAdaptabilityInnovationCaring AttitudeOpen to New Ideas
Industry Keywords
Transport IndustryBus SafetyZero-Emission BusesCustomer ExperienceSocial Value