BBC Group and Public Services
JOB BAND: F CONTRACT TYPE : Permanent, Full-time DEPARTMENT : BBC Creative LOCATION : London - Hybrid PROPOSED SALARY RANGE : £130,000 - £160,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Overview Join BBC Creative - the BBC's in-house creative agency as our next Executive Creative Director. You'll lead the creative vision for one of the UK's most iconic brands, shaping campaigns that inform, educate and entertain millions. From high-impact brand work to targeted social assets, you'll help us earn attention in a crowded media landscape and leave a lasting mark. WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Creative is a dynamic hub of imagination and innovation. With a team of around 140 permanent staff based in London, Salford and Cardiff, we produce over 200 campaigns each year that span the full spectrum of BBC brands, genres and audiences. Our role is to bridge the BBC's rich editorial content with the fast-moving external world - always driven by one guiding question: "What will get people talking?" You'll be joining a team that thrives to help the BBC show up in the most compelling way possible - and we want you to help lead that charge. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Lead the creative direction of BBC Creative, setting the tone and ambition for campaigns across all platforms. Inspire and mentor a diverse team of creatives, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Partner with editorial teams to unlock the full creative potential of the BBC's content. Navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence and optimism. Champion fresh, modern and experimental approaches to storytelling and brand expression. Drive transformation in a fast-changing media landscape, embracing new technologies and audience behaviours. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Proven ability to challenge the status quo and find creative opportunities in unexpected places. Deep excitement for the BBC's mission and editorial power. Innate confidence and resilience - able to thrive in cautious environments without losing creative momentum. Tenacious yet easy-going, with a mindset that embraces feedback and sees endless possibilities. A creative leader - hungry to grow, experiment and shape the future of BBC Creative. Experience in Leading a creative function/department Comfortable working solo or with strategic partners. Experience leading creative transformation in response to shifts in media, technology or audience behaviour. Familiarity with AI and emerging creative tools. Background in high-profile brand or cultural campaigns. Disclaimer This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain. Life at BBC Here you will benefit from: Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Excellent career and professional development. Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer. A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do. Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack. Candidate pack You belong We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below. Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: , registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
JOB BAND: F CONTRACT TYPE : Permanent, Full-time DEPARTMENT : BBC Creative LOCATION : London - Hybrid PROPOSED SALARY RANGE : £130,000 - £160,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Overview Join BBC Creative - the BBC's in-house creative agency as our next Executive Creative Director. You'll lead the creative vision for one of the UK's most iconic brands, shaping campaigns that inform, educate and entertain millions. From high-impact brand work to targeted social assets, you'll help us earn attention in a crowded media landscape and leave a lasting mark. WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Creative is a dynamic hub of imagination and innovation. With a team of around 140 permanent staff based in London, Salford and Cardiff, we produce over 200 campaigns each year that span the full spectrum of BBC brands, genres and audiences. Our role is to bridge the BBC's rich editorial content with the fast-moving external world - always driven by one guiding question: "What will get people talking?" You'll be joining a team that thrives to help the BBC show up in the most compelling way possible - and we want you to help lead that charge. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Lead the creative direction of BBC Creative, setting the tone and ambition for campaigns across all platforms. Inspire and mentor a diverse team of creatives, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Partner with editorial teams to unlock the full creative potential of the BBC's content. Navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence and optimism. Champion fresh, modern and experimental approaches to storytelling and brand expression. Drive transformation in a fast-changing media landscape, embracing new technologies and audience behaviours. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Proven ability to challenge the status quo and find creative opportunities in unexpected places. Deep excitement for the BBC's mission and editorial power. Innate confidence and resilience - able to thrive in cautious environments without losing creative momentum. Tenacious yet easy-going, with a mindset that embraces feedback and sees endless possibilities. A creative leader - hungry to grow, experiment and shape the future of BBC Creative. Experience in Leading a creative function/department Comfortable working solo or with strategic partners. Experience leading creative transformation in response to shifts in media, technology or audience behaviour. Familiarity with AI and emerging creative tools. Background in high-profile brand or cultural campaigns. Disclaimer This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain. Life at BBC Here you will benefit from: Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Excellent career and professional development. Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer. A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do. Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack. Candidate pack You belong We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below. Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: , registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
BBC Group and Public Services
Overview Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Manager EXTEND TALENT POOL Location: London, Television Centre, London, GBR Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Hybrid role (office and home working) Package description Band: D Salary between £50,000 - £70,000 per annum based on knowledge and experience. London Weighting Allowance of £5319 also offered. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. About BBC Studios BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the UK's largest distributor of British content. Talent Pool This talent pool is an opportunity for Senior Commercial, Rights Business Affairs Managers interested in working with us. It isn't a live role and doesn't guarantee you will end up working with us. Talent pools are a chance for us to identify, meet and collate talent so that we can move more quickly and efficiently when opportunities come up. You don't have to be available now to apply. You may be working in another role but thinking about a move when the right thing comes up, or perhaps you've always wanted to work for BBC Studios. This talent pool is a chance for us to engage with those who want to work with us now or in the future. If you are selected our Talent Acquisition team will invite you for a screening call, after that you will be invited to join the talent pool which means you will be considered if/when suitable opportunities come up. When we're looking to hire we may approach individuals from the talent pool directly if they have the specific skills and experience required. On other occasions we will send roles to the whole group, or advertise publicly through BBC Careers (those in the talent pool will be welcome to apply). If you are informed about an opportunity via the talent pool you will still need to attend an interview or assessment for the role, and most likely enter into a competitive process with other candidates. Ultimately, this is an opportunity to start a conversation with us. We've carved out dedicated time to read applications and speak with candidates, so if you're keen to work with us, now's the time to let us know. Extend This talent pool is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply, you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team. The BBC is fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage (Extend Code: EX2324). The role A Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Manager will act as a principal point of advice and direction for the business and Legal Affairs team and represent BBC Studios boards when required. The role will require you to manage, conduct and oversee a wide range of legal & business affairs activities throughout various stages of production and ensure these are in accordance with relevant policies and frameworks. Key responsibilities Strategy development and implementation to support the business plan, including development and maintenance of standard documentation and processes; propose and deliver innovative solutions to complex business problems. Partnering: forge excellent relationships across legal teams and wider business. Negotiation and contracting: collaborate with the lead Business Legal Affairs representative on the negotiation of global commissioning deals; advise on more challenging deals to support the best business outcome. Advising: advise on all aspects of business affairs including production risks, legal and commercial risks, editorial policy and compliance across portfolios with a focus on a unit during high workload. Risk management: assist in setting and ensuring compliance with frameworks for global commissioning deals across portfolios and ensure consistency of approach. Representation: represent Business & Legal Affairs at senior levels with authority and diplomacy; act as ambassador of the strategy/growth plan and deal effectively at senior leadership level. What does it take? KEY CRITERIA Legal qualifications Experience negotiating content contracts and securing competitive terms with commissioners Comprehensive knowledge of legal and commercial issues in producing content for commissioners Highly business-oriented with a commercial approach and quick market responsiveness Adept at dealing with conflicts and helping devise solutions where trade-offs are involved DESIRABLE: Knowledge of, and experience in, television content production Experience leading change in a complex, competitive environment Reasonable adjustments We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply, please contact Disclaimer This job description states the essential characteristics of the job and the principal accountabilities. It is not a complete description of all duties involved. Offers are conditional on employment screening checks as applicable. Redeployment The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and will give priority consideration where appropriate. Life at BBC Studios Life at the BBC includes a flexible 35-hour week, annual leave, pension, and additional benefits. Benefits may vary for FTC roles. You belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy. Disability confident: We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments for the interview process, please contact BBC Group and Public Services, London, UK. BBC Studios Distribution Limited details on file.
Overview Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Manager EXTEND TALENT POOL Location: London, Television Centre, London, GBR Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Hybrid role (office and home working) Package description Band: D Salary between £50,000 - £70,000 per annum based on knowledge and experience. London Weighting Allowance of £5319 also offered. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. About BBC Studios BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the UK's largest distributor of British content. Talent Pool This talent pool is an opportunity for Senior Commercial, Rights Business Affairs Managers interested in working with us. It isn't a live role and doesn't guarantee you will end up working with us. Talent pools are a chance for us to identify, meet and collate talent so that we can move more quickly and efficiently when opportunities come up. You don't have to be available now to apply. You may be working in another role but thinking about a move when the right thing comes up, or perhaps you've always wanted to work for BBC Studios. This talent pool is a chance for us to engage with those who want to work with us now or in the future. If you are selected our Talent Acquisition team will invite you for a screening call, after that you will be invited to join the talent pool which means you will be considered if/when suitable opportunities come up. When we're looking to hire we may approach individuals from the talent pool directly if they have the specific skills and experience required. On other occasions we will send roles to the whole group, or advertise publicly through BBC Careers (those in the talent pool will be welcome to apply). If you are informed about an opportunity via the talent pool you will still need to attend an interview or assessment for the role, and most likely enter into a competitive process with other candidates. Ultimately, this is an opportunity to start a conversation with us. We've carved out dedicated time to read applications and speak with candidates, so if you're keen to work with us, now's the time to let us know. Extend This talent pool is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply, you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team. The BBC is fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage (Extend Code: EX2324). The role A Commercial Rights & Business Affairs Manager will act as a principal point of advice and direction for the business and Legal Affairs team and represent BBC Studios boards when required. The role will require you to manage, conduct and oversee a wide range of legal & business affairs activities throughout various stages of production and ensure these are in accordance with relevant policies and frameworks. Key responsibilities Strategy development and implementation to support the business plan, including development and maintenance of standard documentation and processes; propose and deliver innovative solutions to complex business problems. Partnering: forge excellent relationships across legal teams and wider business. Negotiation and contracting: collaborate with the lead Business Legal Affairs representative on the negotiation of global commissioning deals; advise on more challenging deals to support the best business outcome. Advising: advise on all aspects of business affairs including production risks, legal and commercial risks, editorial policy and compliance across portfolios with a focus on a unit during high workload. Risk management: assist in setting and ensuring compliance with frameworks for global commissioning deals across portfolios and ensure consistency of approach. Representation: represent Business & Legal Affairs at senior levels with authority and diplomacy; act as ambassador of the strategy/growth plan and deal effectively at senior leadership level. What does it take? KEY CRITERIA Legal qualifications Experience negotiating content contracts and securing competitive terms with commissioners Comprehensive knowledge of legal and commercial issues in producing content for commissioners Highly business-oriented with a commercial approach and quick market responsiveness Adept at dealing with conflicts and helping devise solutions where trade-offs are involved DESIRABLE: Knowledge of, and experience in, television content production Experience leading change in a complex, competitive environment Reasonable adjustments We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply, please contact Disclaimer This job description states the essential characteristics of the job and the principal accountabilities. It is not a complete description of all duties involved. Offers are conditional on employment screening checks as applicable. Redeployment The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and will give priority consideration where appropriate. Life at BBC Studios Life at the BBC includes a flexible 35-hour week, annual leave, pension, and additional benefits. Benefits may vary for FTC roles. You belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy. Disability confident: We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments for the interview process, please contact BBC Group and Public Services, London, UK. BBC Studios Distribution Limited details on file.