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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Salary: £59,600 - £69,800 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract type: Permanent Location: London, Glasgow or Salford. This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack . Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. Job Intro The BBC has been serving audiences online for more than 20 years. Across key products including BBC iPlayer, News, Sport, Weather and Sounds, we entertain, educate and inform audiences in their millions every day. But behind the scenes we have work to do. We are making the shift from being a broadcaster that speaks to our audiences to becoming a service that is directly shaped by them and designed around their wants and needs. AI is fundamental to this journey: enriching and expanding our content, improving journalist workflows and powering personalised experiences for millions of audience members. The new era of generative AI offers opportunities and challenges on a much larger scale. We are hiring software engineers across multiple seniority levels to join a cross-functional team that builds AI products for content production use cases, focusing on generative AI. This team builds products end-to-end, from innovative ideas to validated, scalable production systems serving thousands of internal users and improving the experience of millions. We work with our Responsible AI team to keep public service values at the heart of these products, ensuring they are aligned with our editorial values, serve the public good and maintain audience trust. We are a friendly and supportive team, and we love that we get to work on interesting and important problems that have a real impact on the audience's experience and the future of the BBC. The BBC has an industry-leading engineering culture with a strong focus on best practice and a wide range of opportunities for learning and career growth. Diverse representation of people within the team is vital, and we work in an open, supportive and inclusive manner. This team will build AI services that integrate with user-facing applications, working closely with front-end engineering teams. Recent projects include: Fine-tuning and deploying open-source large language models on use cases that assist journalists and build audience engagement. Developing and deploying generative AI solutions to produce content metadata and improve the experience of hundreds of journalists and millions of users worldwide. Main Responsibilities Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested production code in Python. Designing, building, iterating on and maintaining AWS infrastructure for AI deployments, e.g. optimised LLM inference on GPUs, reliable model training and fine-tuning pipelines, CI/CD pipelines, data stores, model development environments, interfaces with 3rd party models and scalable APIs. Working with data scientists to train and evaluate in-house ML models and systems based on 3rd party models, build and validate prototypes then scale up into performant production systems. Following and iterating on our software engineering best practices such as code reviews, pair programming, TDD, model/data versioning, linting, automated test coverage analysis, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD and clear and comprehensive documentation. Responding to production issues and outages, building monitoring infrastructure to ensure those instances are identified quickly and dealt with effectively and conducting PIRs and iterating on our infrastructure to ensure they don't happen again. Researching and experimenting with new AI technologies as they emerge. Supporting more junior colleagues. Closely collaborating with other engineers and cross-functional teammates and stakeholders, attending Agile ceremonies like stand-ups, retros, sprint planning and knowledge sharing sessions. Engaging with the wider engineering and ML community at the BBC. Are you the right candidate? We are open to a range of backgrounds, from ML engineers with hands-on model training and deployment experience, to DevOps and MLOps engineers to strong general software engineers with a real desire to learn about AI. You are encouraged to apply even if you don't meet every one of the criteria listed! Strong coding skills, preferably in Python. Expertise in software engineering best practices such as testing and code management and deployment. Experience designing and building cloud-based software, preferably on AWS. Ability to clearly communicate to both technical and non-technical team members. Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team. Experience leading technical projects and engaging with stakeholders. A strong interest in AI. DevOps/MLOps experience, e.g. deploying ML models, setting up training pipelines, model registries, monitoring etc. Hands-on experience training and evaluating ML models. Managing databases and data pipelines. Experience with generative AI. Mentorship of more junior colleagues. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons 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. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviourshere . Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please clickhere . 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. Find out more about the BBC 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 pensionscheme and discounted dental, health care and gym click apply for full job details

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Bold. British. Creative: that's BBC Studios. Combining the strengths of the UK's most-awarded production company with a world-class distributor, we fund, create, distribute and commercialize world-class content for the BBC and other UK and international companies. Our aim is to inspire audiences around the globe with quality content that informs, educates and entertains and to strengthen the BBC, our partners and wider industry both creatively and financially. We seek to be the best British content company in the world; a first-choice partner and employer, where everyone can flourish and do their best work. Brands and Licensing Brands & Licensing is responsible for developing and deepening fan engagement to commercialize our IP content. This includes exploring digital growth opportunities for the business, looking at innovative licensing models and driving value from BBC Studios' world-famous brands such as Doctor Who, Bluey, Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing With The Stars and BBC Earth. We run global businesses from live events to merchandise through to music and magazine publishing. We are right at the heart of helping BBC Studios identify opportunities for growth and future proof its success through scaling digital business models such as social media monetization and gaming through our new business division to identify the business models of the future. On top of that we are the center of global data and do world class marketing to ensure BBC Studios brands generate fame globally. We really understand the business we are in and know how to drive impact and growth through smart and innovative partnerships. We live and breathe as one cohesive team with greatspirit and an inclusive approach to everything we do that draws our the best of each of us. Welcome to Brands & Licensing Job Purpose From toys to apparel to games, and much more, BBC Studios Brands & Licensing brings characters to life at retailers throughout North America. The Hardlines Consumer Products team oversees the hardlines licensing partnerships for BBC's diverse brand portfolio, which encompasses Bluey, Doctor Who, BBC Earth, and more. As the Manager in this role, you will oversee and grow licensed ancillary toy partnerships to ensure successful product development and launch. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Director of Hardlines in driving the master toy business, negotiating and implementing deals with new or renewing licensees, managing quarterly revenue budgets, and growing your own existing account base. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Support Director of Hardlines with master toy partnership in order to meet and exceed our long-term brand plans and financial goals. Define clear financial objectives and strategic business plans for each of your product categories. Analyze and negotiate potential business deals for profitability and strategic fit, presenting compelling pitches to stakeholders. Lead quarterly business forecasts and reviews to assess sales performance against budgetary goals. Monitor and analyze sales results, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for licensees, supplying them with essential information and resources to drive product development and retail expansion. Foster strong collaboration with various internal teams including Consumer Products, Creative Development, Finance, Operations, Retail, Brands, and Legal to ensure cohesive execution of business strategies. Lead daily communication with Creative Development to coordinate all product development benchmarks and expedite requests to maintain workflow efficiency. Collaborate with Retail Development teams to monitor product performance in the market, addressing any challenges proactively. Handle day to day relationship with licensees and internal regional leads. Oversee the negotiation and execution of licensing agreements. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and competitive landscape. Maintain weekly updates with internal and external collaborators to track performance, address issues and launch strategies. Ensure licensees deliver product line appropriate for core category, brand objectives, and market trends. Scope & Impact Relationships - Proven ability to excel in an account management role Strategic Planning & Decision Making - Will follow strategic plans and decisions made by management for each individual brand being represented. Problems Faced - Ensuring growth and strength of franchise while managing creative challenges and roadblocks Planning and Organization - Will build and manage a category rollout and expansion chart and manage contact list for ever growing roster of licensees Working Contacts (pertains to whom the position will be working w/ internally ie. Global offices) - From time to time, will engage and share highlights and best practices with Consumer Product leads globally to ensure we're working in line with global strategies and supporting each other's endeavors. Marketing/Brand team to ensure all recent sales points and franchise updates are being communicated to licensees Creative teams to ensure all proper approvals or RUSH requests for product and other promotional materials Retail Team to ensure licensees are up to date on all major retail initiatives and are actively pitching product/programs for all key seasons annually Legal Team to execute NDAs, deal memos and long form agreements Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience Professional Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in licensing, retail, sales, or the consumer products industry Education: Bachelor's Degree Competencies/Skills: o Licensing or Account Management Experience o Good understanding of BBC brand position (Bluey, Doctor Who, etc.) and retail environment o Strong understanding and knowledge of the Toy industry preferred o Goal setter to meet department objectives o Feels comfortable working independently and collaboratively on a team o Leads or contributes to complex projects and develops solutions o Flexible and able to adapt to diverse projects and competing priorities o Able to creatively solve problems with an out of the box mentality o Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills o Strong time management skills and organization o Personal skills: Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. o Domestic travel may be required Compensation The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $100,000 - $110,000k. This does not include other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position. Benefits and Perks Benefits and Perks 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans) Generous Paid Time Off Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements Work/life balance Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees Pet Insurance About the BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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. Find out more about BBC Studios 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 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. 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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Job Reference: 24447 Band: F Salary:£150,000 -£180,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,319 and 25% bonus. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Location: Office Base is London This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. 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 Strictly Come Dancing to Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we're the home of the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content. ABOUT THE TEAM Business and Legal Affairs, Production, provides all the business and legal affairs support for the global Production business. This studio business spans production, content investment and funding/co-pro opportunities as well as our relationships with independent producers, whether as distributor or through strategic investment. THE ROLE This role leads Business & Legal Affairs for Unscripted working across the largest portfolio of unscripted productions in the UK, including the Natural History Unit, Science, Specialist Factual, Documentaries, UK Entertainment as well as with our unscripted indie partners. As such it is responsible for leading a team of c30 based across London, Bristol, Cardiff and Glasgow bases. Reporting in to the Director of Business & Legal Affairs, Production, the role is fully embedded in the management team for the Unscripted genre and will work closely with the Managing Director, Unscripted and the Unscripted management team providing high quality business affairs support. The role supports a wide variety of productions from The Americas, Walking with Dinosaurs, Tucci in Italy, Scam Interceptors, national events such as VE Day 80, The One Show, Weakest Link and Strictly Come Dancing, ensuring that all unscripted productions are supported with first class business affairs and legal advice, that deals are delivered quickly and commercially and that our teams are well supported, developed and thriving. The role is instrumental to delivery of our global growth plan. We are a team that works flexibly and would welcome applicants who want to discuss different working patterns. We are also a team that champions inclusion and are committed to bringing diverse voices to the table. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Affairs Leadership: To lead business and legal affairs for all our unscripted productions, within a matrix structure, expertly managing issues through the production cycle and ensuring that contracting is delivered by our teams in a timely and commercial manner. To be a collaborative and proactive contributor to the management team in Unscripted. Stakeholder Management: To confidently forge and maintain excellent relationships at all levels with the creatives in our production units and labels and with our buying partners (including with the BBC and with other UK and global/international commissioners, co-production partners, third party funders, invested and non-invested independent production companies, talent, agents, rights-owning bodies, trade organisations and regulators as necessary). Negotiating: To lead or oversee negotiation of the most high profile, high risk or sensitive deals in Unscripted and to guide the team in negotiations. To expertly manage production risks across a high volume of productions including those that pose significant threat to the BBC's brand and reputation. Governance and Compliance: To ensure applicable governance and policy and compliance frameworks are followed in Unscripted and be across all litigation, legal and compliance issues in Unscripted, engaging with appropriate experts internally and externally to resolve and reporting upwards as appropriate. Operations: To develop ways of working to ensure business and legal affairs is well managed in Unscripted and kept as simple and efficient as possible and continually improving in line with the overarching approach to business and legal affairs operations in BBC Studios. Group-wide teamwork: To work collaboratively with colleagues across BBC Studios and the BBC Group ensuring focus on goals and role-modelling great team-work in a matrixed environment. Representation: To represent BLA at the most senior level with authority, credibility, tact and diplomacy. To be a recognisable and vocal ambassador and advocate of the strategy/growth plan and deal effectively at senior leadership level. Team leadership: To provide inspirational leadership to the Unscripted BLA team, driving for high performance, supporting both their day-to-day delivery and their career development and creating an environment where each person can thrive and feels included. Develop and implement strong talent retention and acquisition plans. BLA leadership: To work closely with the Director of Business & Legal Affairs, Production and the rest of the leadership team in Productions BLA to encourage good team work and togetherness across all BLA teams. To contribute to the development and training of individuals inside and outside of the team. To live, embrace and role model the BBC Group values and help develop and support a culture of trust, empowerment, collaboration, creativity and diversity. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? KEY CRITERIA: Comprehensive knowledge of the media sector, with demonstrable experience operating effectively at senior levels and a full grasp of the rightslandscape in the UK, underlying rights frameworks and how programming is being funded and commissioned. Highly business-oriented and commercially aware. Demonstrable track record effectively supporting unscripted productions and managing a wide variety of production risks. Demonstrable track record of concluding deals with the BBC and other UK broadcasters and experience of establishing, developing and maintaining long term strategic partnerships. Extensive experience of dealing with on-screen talent and their agents. Extensive commercial experience, advising on negotiating and contracting development, production, co-production, content financing arrangements, contributor/talent agreements, production services agreement, distribution and content licensing agreements. Experience of devising new models for financing and producing content. Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the legal areas most frequently impacting production and content deals. Track record of collaboration with creatives and with commercial / business development. Strong demonstrable talent management and team leadership experience. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to switch course in response to market developments. Adept at dealing with conflicts and helping devise solutions where trade offs involved. Helps others resolve issues dispassionately. DESIRABLE: Knowledge of, and experience in, digital/social media content production and brand extension. Experience of dealing with the global streamers. Experience of managing work across different time-zones and bridging cultural differences. Experience of innovating and leading change in a complex environment. Experience of devising news ways of working to streamline operations between production, commercial and other teams and BLA with the objective of delivering fast deal delivery. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here. We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on . NEXT STEPS We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding. Please note: If you were to be offered this role . click apply for full job details

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time LOCATION: Flexible (London or Birmingham preferable) PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £42,500 - £56,000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Are you ready to be at the heart of culture change in the BBC? In partnership with our approved suppliers the BBC Academy, this is a unique opportunity to help managers explore what it means to be an Enterprise Leader, supporting their learning with a range of development opportunities. You'll play a key operational role within the BBC's Leadership Development team, working at pace to ensure that all managers develop the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead themselves, their teams and the BBC. You'll be working with leaders at all levels across the BBC, supporting them to reach their potential and deliver the BBC's strategic and cultural ambitions. As a Learning Specialist you will be able to communicate our leadership development offer with confidence, passion and energy and you'll enjoy working in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll be responsible for planning and organising the smooth delivery of our programmes and workshops, working with suppliers to ensure they are scheduled and delivered to high standards and on budget. You'll play a role in reviewing and evaluating the impact of the learning and analysing key data points. The BBC Academy mission is clear: to empower people to do their best work, to foster an environment where talent flourishes, and to shape the future of media and beyond. As a Learning Specialist you'll be driven and inspired by this sense of purpose. Collaboration and enterprise thinking is at the heart of our success. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive together. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Supports the Leadership Development team in delivering learning and development initiatives by coordinating with suppliers, managing logistics, and ensuring timely, budget-conscious execution. Oversees course scheduling, communications, and payments to maintain a high-quality participant experience. Evaluates programme effectiveness through data collection and analysis, and may provide on-site support to ensure smooth delivery. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: You need to be passionate about changing the culture of the BBC and excited about the role learning and development can play in this. You'll need to be adaptable in the face of conflicting priorities and demands, able to stay focused on project goals, while remaining positive and flexible in the face of uncertainty and change. You'll need excellent communication skills and the confidence to deliver key messages at a senior level. You'll be able to build trusted relationship with suppliers, stakeholders and other colleagues within the Academy and wider business. You'll enjoy identifying opportunities for collaboration, role-modelling enterprise working and focusing on value for all. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Proven ability to manage end-to-end logistics of learning interventions, including scheduling, supplier coordination, venue booking, and timely communications ensuring seamless execution within budget and timelines. Strong relational skills to build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and external suppliers, ensuring collaborative and productive partnerships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey key messages to senior audiences and influence outcomes through negotiation and persuasive dialogue. Competence in gathering, analysing, and interpreting course feedback and impact data to improve learning solutions and support business outcomes. Resilience and flexibility in managing shifting priorities and navigating change, while consistently delivering a high level of customer service to learners and partners. 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. Find out more about the BBC 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 pensionscheme 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.

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Job Reference: SF24036 Band: D Salary: £72,000 - £82,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract type: Permanent Location: Office Base is either London or Salford. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Advert closing date: 15th June 2025 We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. SDD24 Job Purpose Our mission in Authoring & Curation is to enable BBC editorial teams to reach audiences across the globe. We build and optimise the tools that power our digital landscape. Any BBC News or Sport content you've read online is created using our tools. Authoring & Curation is at the heart of the BBC's journey into a digital first future, harnessing the power of AI, user research and data analysis to ensure that BBC content creators will always have the tools to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving audience. We are looking for a visionary and technically skilled Senior Product Manager to lead the development of scalable, AI-driven products that support strategic business needs across the BBC's Product Group. The successful candidate will coordinate between editorial, UX and technical colleagues to deliver products end-to-end , from innovative ideas to validated, scalable production systems serving thousands of internal users and improving the experience of millions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the way that the BBC creates and curates content, and to be a leader in our adoption of Generative AI. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, design, and business impact, and is passionate about shaping the future of AI in product ecosystems. Main Responsibilities Drive Scalable Product Design: Lead the product lifecycle with a focus on building scalable, user-centric solutions that can grow with the business and adapt to emerging technology. AI Strategy & Vision: Stay ahead of the curve on AI advancements and translate new technologies into actionable product strategies. Be a vocal advocate for AI innovation within the BBC. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, design, data science, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, assess value, and prioritise initiatives that align with organisational goals. Product Leadership: Leverage your product skills to make informed decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and communicate effectively across the multi-discipline team. Market Awareness: Maintain a deep understanding of the AI landscape, including current trends, ethical considerations, and upcoming developments that could shape the next 2-3 years of product innovation. Product Evolution: Champion the product vision and influence a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. Are you the right candidate? Proven experience in product management, ideally in AI, SaaS, or platform-based environments. Experience with prioritisation frameworks and value-driven decision-making. At least enough technical knowledge to understand the engineering and ML work of the team at a high level. Demonstrated success in designing and scaling complex products. A strong interest in AI and a demonstrable drive to push innovative projects forward. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable but not essential: Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, or machine learning platforms. The interview process will be two stages and held on MS Teams. The first stage will include a short presentation / scenario followed by the second interview where you'll demonstrate the required competencies through examples from your experience. Interviews will commence the week of 30th June 2025. 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. Find out more about the BBC 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 pensionscheme 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.

Software Engineer CMS EXTEND Permanent - Full Time Job Closing Date: 24-02-2025 THE ROLE 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 Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we're the home of the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content. EXTEND This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role 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 at . 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. ABOUT THE TEAM: Commercial Digital are a multi-function delivery team focused on delivery of world class direct-to-consumer and business-to-business solutions within BBC Studios. We are a small agile team delivering big change. Our products include a number of marquee brands including BBC Select and Top Gear as well as a number of market-leading B2B products. You will join a team where everyone, including you, strives to better understand our customers and improve our products daily. This role provides the opportunity to be part of an exciting and entrepreneurial internationally focused team that values creativity and proactive problem-solving. THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer for our WordPress CMS platform to support, deliver and maintain a major, enhanced News based Direct-to-Consumer service. We are looking for someone who can join the team to create a performant, accessible and operationally excellent system offering great user experience. Designing and implementing new features and functionality for WordPress-based websites and applications. Writing and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable code. Extending WordPress functionality through plugins, custom post types, and custom fields. Integrating WordPress sites with third-party systems such as CRMs, analytics, and marketing automation. Participating in peer code reviews and ensuring code quality standards are met. Troubleshooting and resolving issues throughout the product life cycle. Participate in the team's agile planning and delivery process. Work with project, product and technical leads to design software and create implementable specifications and tasks at feature and component level. Work with third party providers where necessary offering direction, support, and documentation. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? Key Criteria: Custom Development - Experience creating custom blocks, developing WordPress plugins, and integrating REST APIs with third-party systems. Performance & Security - Knowledge of optimisation techniques for high-performing, scalable, resilient, and secure websites, including performance monitoring and testing. Problem-Solving & Debugging - Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, ensuring seamless functionality and issue resolution. Testing & Technical Translation - Expertise in test-driven development, broader testing/QA concerns, and the ability to translate product requirements into technical solutions. A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Familiarity with WordPress best practices and APIs. Experience working on multiple projects or codebases concurrently. Ability to support and collaborate with less experienced team members. Exposure to working on a global product or news-related projects. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS? We offer a competitive salary package Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more Excellent career progression - access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 17445 Band: C Salary: Up to £53,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. London Weighting will be added on top of the base salary (£5,319). Location: London TVC (Hybrid) NEXT STEPS We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. Thank you for your understanding. 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.

Global Brand & Marketing Manager, Bluey Brands, Marketing and Audiences Permanent - Full Time London, GB, W12 7FA Job Closing Date: 24/02/2025 THE ROLE 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 Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we're the home of the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content. ABOUT DIVISION Bluey is one of the biggest and fastest growing pre-school brands in the world, one of the most watched TV shows and a popular culture phenomenon. Kids and Adults alike are in love with the show which has led to the brand achieving status as a +$1bn retail sales success. Bluey continues to grow beyond the TV screen and at retail, bringing new experiences to fans around the world - with immersive experiences across the US, Bluey presence at CBeebies Land in the UK and Bluey's World immersive experience, in Brisbane. Bluey was brought to the world 5 years ago and our mission now is to build brand strength and commercial success. THE ROLE The Marketing Manager is accountable for managing their team and supporting the 'head of' in the delivery of all brand activations and marketing campaigns in their area, ensuring excellence in delivery. They need to be able to work collaboratively with key stakeholders from across the business to deliver 360 campaign activations that drive noise with consumers and maximise revenue growth. They are self-starters that will set their own standards and act as a great role-model for their direct reports. Key Responsibilities Brand Growth and IP Development (Franchise Management) Growth Enabler: in this role you will input to and understand the 2-year full-franchise growth plans, developing campaigns and activations that drive commercial success. Commercial Orientation: you will be a strong collaborator and work closely with your counterparts across all lines of business to activate cross-functional tactics that drive growth for the brand, identifying opportunities and connecting teams to collaborate and deliver key brand-led and cultural moments for consumers and partners. Insight-Focused: in this role you will need to be able to interpret and utilise data, to inform decision-making and development of brand and marketing campaigns to ensure they target consumers effectively and meet objectives to grow audiences and revenues. B2B Activation: you will input to key brand theme development and develop assets to support internal and external stakeholders to activate themes with trade partners. Global Brand Partnership: this role requires you to build strong relationships with priority local/regional teams and support them in their activation of their brand and marketing campaigns, in line with the global brand strategy & objectives. Asset Creation: Delivers effective brand communication tools (decks, sizzles, KPIs status updates, quarterly global updates etc) to support teams centrally, regionally and locally in their activation and communication of the brand. Franchise Reporting: Inputs to, and builds reporting around performance of brand to enable regular reporting internally of performance against objectives and KPIs. External Orientation: you are naturally curious and stay close and connected to the external environment. Brand Management Is able to communicate fluidly the brand foundations and provide relevant brand immersion to internal and external partners. Utilises brand foundations to build effective marketing and brand campaign plans. Become an evangelist and expert in brand, and act as a key brand guardian across the business. Maintain and share key brand communication tools. Marketing - Delivery and Evaluation Appreciates the key revenue growth levers across the brand and collaborates with lines of business to activate against priority growth areas. Understand regulatory frameworks to ensure all campaign development is compliant. Works with regional and product teams to support development of events and partnerships. Build creative & campaign briefs for all major campaigns. Identifies risks and issues, recommending solutions where applicable. Ensures all campaigns are optimised to deliver maximum value to the BBC. Responsible for building all post campaign reviews against each major deliverable. Management, Relationships and Development A fantastic collaborator and relationship builder to enable efficient partnerships with cross-functional teams. Line-manage direct reports, setting priorities in line with team priorities. Support direct report in their own personal development. Establish strong relationships with peers in Editorial and Product teams. Maintain a positive and solutions-based attitude. Understands the BBC's Mission to inform, educate and entertain. Lives the BBC Values, and contributes to making the BBC a fantastic place to work. Follows the BBC's policies on diversity and inclusion. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? The Marketing Manager is expected to have established marketing experience specifically within the media industry or an industry with similar scale and complexity, plus line management responsibilities of a team. Key Criteria Managing and developing consumer brands in a complex business or media environment. A creative mind to deliver impactful global brand campaigns. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Innovating in digital and social media campaigns. Leading team members to manage delivery. Team leadership within a complex matrix environment. Understanding of the broadcasting industry and an interest in creative output. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Ability to influence and persuade people. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and encourages applications from candidates from any background. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 20762 Band: D Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + London Weighting (£5,319) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS We offer a competitive salary package. Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance. Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender. 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days. A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and more. Excellent career progression. NEXT STEPS We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. 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.

Software Engineer Software Engineering Permanent - Full Time London, GB, W1A 1AA BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 25/02/2024 THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has opened up for an additional Software Engineer to join the Core Data Platform team at the BBC. The Core Data Platform team is working to create a new data platform supporting the whole of the BBC. In addition, we support existing data pipelines and systems which support a more personalised BBC. We support the delivery of the BBC's services such as iPlayer, News, Sport, CBBC, Weather and Radio. Our tech stack largely uses Java, Python, and AWS. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: A variety of challenging work - In Core Data Platform team we work on a wide variety of different products. We create and maintain numerous data pipelines using a variety of technologies and the datasets we manage can be up to petabyte in scale. Unrivalled training and development opportunities- Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. We value our engineers, offering regular training and development opportunities, as well as '10% time' - allowing dedicated time for self-improvement, learning, and innovation. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance, and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, gym, and much more. Working with cutting edge technology - We are constantly looking to leverage new technologies to make our systems more effective. Role Responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for helping develop systems for the ingest, processing, and summarisation of audience data, as well as help develop the future BBC data platform. Examples of the technologies and practices we value: Good communication skills - a great candidate will be able to talk to other developers, to non-developers, and is happy to communicate with people remotely across multiple BBC sites. The ability to question the way we work, and the tools and processes we use - we're always aiming to make our team the best it can be. An enthusiasm for writing clean, well documented, and testable code. Curious and embraces change - we're always learning new technologies and requirements often change, you'll enjoy this challenge. Goal oriented - you'll enjoy finishing the job by developing the final details. Are you the right candidate? Successful candidates for this role should have experience of the following: OO programming languages such as Java or Python. Working with data at scale. Working with high volume APIs. Working in a cloud computing environment. It would also be beneficial if you have experience of: Working in an AWS cloud environment (including developing cloud infrastructure). Big data processing technologies such as Hadoop and Spark. Working with orchestration tools such as Airflow. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons 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. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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.

Head of SAP Practise - Finance Permanent - Full Time Location: London, GB, W12 7TP Job Closing Date: 24/02/2025 THE ROLE Job Number 21261 Job title: Head of SAP Practise Division: BBC Technology & Media Operations Contract type: Perm Band: F Salary: up to £150,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Location: London - travel required to Cardiff and Birmingham Agile - 2/3 days per week in office Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 26 days' annual leave (based on full-time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role - this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more. Family-friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. Introduction The BBC is one of the UK's most well-known and loved brands, committed to delivering high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains audiences both across the UK and globally. This exciting role sits in the BBC's Technology & Media Operations group, which delivers the technology requirements of the BBC across broadcast, enterprise, and digital to the strategy set by the business. Reporting into the Director, Corporate Systems, the role will be accountable for overseeing and guiding the strategy, implementation, management, and optimisation of the Finance, Procurement & Treasury systems within the BBC, largely SAP and SAP partner solutions. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the strategic vision for an internal SAP practice across the BBC Group (Public Service and Commercial) Ensure alignment between SAP initiatives and overall business and technology goals. Team Leadership Lead a cross-functional team of SAP professionals, including systems engineers, solution architects, analysts and third-party developers. Foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team environment and support staff development through training and mentoring. Align resources within the practice to agreed priorities. Demonstrate and champion the BBC's culture and values. Project Oversight Partner with internal and external technology and other multi-discipline delivery teams on SAP implementation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement Interface with business teams to gather requirements and understand their SAP needs. Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders on strategy, project updates, challenges, and achievements. Process Improvement Continuously assess and optimize SAP processes with business partners to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and standards for utilizing and leveraging investment in SAP in the BBC. Change Management Support business change management efforts during SAP implementations or upgrades. Performance Monitoring Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating the success of SAP systems and initiatives. Analyse system performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement. Work closely with SAP and AMS and BPO external partners to ensure proper support and evolution for critical services enabled by SAP. Documentation and Compliance Ensure proper documentation of processes, configurations, and user guides for all SAP systems. Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to data management and security. Innovation and Trends Stay current with SAP advancements and industry trends. Explore opportunities for new SAP solutions that could benefit the organization. Are you the right candidate? Extensive knowledge of SAP modules and functionalities relevant to the BBC's needs. Extensive experience of working within complex SAP and non-SAP landscapes. Senior Leadership relationship management skills. Experience in team development and effective workforce planning. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills to assess system performance and drive improvements. A leadership role in the delivery of a complex S/4 HANA implementation in the last 3-5 years. Desired Skills Understanding of media specific requirements relating to the BBC's Operations. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 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.

Head of SAP Practise - Finance Permanent - Full Time Location: London, GB, W12 7TP Job Closing Date: 24/02/2025 THE ROLE Job Number 21261 Job title: Head of SAP Practise Division: BBC Technology & Media Operations Contract type: Perm Band: F Salary: up to £150,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Location: London - travel required to Cardiff and Birmingham Agile - 2/3 days per week in office Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 26 days' annual leave (based on full-time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role - this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more. Family-friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. Introduction The BBC is one of the UK's most well-known and loved brands, committed to delivering high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains audiences both across the UK and globally. This exciting role sits in the BBC's Technology & Media Operations group, which delivers the technology requirements of the BBC across broadcast, enterprise, and digital to the strategy set by the business. Reporting into the Director, Corporate Systems, the role will be accountable for overseeing and guiding the strategy, implementation, management, and optimisation of the Finance, Procurement & Treasury systems within the BBC, largely SAP and SAP partner solutions. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the strategic vision for an internal SAP practice across the BBC Group (Public Service and Commercial) Ensure alignment between SAP initiatives and overall business and technology goals. Team Leadership Lead a cross-functional team of SAP professionals, including systems engineers, solution architects, analysts and third-party developers. Foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team environment and support staff development through training and mentoring. Align resources within the practice to agreed priorities. Demonstrate and champion the BBC's culture and values. Project Oversight Partner with internal and external technology and other multi-discipline delivery teams on SAP implementation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement Interface with business teams to gather requirements and understand their SAP needs. Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders on strategy, project updates, challenges, and achievements. Process Improvement Continuously assess and optimize SAP processes with business partners to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and standards for utilizing and leveraging investment in SAP in the BBC. Change Management Support business change management efforts during SAP implementations or upgrades. Performance Monitoring Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating the success of SAP systems and initiatives. Analyse system performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement. Work closely with SAP and AMS and BPO external partners to ensure proper support and evolution for critical services enabled by SAP. Documentation and Compliance Ensure proper documentation of processes, configurations, and user guides for all SAP systems. Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to data management and security. Innovation and Trends Stay current with SAP advancements and industry trends. Explore opportunities for new SAP solutions that could benefit the organization. Are you the right candidate? Extensive knowledge of SAP modules and functionalities relevant to the BBC's needs. Extensive experience of working within complex SAP and non-SAP landscapes. Senior Leadership relationship management skills. Experience in team development and effective workforce planning. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills to assess system performance and drive improvements. A leadership role in the delivery of a complex S/4 HANA implementation in the last 3-5 years. Desired Skills Understanding of media specific requirements relating to the BBC's Operations. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 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.

Head of SAP Practise - Finance Permanent - Full Time London, GB, W12 7TP BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 24/02/2025 THE ROLE Job Number 21261 Job title: Head of SAP Practise Division: BBC Technology & Media Operations Contract type: Perm Band : F Salary : up to £150,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Location: London - travel required Cardiff and Birmingham Agile - 2/3 days per week in office Our comprehensive benefits package includes: • An employer pension contribution of up to 10% • 26 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days • Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes • Employee assistance and well-being programmes • Learning and development tailored to your role - this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring • An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. Introduction The BBC is one of the UK's most well-known and loved brands, committed to delivering high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains audiences both across the UK and globally. This exciting role sits in the BBC's Technology & Media Operations group, which delivers the technology requirements of the BBC across broadcast, enterprise, and digital to the strategy set by the business. Reporting into the Director, Corporate Systems, the role, working in partnership with peers supporting the broader corporate systems landscape, will be accountable for overseeing and guiding the strategy, implementation, management, and optimisation of the Finance, Procurement & Treasury systems within the BBC, largely SAP and SAP partner solutions. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that SAP solutions align with business objectives and deliver value to the BBC. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the strategic vision for an internal SAP practice across the BBC Group (Public Service and Commercial). Ensure alignment between SAP initiatives and overall business and technology goals. Team leadership Lead a cross-functional team of SAP professionals, including systems engineers, solution architects, analysts and third party developers. Foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team environment and support staff development through training and mentoring. Align resources within the practice to agreed priorities. Demonstrate and Champion the BBC's culture and values. Project Oversight Partner with internal and external technology and other multi-discipline delivery teams on SAP implementation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by bringing expert functional and technical knowledge and team leadership. Stakeholder Engagement Interface with business teams to gather requirements and understand their SAP needs. Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders on strategy, project updates, challenges, and achievements. Process Improvement Continuously assess and optimize SAP processes with business partners to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and standards for utilising and leveraging investment in SAP in the BBC, or best in breed products as required: consistently operating with standardisation as a primary efficiency driver. Change Management Support business change management efforts led by the business during SAP implementations or upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions for users. Performance Monitoring With Service management teams identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating the success of SAP systems and initiatives. Analyse system performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement. Work in close collaboration with SAP and AMS and BPO external partners to ensure proper support and evolution for critical services enabled by SAP and other technologies. Evaluate and recommend third-party tools and add-ons that integrate with SAP systems. Documentation and Compliance Ensure proper documentation of processes, configurations, and user guides for all SAP systems. Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to data management and security. Work closely with internal and external auditors to maintain high standards and compliance for critical financial processes. Innovation and Trends Stay current with SAP advancements and industry trends to ensure the organization leverages the latest technologies and functionalities. Explore opportunities for new SAP solutions that could benefit the organization. Are you the right candidate • Extensive knowledge of SAP modules and functionalities relevant to the BBC's needs now and future (e.g., SAP ECC6, S/4 HANA, HCM, BW, BPC, SFSF, Ariba, BTP, Datasphere, SAC). • Extensive experience of working within complex SAP and non-SAP landscapes and with third party delivery and support providers. • Senior Leadership relationship management skills, persuasive and able to steer through change. • Experience in team development and effective workforce planning. • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels. • Strong analytical skills to assess system performance and drive improvements. • A leadership role in the delivery of a complex S/4 HANA implementation in the last 3-5 years. • Strong business acumen and detailed understanding of the financial processes and associated regulatory requirements that underpin a large scale business. Desired Skills • Understanding of media specific requirements relating to the BBC's Operations e.g. Rights management, production accounting. This role plays a pivotal role in shaping how the BBC's SAP solutions are utilized, ensuring they add value and support the organization's objectives effectively. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons 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. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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. 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.

Legal and Business Affairs Manager Legal & Rights Management Fixed Term - Full Time Location: London based role with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In-house title is Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs Manager Salary: anticipated salary up to £68,000p,a, (this is inclusive of London Weighting £5,164), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Job Closing Date: 23/02/2025 Job Introduction We are looking for a Commercial Rights and Business Affairs Manager to join the BBC Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs (CRBA) in the Digital, Consumer Tech and Innovation legal and business affairs team. This is a maternity cover role (12 months) based in London. Commercial Rights and Business Affairs manages and connects the BBC's intellectual property, strategic and business interests through expert negotiation, contracting and commercial deal-making. The Digital, Consumer Tech and Innovation legal and business affairs team provides support for BBC's audience-facing digital products such as BBC iPlayer, Sounds, BBC News app, and others. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities As Commercial Rights and Business Affairs Manager, you will: Provide pro-active legal and business affairs support to various teams on strategic projects, partnerships, and innovation initiatives. Advise internal stakeholders on key issues and risks in contracts and projects. Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including licensing BBC content. Shape and develop legal commercial strategy to protect intellectual property. Work alongside other internal teams as necessary. Support initiatives to improve and develop streamlined contracting processes. Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience We are looking for a junior to mid-level lawyer who has a passion for technology and innovation. A legal qualification is essential (NQ-6 PQE+), as is proven experience of commercial deal making, digital and tech procurement, and licensing of intellectual property in a media/broadcasting environment. In addition to the Job Description, the following skills, knowledge, qualification and experience are essential: Broad understanding of intellectual property rights including copyright in content. Understanding of digital and tech procurements with strong negotiating skills. Familiarity with the BBC's digital output. Fluency with relevant industry practices and legislation. Collaborative, flexible, and positive attitude. In addition to the Job Description, the following are desirable: Willingness to roll up your sleeves and think creatively. Strong negotiating skills. Familiarity with open source licensing. Transactional experience involving AI/machine learning. Experience of rights clearance and copyright licensing for digital and consumer tech. 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.

Head of Digital Accessibility - Extend Permanent - Full Time GB BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 2nd February 2025 The BBC is fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. The BBC is committed to equality and inclusion, which underpins our strategy, Value for All. It is critical to universality, ensuring we serve all audiences. The BBC has an ambitious vision to be the world's first global digital media organisation with public service values at the heart. In support of this vision, we are transforming the way audiences engage with the BBC digitally, through an experience that feels more unified, deeply connected, and content-rich. The accessibility of the digital experience is fundamental to our transformation. We are seeking a Head of Digital Accessibility to join the UX&D Senior Leadership Team in driving the BBC's strategy for digital accessibility and establishing a centre of excellence in this space. Main Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Vision, Strategy & Leadership: Work with the CDO to deliver a comprehensive digital accessibility vision and strategy, and lead on embedding best practice at the organisational level, ensuring our digital experiences preserve and enable access for digitally excluded user groups. You will also lead a talented team of digital accessibility specialists, providing them with clarity of direction, empowering them to drive strategic work and holding them accountable for delivering impact. Standards and Best Practice: Lead on establishing and maintaining best practice aligned with international standards (WCAG, ADA) as well as the BBC values, standards, guidelines, and guidance, to ensure our digital services and internal systems are accessible by all, by default. You will also lead on the strategy with partners and procurement teams to support the procurement of accessible and inclusive digital services and systems for our staff. Communities of Practice: Advocate for a culture of accessibility and inclusion over compliance, empowering teams to champion these approaches in creating digital experiences. Together with your team, define best practices, coach and guide stakeholders, communities of practice, and teams across different functions and divisions. Governance and Accountability: Lead on delivering annual plans for digital accessibility and be responsible for the budget and ROI, ensuring impact is delivered. Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to track progress, through assessments and reporting. Drive consistent approaches to testing, identifying, and addressing accessibility barriers across all platforms (Mobile App, TV, Web, etc). Communication & Engagement: Bring stakeholders across the BBC together and inspire and enable them to drive change in their teams and divisions. Host and/or moderate discussions to ensure progress on the strategy. Speak on behalf of and represent the digital accessibility community to large audiences inside and outside of the BBC and provide thought leadership to evolve our digital accessibility strategy. Are You The Right Candidate? You will be a thought leader in the digital accessibility field, and an experienced practitioner and team leader, confident in advocating, raising awareness, and articulating digital accessibility needs and best practices in crafting and building user-led service experiences. You'll have a demonstrable passion for and experience working with user-centred design and how accessibility is integral to usable, useful, and distinctive digital experiences. As an advocate for the user and subject matter expert on all matters to do with digital accessibility, assistive technology, related standards, and regulation, you will have experience in making and driving strategic recommendations and overseeing programmes of work to deliver these. You will be comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, and be able to quickly establish credibility, influence, and trust as well as having the ability to deliver change through influence. Package Description Band: F Contract type: Permanent Location: any UK BBC hub (with hybrid working) Salary range: up to £110,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. About the BBC We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - we offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance, and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, gym, and much more. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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Legal and Business Affairs Manager Legal & Rights Management Fixed Term - Full Time Location: London based role with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In-house title is Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs Manager Salary: anticipated salary up to £68,000 p.a. (this is inclusive of London Weighting £5,164), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. THE ROLE We are looking for a Commercial Rights and Business Affairs Manager to join the BBC Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs (CRBA) in the Digital, Consumer Tech and Innovation legal and business affairs team. This is a maternity cover role (12 months) based in London. Commercial Rights and Business Affairs manages and connects the BBC's intellectual property, strategic and business interests through expert negotiation, contracting and commercial deal-making. The team gives legal and business affairs support for BBC's audience-facing digital products such as BBC iPlayer, Sounds, BBC News app and BBC Online, connected TV, BBC Bitesize and Children's apps. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities As Commercial Rights and Business Affairs Manager, you will: Provide pro-active legal and business affairs support to BBC's Archive Technology & Services, archive editorial, product, design, engineering and innovation teams. Advise internal stakeholders on key issues and risks in contracts and projects. Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements including licensing BBC content. Shape and develop legal commercial strategy to protect our intellectual property. Work alongside other internal teams as necessary. Support and lead on team initiatives to improve contracting processes. Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience We are looking for a junior to mid-level lawyer who has a passion for technology and innovation with demonstrated understanding of the UK digital market. You must have the right to work in the UK. Essential skills, knowledge, qualification and experience include: Broad understanding of intellectual property rights including copyright. Understanding of digital and tech procurements. Strong negotiating and contracting skills. Legal qualification (NQ-6 PQE+). Proven experience of commercial deal making and digital procurement. Desirable: Willingness to think creatively. Strong negotiating skills. Familiarity with open source licensing. Experience involving AI/machine learning. 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.

Head of Product - EXTEND Permanent - Full Time London, GB, W12 7FA Job Closing Date: 20/02/2025 THE ROLE 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 Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III. The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena. From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain's most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we're the home of the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK's largest distributor of British content. EXTEND This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role 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 at . The BBC is fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. 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. THE ROLE We are looking for a strategic and people-oriented Head of Product to elevate and align our product management capabilities across a diverse portfolio of products spanning Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) markets. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence product strategy, coach and develop a team of Product Managers, and foster impactful collaboration across the organisation. The Head of Product will balance shaping how we serve and simplify experiences for our B2B customers with identifying opportunities for cross-product commonality in our D2C products. They will also drive improvements in product management maturity, ensuring consistent delivery of business value. Role Responsibility: Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with business stakeholders to influence product strategy while empowering the team to own and execute product roadmaps. Shape the B2B portfolio by enabling the team to deliver automation, process simplification, and operational maturity to better serve customers, users, and business stakeholders. Identify and champion opportunities for commonality and shared components within the D2C space, fostering efficiencies without disrupting go-to-market strategies. Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead a team of direct reports, mentor, and grow the Product team, ensuring they thrive in a high-performing, customer-centric environment. Tailor coaching to varying levels of product management experience, helping team members develop their skills in product discovery, execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Evaluate the portfolio holistically, identifying synergies, gaps, and opportunities to scale capabilities effectively. Partner with teams to deliver consistent, value-driven outcomes addressing the unique needs of individual products. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships, acting as a trusted advisor for product-led decision-making. Facilitate collaboration between business leaders, product teams, and other functional areas to align product outcomes with broader organisational goals. Functional Autonomy: Shape and refine product management processes, frameworks, and best practices to ensure efficiency, scalability, and suitable autonomy to evolve the function. Establish metrics to track product management effectiveness and continuously improve delivery outcomes. KEY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Experience identifying and executing opportunities for portfolio-wide commonality and efficiency, particularly in D2C and B2B product environments. In-depth understanding and experience of product management principles, including product discovery, roadmap development, and value-driven delivery. Experience in managing a team to foster a high-performing, customer-centric culture and tailoring coaching approaches to meet individual team needs. Experience to evaluate and optimise diverse product portfolios, balancing individual product needs with opportunities for scalability and shared solutions. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to the stakeholder network. Expertise in creating and leveraging metrics to measure the effectiveness of product management practices, inform continuous improvement, and demonstrate value. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Experience in advancing product management practices and frameworks within a multifaceted organisational environment. Experience fostering collaboration across departments to align product outcomes with broader business objectives. Expertise in influencing and shaping product strategy in alignment with organisational goals. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce that represents the audiences we serve and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair, and meritocratic for everybody. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do, both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 20912 Band: F Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience, plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,319 plus 25% bonus The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Location: Office Base is London: (This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working). WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS We offer a competitive salary package Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym, and much more Excellent career progression - access to courses, webinars, workshops, and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation. REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply, please contact us on . 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. 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.

Choose how often (in days) you would like to receive job alerts by email: Self-Shooting Director, Rip Off Britain Series 16 Editorial, Production & Programming Fixed Term - Full Time GB Job Closing Date: 19th November 2023 THE ROLE Job Package Self-Shooting Director, Rip Off Britain Series 16 Band: C Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract / Attachment - (29th January to 26th July 2024) Location: Salford Interviews: w/c 4th Dec We actively encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance with your application via the following email address: Job Introduction BBC Studios is the most awarded production company and the biggest independent producer in the UK. The Documentary Unit, Salford produce a wide breadth of content including; The One Show, Rip Off Britain and Scam Interceptors. Rip Off Britain is the consumer-affairs powerhouse of the BBC Daytime schedule, regularly gaining 1.2m viewers and more than a 30% share of the audience. It mixes incisive consumer investigations, compelling human stories and invaluable advice; it holds to account the companies getting things wrong, leaving people out of pocket, or failing to make things easier for their customers. Last year we refreshed and relaunched the familiar Rip Off Britain format, and it's been a resounding hit with the audience. For series 16 we'll be building on those changes and we're looking for Self-Shooting Directors with the creative skills to deliver entertaining and original VTs, tell heart-felt human stories, and explain often complex narratives in an engaging, accessible way. Main Responsibilities As a Self-Shooting Director you will take consumer stories developed by our editorial teams and bring them to life as short films, shooting on average one film each week. You won't typically take the films into edit, so you must ensure that your vision for each VT is well communicated, working closely with the Edit Producer to ensure they are across how the intricacies of the story might have evolved on location, and how you adapted your plans or approach. You'll work closely with the Story Producer, researchers and Series Producer to ensure the often complex stories are told entertainingly, sensitively and fairly. And on location you'll work with and lead the Shooting Researcher(s) to ensure your directorial vision is effectively delivered. You'll shoot creatively while maintaining journalistic rigour, and ensuring all legal notes and fairness considerations are built into your plans from the outset. We're looking for a creative and experienced director who is capable of bringing their own original journalistic, visual and editorial ideas. • You will understand the roles and accountabilities of other team members and will direct them accordingly. you will ensure your shoot plans are within budget, properly risk assessed and are appropriate for the commissioned vision of the film. You'll develop a solid understanding of the contributors' case and story, working with the VT Producer to understand the editorial policy and legal considerations for your film. • You will learn to lead and motivate a directorial, research and production management team, ensuring that the vision for the series is communicated and understood. You will learn how to inspire the directorial and wider production team to realise this vision by providing a strong sense of direction and a supportive environment in which to work. • With strong production management support from the PM and JPM, you will work within financial constraints and be accountable for the construction of the production schedule • Ensure that scripts are finalised, in conjunction with the senior editorial staff • Knowledge of the BBC's output, that of its competitors and the specific needs of our audience. • Sound editorial judgement and knowledge of BBC editorial and legal guidelines. • A good understanding of our audiences to ensure we accurately reflect all under-represented communities. • Ensure that the production operates within the BBC Editorial Guidelines • Be a role model for the BBC values & have knowledge and understanding of BBC and external policy and guidelines. Are you the right candidate? You must demonstrate extensive experience of shooting and directing short-form current affairs or consumer VTs, writing scripts, and working to tight budgets and schedules. You'll be full of ideas for how to make your films stand out and you'll be great at communicating your creative vision to others. But you'll also respond well to feedback and creative input from the Story Producer and Series Producer to ensure you deliver the agreed treatment. You'll have extensive experience of working with members of the public to get the best out of them on camera. You'll be able to quickly understand the ins and outs of their stories, and sensitively anticipate the emotional impact events had on them, being able to carefully work these into the film where appropriate. You'll be a real team player, keen to work in a team of directors and shooting researchers, and to help support the Junior Director and Shooting Researchers in their own development. You'll understand the BBC's diverse audiences and will be passionate about delivering factual content to them. Naturally you'll be able to work well independently and as part of a team, and will thrive under the pressure of demanding production deadlines. 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. 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.

Choose how often (in days) you would like to receive job alerts by email: Junior Director, Rip Off Britain Series 16 Editorial, Production & Programming Fixed Term - Full Time GB Job Closing Date: 19th November 2023 THE ROLE Job Package Junior Director, Rip Off Britain Series 16 Band: C Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract / Attachment - (29th January to 4th October 2024) Location: Salford, Manchester Interviews: w/c 4th December 2023 We actively encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance with your application via the following email address: Job Introduction Rip Off Britain is the consumer-affairs powerhouse of the BBC Daytime schedule, regularly gaining 1.2m viewers and more than a 30% share of the audience. It mixes incisive consumer investigations, compelling human stories and invaluable advice; it holds to account the companies getting things wrong, leaving people out of pocket, or failing to make things easier for their customers. Last year we refreshed and relaunched the familiar Rip Off Britain format, and it's been a resounding hit with the audience. For series 16 we'll be building on those changes and we're looking for people with the skills to deliver investigative, entertaining and valuable consumer affairs stories; find engaging contributors with a story to tell, and come up with creative but appropriate ideas for VTs and for as-live presenter-led items. Main Responsibilities • With support, you will be responsible for the visual look and feel of apx 1x7 minute VT each week. • You will have an understanding of narrative and with guidance from the Series Producer and Series Editor, learn to create entertaining and factually accurate scripts • You will have understanding of how to use appropriate tools - cameras, filming techniques, archive etc to realise the editorial visions • You will understand the roles and accountabilities of other team members and will direct them accordingly. • Working with the researchers, and with support from the VT Producer and Series Producer you will develop your VTs from the initial commissioned idea; plan and write shooting scripts; film your VT and take charge of any archive, stock shots etc required. • With support from the VT producer you will ensure your shoot plans are within budget, properly risk assessed and are appropriate for the commissioned vision of the film. • You'll self shoot your VTs, with a Shooting Researcher on second camera. You'll be the editorial lead on location, responsible for getting the most out of each sequence and contributor. • You'll develop a solid understanding of the contributors' case and story, working with the VT Producer to understand the editorial policy and legal considerations for your film. • After filming, you will write an edit script (again with support from producers) and brief the edit producer on your vision for the film. • Ensure that on-screen content reflects the diversity of British society, and that ethnic and other groups are portrayed appropriately, in line with BBC Producer Guidelines. Are you the right candidate? • Substantial experience as an assistant producer or researcher, ideally with some experience of consumer TV and dealing with on-screen talent and contributors on busy location filming days This is a development role - so you'll be supported throughout. We don't expect your scripts or storytelling to be the finished product, but you must have some experience of writing scripts and shooting short form VTs. • You must be able to demonstrate creative visual flair and you will have some experience of directing simple sequences for television • Proven ability to write creative, entertaining and engaging scripts, appropriate for the target daytime audience. • An understanding of how TV programmes are edited and ideally, some experience in the edit • You must be willing to work regularly in our Salford office and travel and film on location across the UK in a large but close knit team, working to strict budgets and timetables. • Ability to originate creative ideas and to maximise programme impact within budgetary restrictions. • Strong writing skills and the ability to structure narrative and to locate and clear suitable archive to enhance the programme. • Knowledge of the BBC's output, that of its competitors and the specific needs of our audience. • Sound editorial judgement and knowledge of BBC editorial and legal guidelines. • A good understanding of our audiences to ensure we accurately reflect all under-represented communities. • Ensure that the production operates within the BBC Editorial Guidelines • Be a role model for the BBC values & have knowledge and understanding of BBC and external policy and guidelines. 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. 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.

Choose how often (in days) you would like to receive job alerts by email: Technical Operations Permanent - Full Time London, GB, NW10 7PH BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 26/11/2023 THE ROLE Job Introduction Band: B Contract type: Continuing contract Location: Matrix Park, London This role is based in the London Stores and will work to a changing work pattern. There is a requirement to work outside of normal hours and at weekends dependent on the current workloads. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. BBC Audio Technical Production runs engineering operations for all 11 national BBC networks and delivers the biggest musical events on the calendar for BBC Radio. We're a leading provider of services and equipment to the BBC and independent production companies. With 100 highly-trained and qualified engineers, outside broadcast bases in London, Bristol and Salford, 27 broadcast support vehicles and dedicated teams to support the whole operation, Technical Production offers a complete service in all aspects of speech, drama, classical and pop music production. BBC Audio's Outside Broadcast Base at Matrix Park is central to the creation of many of BBC Radio's most prestigious events such as the Proms, Glastonbury, Premiership Football, Radio 1 Big Weekend, Sunday Worship and Any Questions - to name just a few - rely on the accurate and timely allocation and delivery of outside broadcast vehicles and equipment. The Matrix Park Team works to support the Technical Production teams in the delivery of radio outside broadcasts. The Radio OB Stores Supervisor (Transport) will work to the Ops Manager in conjunction with the departments operational Planning Team. Aim of the Role The Stores Supervisor (Transport) will be a central point of contact for the Matrix Park Operations Base for staff and suppliers and to provide operational and administrative support. They are responsible for the detailed planning of vehicle movements related to the delivery of outside broadcasts and will be responsible for publishing and circulating an up-to-date / daily vehicle movement plan for the department and collaborating with others to allocate staff resources. They will be responsible for booking freelance drivers and rigger drivers for the technical vehicles and the OB equipment delivery service. All work will be undertaken in a safe manner in accordance with the BBC 's Health and Safety policies, local policies as they apply to a specific location where work is being carried out and other relevant health and safety regulations. Main Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Day-to-day matters relating to the safe operation of vehicles and their loads Ensuring completion of necessary maintenance schedules Maintaining the fleet in a state of operational readiness Preparing and maintaining appropriate records, databases and statistical briefs to support operational improvements, compliance and inspection standards Liaising with BBC Fleet Management to ensure any necessary repairs are carried out in a timely manner Co-ordinating and co-operate with all members of the production and warehouse team to ensure all necessary resources are available on time Overseeing air and overseas transportation requirements, ensuring timely completion of paperwork for carnets and customs and compliance with regulations Some of your main duties will include: Allocation of staff and resource at Matrix Park Ensure that staff rigger driver resource is efficiently utilized and booked To collaborate with the Stores Supervisor and others on the appropriate allocation of other resources To co-ordinate the 'Runabout' delivery service To manage the team's courier (national and international) bookings effectively To effectively plan a managed service taking into account the available resources and bookings; to devise a daily schedule To effectively run a reactive service that is responsive to last minute changes to the planned scheduled service Hiring of Support Vehicles and Tender Vehicles when the needs arise To ensure business systems utilized effectively and that charging information is accurate and timely To support with route planning, journey times, driver hours compliance, etc. Are you the right candidate? This role would be suitable for an experienced administrator with excellent scheduling skills who is willing to improve their knowledge of transport logistics. You will have some knowledge of, and familiarity with transport / logistics operations covering a wide range of vehicles from sub 3.5 tonne to 40 tonne articulated trucks. You will need an eye for detail and experience of working environments where accuracy is paramount. You will also need to be conversant using IT based scheduling systems You will also ideally need: A Cat B Driving Licence Experience of allocating and scheduling of vehicles and drivers according to the relevant regulations Previous experience of working in an Outside Broadcast Base operation or similar Experience of planning and implementing the effective allocation of stores logistics Knowledge of basic logistic principles gained by operational experience. It is desirable but not essential to have Level 3 of the City and Guilds Logistics Operations Management (QCF) (3439) A good understanding of the compliance requirements for HGV and fleet vehicles and driving staff experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships with clients and key stakeholders both within and outside of the BBC; the ability to build professional relationships with staff, suppliers and production partners Good IT skills with a proven ability to learn and use new software Experience in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Demonstrable ability to communicate clearly using a range of styles, tools and techniques to explain logistic issues to a wide range of people Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and relevant Health & Safety legislation, especially the safe loading and unloading of vehicles 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. 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.