Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: E CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time DEPARTMENT: Discoverability LOCATION: Office Base is Newcastle or Salford Dock House - Hybrid. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £115,000 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. Job Introduction We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career Our Discoverability teams are building platform capabilities that make it easier for audiences to find personalised and contextually relevant content. Our goal is to create the first personalisation platform rooted in public service values. We're looking for an experienced software engineering leader in Machine Learning to join us as a Senior Principal Software Engineer. You will be responsible for shaping, developing and delivering machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This will help create robust, scalable and innovative personalisation systems that power our digital services. Interview process Two stage interview process Technical task for shortlisted candidates - approx. one hour preparation time (week commencing 18th August this may be subject to change") Virtual interview - approx. one hour of technical and values-based questions interviews to begin 4th September this may be subject to change") Main Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership and mentoring, set technical standards and define best practice. • Ensure reliability, scalability and maintainability of our ML capabilities. • Cross functional collaboration with product, architecture and data science • Ensure that machine learning solutions are effectively integrated into products and deliver measurable, sustainable business value • Identify and champion innovation within teams • Active participant in Industry ML forums and communities Are you the right candidate? • Excellent communication skills and experience with managing multi-disciplinary stakeholders. • Extensive experience setting technical direction across multiple teams. • Extensive experience in large scale machine learning, including building, deploying, scaling and securing ML infrastructure in cloud-native environments. • Strong experience with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock, S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, VPC, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, Kafka, CloudFormation and associated technologies such as Python • Proven ability to drive cross functional technical initiatives and deliver results through collaboration and alignment. 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.
Aug 01, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: E CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time DEPARTMENT: Discoverability LOCATION: Office Base is Newcastle or Salford Dock House - Hybrid. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £115,000 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. Job Introduction We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career Our Discoverability teams are building platform capabilities that make it easier for audiences to find personalised and contextually relevant content. Our goal is to create the first personalisation platform rooted in public service values. We're looking for an experienced software engineering leader in Machine Learning to join us as a Senior Principal Software Engineer. You will be responsible for shaping, developing and delivering machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This will help create robust, scalable and innovative personalisation systems that power our digital services. Interview process Two stage interview process Technical task for shortlisted candidates - approx. one hour preparation time (week commencing 18th August this may be subject to change") Virtual interview - approx. one hour of technical and values-based questions interviews to begin 4th September this may be subject to change") Main Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership and mentoring, set technical standards and define best practice. • Ensure reliability, scalability and maintainability of our ML capabilities. • Cross functional collaboration with product, architecture and data science • Ensure that machine learning solutions are effectively integrated into products and deliver measurable, sustainable business value • Identify and champion innovation within teams • Active participant in Industry ML forums and communities Are you the right candidate? • Excellent communication skills and experience with managing multi-disciplinary stakeholders. • Extensive experience setting technical direction across multiple teams. • Extensive experience in large scale machine learning, including building, deploying, scaling and securing ML infrastructure in cloud-native environments. • Strong experience with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock, S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, VPC, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, Kafka, CloudFormation and associated technologies such as Python • Proven ability to drive cross functional technical initiatives and deliver results through collaboration and alignment. 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.
BBC Group and Public Services
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link LOCATION: London, Newcastle, Cardiff, Salford or Glasgow (Hybrid) PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 - £70,000 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 Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key role in ensuring that the BBC's existing and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and promoting platform-specific guidance on governance controls related to data sharing and ingestion pipelines, ensuring enforcement through automation where possible. Defining and overseeing controls for data lifecycle governance, including data classification, access policies (RBAC/ABAC), and audit capabilities. Leading collaboration with Data Producers and Platform Engineering to define best practices in layered data management (e.g., medallion architecture), and establishing monitoring and alerting for compliance. Collaborating with software, engineering, and architecture teams to implement shift-left governance, capturing governance metadata during pipeline and platform development. Embedding and supporting data contract practices to govern Producer/Consumer relationships within the platform. Serving as a subject matter expert on internal data governance initiatives related to platform services, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Broad data governance experience, including creating and monitoring frameworks, writing standards and processes, and managing metadata. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build positive relationships with both technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to influence engineering teams and platform stakeholders through advisory leadership and practical guidance. Experience with data stored and processed in cloud-based platforms, preferably in AWS (e.g., Redshift, S3, AWS Glue). Knowledge of designing and implementing RBAC and ABAC in modern data platforms. DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED: Management and stewardship of Data Products, ideally with a data catalogue-based marketplace. DISCLAIMER This job description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience for satisfactory performance. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties involved. Note: If offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including references, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks if applicable. Offers are conditional on these checks. The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable roles within the organization and will prioritize these applications. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC, you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to beloved content and fulfilling our mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Life at BBC Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible benefits, a 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (plus optional extra days), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, and gym memberships. We support your career development and offer flexible working arrangements. You belong We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to reflect our audiences. Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. For adjustments or access requirements, contact us at .
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link LOCATION: London, Newcastle, Cardiff, Salford or Glasgow (Hybrid) PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 - £70,000 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 Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key role in ensuring that the BBC's existing and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and promoting platform-specific guidance on governance controls related to data sharing and ingestion pipelines, ensuring enforcement through automation where possible. Defining and overseeing controls for data lifecycle governance, including data classification, access policies (RBAC/ABAC), and audit capabilities. Leading collaboration with Data Producers and Platform Engineering to define best practices in layered data management (e.g., medallion architecture), and establishing monitoring and alerting for compliance. Collaborating with software, engineering, and architecture teams to implement shift-left governance, capturing governance metadata during pipeline and platform development. Embedding and supporting data contract practices to govern Producer/Consumer relationships within the platform. Serving as a subject matter expert on internal data governance initiatives related to platform services, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Broad data governance experience, including creating and monitoring frameworks, writing standards and processes, and managing metadata. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build positive relationships with both technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to influence engineering teams and platform stakeholders through advisory leadership and practical guidance. Experience with data stored and processed in cloud-based platforms, preferably in AWS (e.g., Redshift, S3, AWS Glue). Knowledge of designing and implementing RBAC and ABAC in modern data platforms. DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED: Management and stewardship of Data Products, ideally with a data catalogue-based marketplace. DISCLAIMER This job description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience for satisfactory performance. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties involved. Note: If offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including references, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks if applicable. Offers are conditional on these checks. The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable roles within the organization and will prioritize these applications. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC, you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to beloved content and fulfilling our mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Life at BBC Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible benefits, a 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (plus optional extra days), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, and gym memberships. We support your career development and offer flexible working arrangements. You belong We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to reflect our audiences. Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. For adjustments or access requirements, contact us at .
BBC Group and Public Services
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link LOCATION: London, Newcastle, Cardiff, Salford or Glasgow (Hybrid) PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 - £70,000 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 Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key role in ensuring that the BBC's existing and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and promoting platform-specific guidance on governance controls related to data sharing and ingestion pipelines, ensuring enforcement through automation where possible. Defining and overseeing controls for data lifecycle governance, including data classification, access policies (RBAC/ABAC), and audit capabilities. Leading collaboration with Data Producers and Platform Engineering to define best practices in layered data management (e.g., medallion architecture), and establishing monitoring and alerting for compliance. Collaborating with software, engineering, and architecture teams to implement shift-left governance, capturing governance metadata during pipeline and platform development. Embedding and supporting data contract practices to govern Producer/Consumer relationships within the platform. Serving as a subject matter expert on internal data governance initiatives related to platform services, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Broad data governance experience, including creating and monitoring frameworks, writing standards and processes, and managing metadata. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build positive relationships with both technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to influence engineering teams and platform stakeholders through advisory leadership and practical guidance. Experience with data stored and processed in cloud-based platforms, preferably in AWS (e.g., Redshift, S3, AWS Glue). Knowledge of designing and implementing RBAC and ABAC in modern data platforms. DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED: Management and stewardship of Data Products, ideally with a data catalogue-based marketplace. DISCLAIMER This job description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience for satisfactory performance. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties involved. Note: If offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including references, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks if applicable. Offers are conditional on these checks. The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable roles within the organization and will prioritize these applications. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC, you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to beloved content and fulfilling our mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Life at BBC Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible benefits, a 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (plus optional extra days), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, and gym memberships. We support your career development and offer flexible working arrangements. You belong We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to reflect our audiences. Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. For adjustments or access requirements, contact us at .
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link LOCATION: London, Newcastle, Cardiff, Salford or Glasgow (Hybrid) PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 - £70,000 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 Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key role in ensuring that the BBC's existing and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and promoting platform-specific guidance on governance controls related to data sharing and ingestion pipelines, ensuring enforcement through automation where possible. Defining and overseeing controls for data lifecycle governance, including data classification, access policies (RBAC/ABAC), and audit capabilities. Leading collaboration with Data Producers and Platform Engineering to define best practices in layered data management (e.g., medallion architecture), and establishing monitoring and alerting for compliance. Collaborating with software, engineering, and architecture teams to implement shift-left governance, capturing governance metadata during pipeline and platform development. Embedding and supporting data contract practices to govern Producer/Consumer relationships within the platform. Serving as a subject matter expert on internal data governance initiatives related to platform services, ensuring alignment with policies and regulations. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Broad data governance experience, including creating and monitoring frameworks, writing standards and processes, and managing metadata. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build positive relationships with both technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to influence engineering teams and platform stakeholders through advisory leadership and practical guidance. Experience with data stored and processed in cloud-based platforms, preferably in AWS (e.g., Redshift, S3, AWS Glue). Knowledge of designing and implementing RBAC and ABAC in modern data platforms. DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED: Management and stewardship of Data Products, ideally with a data catalogue-based marketplace. DISCLAIMER This job description outlines the essential characteristics and responsibilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience for satisfactory performance. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties involved. Note: If offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including references, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks if applicable. Offers are conditional on these checks. The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable roles within the organization and will prioritize these applications. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC, you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to beloved content and fulfilling our mission to inform, educate, and entertain. Life at BBC Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible benefits, a 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (plus optional extra days), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, and gym memberships. We support your career development and offer flexible working arrangements. You belong We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to reflect our audiences. Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. For adjustments or access requirements, contact us at .
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: D CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract (12 months) DEPARTMENT: BBC CCOG Audiences Data LOCATION: London Broadcasting House or Salford Dock House - Hybrid (2 days a week in the office on average). PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £59,733 - £69,733 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 Fancy working on one of the largest media datasets in the world, using a wide range of data sources and techniques? The BBC is a major stakeholder for industry leading audience measurement systems. Additionally, our world-class online products (iPlayer, News, Sport, Sounds, and more) reach millions of audience members every week, and create upwards of 1 billion rows of data per day. As a data scientist, you'll create innovative models based on these datasets and help to answer questions about audience behaviour and shape the future of the BBC. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Working in a team of around 15 Data Scientists, you will be involved in a wide variety of data and machine learning projects. You will be part of a wider team of highly skilled data professionals and engineers and interact regularly with researchers to contribute to high impact projects. You'll have the opportunity to get involved with the wider data science community and further develop your skills, through dedicated learning & development time. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Select the appropriate statistical and algorithmic approach to solve a given problem, including ad-hoc simple models, proof of concepts as well as long term complex productionised models Combine data from a variety of sources, from digital activity to panel data, using SQL to interact with our Cloud databases Use our in-house data and machine learning platform, programming in R or Python Interact with stakeholders from a wide range of BBC departments, present data and modelling insights, and incorporate their feedback Keep up to date with latest development in machine learning and generative AI, promoting innovation, best practices and standards across data science work within the team YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, econometrics, data science or related field, or equivalent work experience A hands-on approach to problem solving, from understanding the impact down to mathematical details Experience interacting with stakeholders and translating business problems into practical technical solutions, choosing the appropriate model or algorithm Good programming skills with R or Python Good working knowledge of SQL and experience querying large datasets DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Experience in a commercial data role, ideally within an agency, consultancy or similarly varied role Experience working with audiences activity or related online/panel data, in a research, marketing, strategy or product environment Experience building machine learning models to scale and deploying them into production Experience working with large language models If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. 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.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: D CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract (12 months) DEPARTMENT: BBC CCOG Audiences Data LOCATION: London Broadcasting House or Salford Dock House - Hybrid (2 days a week in the office on average). PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £59,733 - £69,733 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 Fancy working on one of the largest media datasets in the world, using a wide range of data sources and techniques? The BBC is a major stakeholder for industry leading audience measurement systems. Additionally, our world-class online products (iPlayer, News, Sport, Sounds, and more) reach millions of audience members every week, and create upwards of 1 billion rows of data per day. As a data scientist, you'll create innovative models based on these datasets and help to answer questions about audience behaviour and shape the future of the BBC. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Working in a team of around 15 Data Scientists, you will be involved in a wide variety of data and machine learning projects. You will be part of a wider team of highly skilled data professionals and engineers and interact regularly with researchers to contribute to high impact projects. You'll have the opportunity to get involved with the wider data science community and further develop your skills, through dedicated learning & development time. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Select the appropriate statistical and algorithmic approach to solve a given problem, including ad-hoc simple models, proof of concepts as well as long term complex productionised models Combine data from a variety of sources, from digital activity to panel data, using SQL to interact with our Cloud databases Use our in-house data and machine learning platform, programming in R or Python Interact with stakeholders from a wide range of BBC departments, present data and modelling insights, and incorporate their feedback Keep up to date with latest development in machine learning and generative AI, promoting innovation, best practices and standards across data science work within the team YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, econometrics, data science or related field, or equivalent work experience A hands-on approach to problem solving, from understanding the impact down to mathematical details Experience interacting with stakeholders and translating business problems into practical technical solutions, choosing the appropriate model or algorithm Good programming skills with R or Python Good working knowledge of SQL and experience querying large datasets DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Experience in a commercial data role, ideally within an agency, consultancy or similarly varied role Experience working with audiences activity or related online/panel data, in a research, marketing, strategy or product environment Experience building machine learning models to scale and deploying them into production Experience working with large language models If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. 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.
Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platform Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WORKING AT THE BBC HOW WE HIRE EARLY CAREERS EXTEND SEARCH JOBS Language Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login Job Description CREATE JOB ALERT Job Title: Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platform Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platform London - London Broadcasting House Job Closing Date: THE ROLE Job Package Location : Hybrid, London Department : Data Engineering Reports To : Head of Data Engineering Salary: £92,000-£102,000 Job Introduction The BBC is building the foundation of its enterprise-wide data capability, and we're seeking a Senior Principal Data Engineer to lead the technical vision, strategy, and execution of our data infrastructure and platform. This role is pivotal in shaping the BBC's data future-ensuring scalability, reliability, and innovation across our data products, services, and internal marketplace. You'll work alongside Data Engineering Managers, driving engineering excellence, fostering best practices, and enabling teams to deliver high-impact data solutions at scale. Your leadership will directly influence how the BBC maximizes data value, empowers teams, and achieves operational maturity. Main Responsibilitis Technical Leadership & Strategy Define and evangelize architectural vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and cloud-native principles. Offer expert guidance on large-scale data processing, infrastructure patterns, and operational resilience to establish best practices. Lead evaluations of emerging technologies (e.g., streaming, IaC, observability tools) and advocate for adoption where they solve critical business needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a bridge between Data Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions. Champion a culture of engineering excellence by mentoring teams, conducting design reviews, and promoting standards in code quality, testing, and automation. Collaborate with data teams to define SLAs, data contracts, and disaster recovery strategies to instill trust in data products. Delivery & Scalability Oversee the development of modular, scalable data infrastructure that supports diverse use cases, from real-time analytics to batch processing. Drive initiatives to improve platform performance, cost efficiency, and reliability-measured through metrics like MTTR, deployment velocity, and incident reduction. Ensure robust metadata management, lineage tracking, and governance practices are embedded in all data products. Qualifications 10+ years in data engineering, with expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modern data stacks. Proven track record of designing and operationalizing large-scale data platforms serving enterprise-wide consumers. Deep knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, observability tools, and SRE principles. Strong leadership in technical mentorship, cross-team collaboration, and stakeholder management. Experience with data mesh, data fabric and data marketplace concepts are a plus. Are you the right candidate? This is a rare opportunity to shape the data foundation of one of the world's most trusted media organizations. You'll work alongside top-tier SMEs, influence the future of data-driven storytelling, and see your solutions impact millions of users. We offer flexible working, a culture of continuous learning, and the chance to build something enduring. Apply now or share with your network! 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. WHY JOIN US FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Home BBC Public Services BBC Studios What We Do Working at BBC How we hire Early Careers Search Jobs Accessibility Help Cookie Policy Privacy Statement 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.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platform Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WORKING AT THE BBC HOW WE HIRE EARLY CAREERS EXTEND SEARCH JOBS Language Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login Job Description CREATE JOB ALERT Job Title: Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platform Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platform London - London Broadcasting House Job Closing Date: THE ROLE Job Package Location : Hybrid, London Department : Data Engineering Reports To : Head of Data Engineering Salary: £92,000-£102,000 Job Introduction The BBC is building the foundation of its enterprise-wide data capability, and we're seeking a Senior Principal Data Engineer to lead the technical vision, strategy, and execution of our data infrastructure and platform. This role is pivotal in shaping the BBC's data future-ensuring scalability, reliability, and innovation across our data products, services, and internal marketplace. You'll work alongside Data Engineering Managers, driving engineering excellence, fostering best practices, and enabling teams to deliver high-impact data solutions at scale. Your leadership will directly influence how the BBC maximizes data value, empowers teams, and achieves operational maturity. Main Responsibilitis Technical Leadership & Strategy Define and evangelize architectural vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and cloud-native principles. Offer expert guidance on large-scale data processing, infrastructure patterns, and operational resilience to establish best practices. Lead evaluations of emerging technologies (e.g., streaming, IaC, observability tools) and advocate for adoption where they solve critical business needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a bridge between Data Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions. Champion a culture of engineering excellence by mentoring teams, conducting design reviews, and promoting standards in code quality, testing, and automation. Collaborate with data teams to define SLAs, data contracts, and disaster recovery strategies to instill trust in data products. Delivery & Scalability Oversee the development of modular, scalable data infrastructure that supports diverse use cases, from real-time analytics to batch processing. Drive initiatives to improve platform performance, cost efficiency, and reliability-measured through metrics like MTTR, deployment velocity, and incident reduction. Ensure robust metadata management, lineage tracking, and governance practices are embedded in all data products. Qualifications 10+ years in data engineering, with expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modern data stacks. Proven track record of designing and operationalizing large-scale data platforms serving enterprise-wide consumers. Deep knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, observability tools, and SRE principles. Strong leadership in technical mentorship, cross-team collaboration, and stakeholder management. Experience with data mesh, data fabric and data marketplace concepts are a plus. Are you the right candidate? This is a rare opportunity to shape the data foundation of one of the world's most trusted media organizations. You'll work alongside top-tier SMEs, influence the future of data-driven storytelling, and see your solutions impact millions of users. We offer flexible working, a culture of continuous learning, and the chance to build something enduring. Apply now or share with your network! 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. WHY JOIN US FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Home BBC Public Services BBC Studios What We Do Working at BBC How we hire Early Careers Search Jobs Accessibility Help Cookie Policy Privacy Statement 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 Join BBC Film, a key part of the BBC's Content division, at the forefront of British independent filmmaking . As Head of Communications you will devise and oversee communications and stakeholder affairs for BBC Film -ensuring delivery of high impact campaigns and consistent messaging to achieve maximum impact for publicity campaigns and reputation management. It will be busy, varied and fast-paced, but a hugely rewarding role. WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Film is a dynamic, creative, and collaborative team that champions distinctive British storytelling. We are looking for someone withsenior-level experience of corporate communications, project-based publicity campaigns and brand management, specifically within the filmindustry to work closely with the Director of BBC Film. This is a unique opportunity working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values innovation, integrity, and impact. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: As Head of Communications for BBC Films you will: Lead Communications Strategy : Oversee and deliver all external and internal communications for the BBC Film portfolio, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategies. Press & PR Management : Plan and execute creative press and PR campaigns that support BBC Film titles and reflect the BBC's vision. Media Liaison & Monitoring : Serve as the primary press contact, manage press releases, and monitor media coverage. Reputation & Issues Management : Handle reputation management and crisis communications in collaboration with senior BBC leaders. Brand & Event Oversight : Manage brand representation, including press events, festivals, printed materials, and associated budgets. Digital Presence & Outreach : Supervise BBC Film's digital platforms, including website and social media, via external providers. Evaluation & Compliance : Provide reports and analytics, ensure adherence to BBC editorial guidelines, and promote best practices across communications activities. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL Proven record of achievement in the publicity, media and/or public relations and journalistic spheres, specifically within the UK or international film industry. News sense with ability to write clear and lively press releases, which stimulates both press and public interest. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, maintain and enhance collaborative relationships with a wide variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders at all levels and across all spectrums of the British film and media landscape including digital/social media. Brand management experience across production of materials and messaging, ensuring market positioning of BBC Film is clearly communicated across press, marketing and social media. You'll have experience of supporting the end-to-end filmmaking process with a diplomatic, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach. Proven experience and understanding of current marketing and communications thinking, practice and techniques, including social media and strategy to reach all audiences. This will be combined with proven crisis management experience. JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: E CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, full-time LOCATION: London, two to three days per week in the office SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,441pa), 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. 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.
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Join BBC Film, a key part of the BBC's Content division, at the forefront of British independent filmmaking . As Head of Communications you will devise and oversee communications and stakeholder affairs for BBC Film -ensuring delivery of high impact campaigns and consistent messaging to achieve maximum impact for publicity campaigns and reputation management. It will be busy, varied and fast-paced, but a hugely rewarding role. WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Film is a dynamic, creative, and collaborative team that champions distinctive British storytelling. We are looking for someone withsenior-level experience of corporate communications, project-based publicity campaigns and brand management, specifically within the filmindustry to work closely with the Director of BBC Film. This is a unique opportunity working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values innovation, integrity, and impact. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: As Head of Communications for BBC Films you will: Lead Communications Strategy : Oversee and deliver all external and internal communications for the BBC Film portfolio, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategies. Press & PR Management : Plan and execute creative press and PR campaigns that support BBC Film titles and reflect the BBC's vision. Media Liaison & Monitoring : Serve as the primary press contact, manage press releases, and monitor media coverage. Reputation & Issues Management : Handle reputation management and crisis communications in collaboration with senior BBC leaders. Brand & Event Oversight : Manage brand representation, including press events, festivals, printed materials, and associated budgets. Digital Presence & Outreach : Supervise BBC Film's digital platforms, including website and social media, via external providers. Evaluation & Compliance : Provide reports and analytics, ensure adherence to BBC editorial guidelines, and promote best practices across communications activities. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL Proven record of achievement in the publicity, media and/or public relations and journalistic spheres, specifically within the UK or international film industry. News sense with ability to write clear and lively press releases, which stimulates both press and public interest. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, maintain and enhance collaborative relationships with a wide variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders at all levels and across all spectrums of the British film and media landscape including digital/social media. Brand management experience across production of materials and messaging, ensuring market positioning of BBC Film is clearly communicated across press, marketing and social media. You'll have experience of supporting the end-to-end filmmaking process with a diplomatic, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach. Proven experience and understanding of current marketing and communications thinking, practice and techniques, including social media and strategy to reach all audiences. This will be combined with proven crisis management experience. JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: E CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, full-time LOCATION: London, two to three days per week in the office SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,441pa), 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. 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 BAND: D CONTRACT TYPE: 6 month Fixed Term Contract, Full-time DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio LOCATION: Broadcasting House London PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £42,000 to £52,000 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 BBC Radio 3 offers its audience a unique blend of classical music and culture. It does this through a schedule of live and recorded programmes and public concerts, insightful documentaries, crafted features and ambitious podcasts. It is the main broadcast partner of the BBC Proms and of the BBC Orchestras and Choirs. As part of BBC Audio, Radio 3 Production is the largest supplier of content to Radio 3. WHY JOIN THE TEAM We are a team of people who are passionate about classical music in the broadest sense, alongside new music, jazz, world, folk and film music. Within the London team we make a portfolio of programmes including daytime live strands Essential Classics, In Tune, Saturday Morning and Record Review, a whole range of broadcast concerts including Wigmore lunchtimes and BBC Proms, specialist output like New Music Show, innovative award-winning programmes like Night Tracks and This Classical Life, podcasts for BBC Sounds including Music and Meditation, and programmes for Radio 3 Unwind. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: You will be expected to work on any of the station's output made by Radio 3 Production London, and consequently will have to have the knowledge and ability to be able to do so. The role will be based in Broadcasting House, London, and will include production of live studio-based and location programmes, across weekdays and weekends, and pre-recorded content. You will be responsible for ensuring that content is delivered to the highest editorial and technical standards, within budget, and managing issues around compliance and risk. You will be expected to take responsibility for leading programme teams, working with an Editor on editorial leadership and the management of production processes. You will be expected to play a key role in developing less experienced staff, including overseeing the work of Assistant Producers and Content Producers. You will be expected to take on leadership roles in network projects, such as seasonal live events and special one-off broadcasts. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: You must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of all aspects of music radio production and a thorough and broad knowledge of classical music in all its variety. You will have extensive experience of creating compelling running orders, putting the audience first and responding to the network music policy. You will have a thorough grasp of editorial policy and compliance, the knowledge and experience to guide less experienced colleagues in editorial decisions, motivating teams and presenters. You should have highly developed audio recording and editing skills, and demonstrable interest in new and future technology and social media. You will have the skills to respond creatively to network commissioning rounds, and to make a strong contribution to the development and pitching of new content, which may include leading on pitches or specials. 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.
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: D CONTRACT TYPE: 6 month Fixed Term Contract, Full-time DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio LOCATION: Broadcasting House London PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £42,000 to £52,000 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 BBC Radio 3 offers its audience a unique blend of classical music and culture. It does this through a schedule of live and recorded programmes and public concerts, insightful documentaries, crafted features and ambitious podcasts. It is the main broadcast partner of the BBC Proms and of the BBC Orchestras and Choirs. As part of BBC Audio, Radio 3 Production is the largest supplier of content to Radio 3. WHY JOIN THE TEAM We are a team of people who are passionate about classical music in the broadest sense, alongside new music, jazz, world, folk and film music. Within the London team we make a portfolio of programmes including daytime live strands Essential Classics, In Tune, Saturday Morning and Record Review, a whole range of broadcast concerts including Wigmore lunchtimes and BBC Proms, specialist output like New Music Show, innovative award-winning programmes like Night Tracks and This Classical Life, podcasts for BBC Sounds including Music and Meditation, and programmes for Radio 3 Unwind. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: You will be expected to work on any of the station's output made by Radio 3 Production London, and consequently will have to have the knowledge and ability to be able to do so. The role will be based in Broadcasting House, London, and will include production of live studio-based and location programmes, across weekdays and weekends, and pre-recorded content. You will be responsible for ensuring that content is delivered to the highest editorial and technical standards, within budget, and managing issues around compliance and risk. You will be expected to take responsibility for leading programme teams, working with an Editor on editorial leadership and the management of production processes. You will be expected to play a key role in developing less experienced staff, including overseeing the work of Assistant Producers and Content Producers. You will be expected to take on leadership roles in network projects, such as seasonal live events and special one-off broadcasts. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: You must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of all aspects of music radio production and a thorough and broad knowledge of classical music in all its variety. You will have extensive experience of creating compelling running orders, putting the audience first and responding to the network music policy. You will have a thorough grasp of editorial policy and compliance, the knowledge and experience to guide less experienced colleagues in editorial decisions, motivating teams and presenters. You should have highly developed audio recording and editing skills, and demonstrable interest in new and future technology and social media. You will have the skills to respond creatively to network commissioning rounds, and to make a strong contribution to the development and pitching of new content, which may include leading on pitches or specials. 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 LOCATION: BBC Television Centre, London -Hybrid working PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Salary 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. WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Head of AI Creative Lab will lead BBC Studios' AI production capability-setting strategic goals,driving innovation, and delivering measurable impact across content creation. This role requires a rare blend of creative leadership, deep technical literacy in AI, and proven experience in production environments. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Our diverse teams are drawn together from the best creative and commercial leaders. We thrive on innovation and creative ambition. This is a career defining opportunity for an experienced and creative leader to build a new team to take BBC Studios into the future of AI content creation. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the AI Creative Lab, aligned with BBC Studios' editorial and commercial priorities. Serve as the principal expert and advocate for AI in creative production across the business. Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. Oversee all Lab outputs, ensuring they are innovative, ethical, editorially sound, and technically robust. Ensure compliance with BBC data governance and editorial policy in all AI applications. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Proven track record of leading innovation or technology teams within media or creative industries. Strong understanding of GenAI, machine learning, and emerging creative tech. Demonstrated ability to work at C-suite level and influence strategic decisions. Deep appreciation of editorial standards, creative workflows, and production operations. Experience working with 3rd party vendors - post houses, GFX companies and audio post-production. Demonstrable & considerable experience in transforming content production workflows to deliver creative outcomes, beneficial change and production efficiencies. DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Familiarity with tools like Runway, Pika, Adobe Firefly, ElevenLabs, Whisper, ChatGPT, Synthesia. Experience with AI governance frameworks, model auditing, or ethical AI use in media. If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. 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. Redeployment 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 BBC Studios Life at BBC Studios • A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days. • Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions). • Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit. • BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets here . • Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture. 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. Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor Provider Description Enabled LinkedIn
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link LOCATION: BBC Television Centre, London -Hybrid working PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Salary 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. WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Head of AI Creative Lab will lead BBC Studios' AI production capability-setting strategic goals,driving innovation, and delivering measurable impact across content creation. This role requires a rare blend of creative leadership, deep technical literacy in AI, and proven experience in production environments. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Our diverse teams are drawn together from the best creative and commercial leaders. We thrive on innovation and creative ambition. This is a career defining opportunity for an experienced and creative leader to build a new team to take BBC Studios into the future of AI content creation. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the AI Creative Lab, aligned with BBC Studios' editorial and commercial priorities. Serve as the principal expert and advocate for AI in creative production across the business. Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. Oversee all Lab outputs, ensuring they are innovative, ethical, editorially sound, and technically robust. Ensure compliance with BBC data governance and editorial policy in all AI applications. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Proven track record of leading innovation or technology teams within media or creative industries. Strong understanding of GenAI, machine learning, and emerging creative tech. Demonstrated ability to work at C-suite level and influence strategic decisions. Deep appreciation of editorial standards, creative workflows, and production operations. Experience working with 3rd party vendors - post houses, GFX companies and audio post-production. Demonstrable & considerable experience in transforming content production workflows to deliver creative outcomes, beneficial change and production efficiencies. DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Familiarity with tools like Runway, Pika, Adobe Firefly, ElevenLabs, Whisper, ChatGPT, Synthesia. Experience with AI governance frameworks, model auditing, or ethical AI use in media. If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. 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. Redeployment 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 BBC Studios Life at BBC Studios • A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days. • Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions). • Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit. • BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets here . • Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture. 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. Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor Provider Description Enabled LinkedIn
Commercial Procurement Manager (Media Creative & Print), News & CCOG Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WORKING AT THE BBC HOW WE HIRE EARLY CAREERS EXTEND SEARCH JOBS Language Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login Job Description CREATE JOB ALERT Job Title: Commercial Procurement Manager (Media Creative & Print), News & CCOG Commercial Procurement Manager (Media Creative & Print), News & CCOG Procurement Permanent - Full Time Job Closing Date: 13/07/2025 THE ROLE JOB DETAILS Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Department: Procurement Location: Any major BBC hub (UK based) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 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 the offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Commercial Procurement Manager will partner with stakeholders to influence the appropriate sourcing approach. You'll drive third party commercial strategy whilst navigating risk. Operating Independently, whilst leading junior staff across a pipeline of defined category projects. You will ensure BBC standards are met and public procurement regulations are followed. Owning governance processes to ensure approval routes are navigated efficiently and effectively, resulting in the best outcome for the BBC. This role sits within the divisional procurement team, partnering with CCOG (Chief Customer Operating Group) which is made up of marketing (media, branding and creative) + audiences and revenue management, together with all things BBC News. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT Identifying key stakeholders in your category of spend. Developing and maintaining the key stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Preparing strategic presentations and reports for category stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and spend management recommendations to drive buy-in and support on annual pipeline plans. Delivering procurement projects against plans within category from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Identifying and mitigating project risks, escalating issues as necessary to senior management. Maintain good relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, ethical standards and public procurement regulations. Analysing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable decisions. Developing and implementing strategic category and sourcing plans that align with business goals. Establishing the process to navigate approval and governance processes, ensuring timely clearances and stakeholder support for category plans and execution. Coordinating with internal category stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Monitoring and reporting procurement performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement for specific categories. Collaborating with suppliers to drive performance innovations and optimal commercial outcomes. Conducting performance reviews and providing continual feedback to junior staff to foster their professional development. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ability to drive commercial & operational benefit through the life of a Media agency relationship Ability to apply the appropriate commercial models to ATL & BTL create services. Understanding of the Creative & Production process - with an ability to drive commercial benefit. Knowledge of the adapting supply base and use of Martech Knowledge of and ability to negotiate SAAS contracts Understanding of the print supply base and the connection to BTL creative agency services. Ability to drive commercial benefit and ways to mitigate inflationary pressures in the print Supply base. Have an in-depth understanding of procurement process in a public regulated environment. Hold relevant project management skills that enable the successful end-to-end delivery of procurement projects. Ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation. Ability to analyse data and apply to market context and trends to provide actionable commercial insights for the BBC. Have experience in procurement software and tools. Have a proven background of successfully delivering cost optimisation. Experience of supplier/contract management with the ability of managing key supply issues and developing relationships to foster innovation. 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. WHY JOIN US FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Home BBC Public Services BBC Studios What We Do Working at BBC How we hire Early Careers Search Jobs Accessibility Help Cookie Policy Privacy Statement 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.
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Commercial Procurement Manager (Media Creative & Print), News & CCOG Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WORKING AT THE BBC HOW WE HIRE EARLY CAREERS EXTEND SEARCH JOBS Language Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login Job Description CREATE JOB ALERT Job Title: Commercial Procurement Manager (Media Creative & Print), News & CCOG Commercial Procurement Manager (Media Creative & Print), News & CCOG Procurement Permanent - Full Time Job Closing Date: 13/07/2025 THE ROLE JOB DETAILS Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Department: Procurement Location: Any major BBC hub (UK based) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 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 the offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Commercial Procurement Manager will partner with stakeholders to influence the appropriate sourcing approach. You'll drive third party commercial strategy whilst navigating risk. Operating Independently, whilst leading junior staff across a pipeline of defined category projects. You will ensure BBC standards are met and public procurement regulations are followed. Owning governance processes to ensure approval routes are navigated efficiently and effectively, resulting in the best outcome for the BBC. This role sits within the divisional procurement team, partnering with CCOG (Chief Customer Operating Group) which is made up of marketing (media, branding and creative) + audiences and revenue management, together with all things BBC News. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT Identifying key stakeholders in your category of spend. Developing and maintaining the key stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Preparing strategic presentations and reports for category stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and spend management recommendations to drive buy-in and support on annual pipeline plans. Delivering procurement projects against plans within category from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Identifying and mitigating project risks, escalating issues as necessary to senior management. Maintain good relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, ethical standards and public procurement regulations. Analysing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable decisions. Developing and implementing strategic category and sourcing plans that align with business goals. Establishing the process to navigate approval and governance processes, ensuring timely clearances and stakeholder support for category plans and execution. Coordinating with internal category stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Monitoring and reporting procurement performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement for specific categories. Collaborating with suppliers to drive performance innovations and optimal commercial outcomes. Conducting performance reviews and providing continual feedback to junior staff to foster their professional development. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ability to drive commercial & operational benefit through the life of a Media agency relationship Ability to apply the appropriate commercial models to ATL & BTL create services. Understanding of the Creative & Production process - with an ability to drive commercial benefit. Knowledge of the adapting supply base and use of Martech Knowledge of and ability to negotiate SAAS contracts Understanding of the print supply base and the connection to BTL creative agency services. Ability to drive commercial benefit and ways to mitigate inflationary pressures in the print Supply base. Have an in-depth understanding of procurement process in a public regulated environment. Hold relevant project management skills that enable the successful end-to-end delivery of procurement projects. Ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation. Ability to analyse data and apply to market context and trends to provide actionable commercial insights for the BBC. Have experience in procurement software and tools. Have a proven background of successfully delivering cost optimisation. Experience of supplier/contract management with the ability of managing key supply issues and developing relationships to foster innovation. 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. WHY JOIN US FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Home BBC Public Services BBC Studios What We Do Working at BBC How we hire Early Careers Search Jobs Accessibility Help Cookie Policy Privacy Statement 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 BAND: F CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month attachment/FTC, Full-time DEPARTMENT: BBC News LOCATION: London PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £77,000 - £89,500 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 We are looking for a senior news editor to oversee the curation of the news front pages and to ensure our audiences meet the right content at the right right time on our website and app. This is a key role in our senior leadership team, and would suit a highly motivated and creative leader with deep experience in journalism and the ability to inspire others. This is a 12-month contract for maternity cover. WHY JOIN THE TEAM This editor will lead a team of dedicated curators responsible for day-to-day curation of the frontpage and app homepage. You will work collaboratively to develop strategies and tactics that will showcase our best content across the week, with the flexibility to adapt quickly to breaking news. You will know how to shape and display our journalism to drive audience growth, with an eye for what makes a striking front page and compelling sell for a story, in line with BBC News public service values. The role is also an important voice in product development of the homepage and app. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND IMPACT • Lead and motivate a team of journalists responsible for the day-to-day curation bbc.co.uk/news, and BBC News app • Give daily direction to the team on priorities for curation, including story selection, headlines and thumbnails, and ensure workflows are effective and streamlined • Take part in wider editorial discussions to shape coverage that works for different audiences, planning sophisticated rollouts that take into account time of day and days of the week • Work closely with the planning, social, growth and audience teams to make sure we take a data-informed approach to best practice, reaching new audiences and recirculation • Work collaboratively across News and Nations and Regions and the wider BBC to ensure audiences get the best of the BBC • Safeguard BBC journalistic and editorial standards, support the BBC brand and enhance reach, reputation and the impact of the BBC. • Lead on team management activities including workflows, recruitment, development and training YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - KEY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Excellent editorial judgement and experience of leading curation teams to deliver high-impact journalism in text and video, in a high-pressure breaking news environment • Demonstrable experience of translating high-level strategy into audience growth, with a clear tactical approach • Deep understanding of audience habits across different times and different days, and how to curate content ensure they are served the right pieces at the right time • Evidence of an open and curious mindset that embraces change, and is able to balance the needs of breaking news and planned coverage • Experience of building and managing diverse, inclusive and high-performing teams, and in developing new talent • Ability to unite teams behind our BBC values and behaviours; role modelling them to lead, engage, inspire and create a sense of purpose and belonging • Convincing and persuasive communication skills to influence teams, as well as senior stakeholders, and an ability to establish effective and collaborative relations across BBC departments, and external agencies/stakeholders where required. 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.
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: F CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month attachment/FTC, Full-time DEPARTMENT: BBC News LOCATION: London PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £77,000 - £89,500 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 We are looking for a senior news editor to oversee the curation of the news front pages and to ensure our audiences meet the right content at the right right time on our website and app. This is a key role in our senior leadership team, and would suit a highly motivated and creative leader with deep experience in journalism and the ability to inspire others. This is a 12-month contract for maternity cover. WHY JOIN THE TEAM This editor will lead a team of dedicated curators responsible for day-to-day curation of the frontpage and app homepage. You will work collaboratively to develop strategies and tactics that will showcase our best content across the week, with the flexibility to adapt quickly to breaking news. You will know how to shape and display our journalism to drive audience growth, with an eye for what makes a striking front page and compelling sell for a story, in line with BBC News public service values. The role is also an important voice in product development of the homepage and app. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND IMPACT • Lead and motivate a team of journalists responsible for the day-to-day curation bbc.co.uk/news, and BBC News app • Give daily direction to the team on priorities for curation, including story selection, headlines and thumbnails, and ensure workflows are effective and streamlined • Take part in wider editorial discussions to shape coverage that works for different audiences, planning sophisticated rollouts that take into account time of day and days of the week • Work closely with the planning, social, growth and audience teams to make sure we take a data-informed approach to best practice, reaching new audiences and recirculation • Work collaboratively across News and Nations and Regions and the wider BBC to ensure audiences get the best of the BBC • Safeguard BBC journalistic and editorial standards, support the BBC brand and enhance reach, reputation and the impact of the BBC. • Lead on team management activities including workflows, recruitment, development and training YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - KEY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Excellent editorial judgement and experience of leading curation teams to deliver high-impact journalism in text and video, in a high-pressure breaking news environment • Demonstrable experience of translating high-level strategy into audience growth, with a clear tactical approach • Deep understanding of audience habits across different times and different days, and how to curate content ensure they are served the right pieces at the right time • Evidence of an open and curious mindset that embraces change, and is able to balance the needs of breaking news and planned coverage • Experience of building and managing diverse, inclusive and high-performing teams, and in developing new talent • Ability to unite teams behind our BBC values and behaviours; role modelling them to lead, engage, inspire and create a sense of purpose and belonging • Convincing and persuasive communication skills to influence teams, as well as senior stakeholders, and an ability to establish effective and collaborative relations across BBC departments, and external agencies/stakeholders where required. 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 BAND: D CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time DEPARTMENT: Product Group LOCATION: London or Salford - Hybrid PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £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. 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 To lead the development of a scalable, flexible, and secure Machine Learning platform that accelerates the use of ML and Generative AI across the BBC, supporting its digital ambitions and empowering teams to deliver greater value to audiences. WHY JOIN THE TEAM This is a unique opportunity to shape how the BBC uses Machine Learning. You'll work at the forefront of innovation, helping build critical infrastructure that supports strategic business needs. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work will have a direct impact on the BBC's future. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Define and own the roadmap for the ML platform, aligned with strategic vision and user needs. Lead a cross-functional team through Agile development to deliver impactful platform features. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to understand workflows and translate them into platform capabilities. Promote platform adoption through training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Monitor platform performance and evolve it to align with emerging ML tools and best practices. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Proven product management experience leading technical products, platform products, or ML solutions. Technical expertise in developing AI/ML solutions within an established organisation, including experience with AWS. Good knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of working with data scientists and data engineers. Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt this in different situations and to different stakeholder groups. Experience building platform capabilities, considering scalability, security, adoption, onboarding, and support. DESIRED E xperience collaborating with senior leadership to ensure platform supports larger product strategy Familiarity with Agile development processes and leading cross-functional teams. Ability to write compelling product narratives and user stories to support discovery and feature definition. Ability to make informed decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and communicate effectively across the multi-discipline team Knowledge of responsible AI practices and integrating compliance into platform tools and processes. The interview process will be two stages and held either in person in Salford or London or 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 11th August 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.
Jul 24, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link JOB BAND: D CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time DEPARTMENT: Product Group LOCATION: London or Salford - Hybrid PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £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. 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 To lead the development of a scalable, flexible, and secure Machine Learning platform that accelerates the use of ML and Generative AI across the BBC, supporting its digital ambitions and empowering teams to deliver greater value to audiences. WHY JOIN THE TEAM This is a unique opportunity to shape how the BBC uses Machine Learning. You'll work at the forefront of innovation, helping build critical infrastructure that supports strategic business needs. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work will have a direct impact on the BBC's future. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Define and own the roadmap for the ML platform, aligned with strategic vision and user needs. Lead a cross-functional team through Agile development to deliver impactful platform features. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to understand workflows and translate them into platform capabilities. Promote platform adoption through training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Monitor platform performance and evolve it to align with emerging ML tools and best practices. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Proven product management experience leading technical products, platform products, or ML solutions. Technical expertise in developing AI/ML solutions within an established organisation, including experience with AWS. Good knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of working with data scientists and data engineers. Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt this in different situations and to different stakeholder groups. Experience building platform capabilities, considering scalability, security, adoption, onboarding, and support. DESIRED E xperience collaborating with senior leadership to ensure platform supports larger product strategy Familiarity with Agile development processes and leading cross-functional teams. Ability to write compelling product narratives and user stories to support discovery and feature definition. Ability to make informed decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and communicate effectively across the multi-discipline team Knowledge of responsible AI practices and integrating compliance into platform tools and processes. The interview process will be two stages and held either in person in Salford or London or 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 11th August 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.
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Salary: £86,900 to £100,333 + London Weighting (£5,319) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. 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 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 About Brands and Licensing The BBC Studios Brands & Licensing division is the driving force in extending BBC Studios IP through innovative brand extensions, fostering deep fan engagement worldwide. Partnering our iconic brands - including Doctor Who and Bluey - with the world's biggest brands, promoters, and publishers, ignites the imagination of fans and creates memorable brand-fame moments. Our diverse portfolio spans consumer products, live entertainment, gaming, and publishing, while BBC Studios Social drives digital presence with over 6.5 billion social video views in 2023, offering advertising and branded content opportunities. Supported by award-winning teams, we focus on finding visionary opportunities to enhance global brand impact and digital growth. Through BBC Studios Brands & Licensing, global audiences have collectively spent a monthly average of: -4.75m hours listening to our music -1.5m hours reading our books and magazines -29.3m hours playing with our toys and figures -Over 48.8m hours engaging with our social media (Bluey hit over 2 billion global views across BBC Studios social portfolio last year, reaching every age, not just pre-school) -And have spent over 2.5m hours attending BBC Studios Live Events in 2023. About Digital Brands BBC Studios Digital Brands is a creative powerhouse of world class content. Built on everything that makes the BBC brilliant, BBC Studios curates, commissions and creates world class digital content that drives dedicated fandoms across the globe. With trusted brands such as Bluey, BBC Earth, Top Gear and Doctor Who, the business is driving forward with a new era of unskippable content. Powered by over 90 channels across major social platforms, BBC Studios Digital Brands combines global reach with the trust and consistency of BBC brands. In 2024, global audiences spent over 48.8 million hours engaging with with our social media, websites, podcasts and newsletters. Our devoted fandoms and incredible creators provide compelling audience-first opportunities for advertisers to create meaningful connections through unparalleled audience understanding. THE ROLE The Audience Growth & Strategy Director is responsible for driving audience growth across all platforms and channels with the ultimate aim of sustaining an engaged community of fans across our portfolio of IP and brands.This is an important role that sits at the intersection between the content teams and the commercial and operations teams.This person is managing a team responsible for creating a distribution strategy across all platforms including social media, branded websites, podcasts and newsletters and leverage data to connect these disparate channels to build a connected view on the customer journey from discovery through to subscription/membership/consumer revenues. This person will own the relationship with our third party e-commerce agency and be responsible for management and development of our online stores. They must ensure the customer journey is effectively linked to our e-commerce platform. This person will be adept at using data and analytics to understand how audiences engage with content and in turn can make informed decisions around social video distribution strategies, branded website design and functionality, search engines optimization, CRM strategies across owned and paid channels to drive customer acquisition. Audience growth strategies: Lead the development and implementation of strategies to grow an audience, using analytics and audience data to understand how audiences engage with content Content strategy: Work with editorial and content teams to build and implement content strategies that are informed by our understating of the wider audience Distribution strategy: Work with the commercial platforms teams to define a clear distribution strategy that is linked to the overall content strategy CRM: Lead the process of building customer segmentation strategies based on first party data to deliver personalised messaging that has maximum impact Cross functional collaboration: Be the conduit between CRM, web, and analytics teams to optimize fan journeys, SEO strategies, and data collection for enhanced audience engagement SEO: Take accountability for website search engine performance (SEO), ensuring that the site ranks high in relevant searches and attracts more visitors Measurement and testing: Define the measurement and testing strategies in collaboration with the insights and data team to optimise the customer journey with a keen focus on tracking and measuring key KPI's incl. LTV, AOV, CAC, ROI. Reporting: Set up regular reporting processes to provide clear guidance on campaign effectiveness, return on investment and performance against KPIs including audience target numbers E-Commerce: Build the capabilities for direct-to-consumer e-commerce and develop the consumer experience across the websites Inventory management: Work closely with merchandising teams to ensure we are taking products to market that are informed by our understanding of our customer base and wider audience. Digital Marketing: Collaborate with third-party agencies and internal marketing teams to execute paid digital marketing strategies across SEO, paid social and email marketing to grow online presence, acquire new customers and drive sales. Planning and Delivery: Work closely with the Digital planning director to activate these plans across the portfolio Product Strategy: Establish and develop product strategy for a portfolio of related products based on the strategic vision for the division and wider BBC objectives. Vendor Management: Own contracts with vendors, negotiate and influence to hold them accountable to the terms of the agreement. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? Key Criteria Ability to apply industry knowledge, market awareness, audience research and analytical insights to develop a robust audience growth strategy Great communication skills with evidence this person is able to build relationships with stakeholders to bring them on the journey to deliver on time and on budget Experience building the customer journey across multiple digital touchpoints be it social, newsletters, podcasts, branded websites Experience building CRM strategies with automated customer journeys Ideally have experience developing and implementing ecommerce offerings that act to convert digital audiences to paying customers Experience managing commercial and contractual relationships with third party suppliers and partners. 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. 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. Redeployment 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 BBC Studios Life at BBC Studios • A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days click apply for full job details
Jul 22, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Salary: £86,900 to £100,333 + London Weighting (£5,319) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. 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 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 About Brands and Licensing The BBC Studios Brands & Licensing division is the driving force in extending BBC Studios IP through innovative brand extensions, fostering deep fan engagement worldwide. Partnering our iconic brands - including Doctor Who and Bluey - with the world's biggest brands, promoters, and publishers, ignites the imagination of fans and creates memorable brand-fame moments. Our diverse portfolio spans consumer products, live entertainment, gaming, and publishing, while BBC Studios Social drives digital presence with over 6.5 billion social video views in 2023, offering advertising and branded content opportunities. Supported by award-winning teams, we focus on finding visionary opportunities to enhance global brand impact and digital growth. Through BBC Studios Brands & Licensing, global audiences have collectively spent a monthly average of: -4.75m hours listening to our music -1.5m hours reading our books and magazines -29.3m hours playing with our toys and figures -Over 48.8m hours engaging with our social media (Bluey hit over 2 billion global views across BBC Studios social portfolio last year, reaching every age, not just pre-school) -And have spent over 2.5m hours attending BBC Studios Live Events in 2023. About Digital Brands BBC Studios Digital Brands is a creative powerhouse of world class content. Built on everything that makes the BBC brilliant, BBC Studios curates, commissions and creates world class digital content that drives dedicated fandoms across the globe. With trusted brands such as Bluey, BBC Earth, Top Gear and Doctor Who, the business is driving forward with a new era of unskippable content. Powered by over 90 channels across major social platforms, BBC Studios Digital Brands combines global reach with the trust and consistency of BBC brands. In 2024, global audiences spent over 48.8 million hours engaging with with our social media, websites, podcasts and newsletters. Our devoted fandoms and incredible creators provide compelling audience-first opportunities for advertisers to create meaningful connections through unparalleled audience understanding. THE ROLE The Audience Growth & Strategy Director is responsible for driving audience growth across all platforms and channels with the ultimate aim of sustaining an engaged community of fans across our portfolio of IP and brands.This is an important role that sits at the intersection between the content teams and the commercial and operations teams.This person is managing a team responsible for creating a distribution strategy across all platforms including social media, branded websites, podcasts and newsletters and leverage data to connect these disparate channels to build a connected view on the customer journey from discovery through to subscription/membership/consumer revenues. This person will own the relationship with our third party e-commerce agency and be responsible for management and development of our online stores. They must ensure the customer journey is effectively linked to our e-commerce platform. This person will be adept at using data and analytics to understand how audiences engage with content and in turn can make informed decisions around social video distribution strategies, branded website design and functionality, search engines optimization, CRM strategies across owned and paid channels to drive customer acquisition. Audience growth strategies: Lead the development and implementation of strategies to grow an audience, using analytics and audience data to understand how audiences engage with content Content strategy: Work with editorial and content teams to build and implement content strategies that are informed by our understating of the wider audience Distribution strategy: Work with the commercial platforms teams to define a clear distribution strategy that is linked to the overall content strategy CRM: Lead the process of building customer segmentation strategies based on first party data to deliver personalised messaging that has maximum impact Cross functional collaboration: Be the conduit between CRM, web, and analytics teams to optimize fan journeys, SEO strategies, and data collection for enhanced audience engagement SEO: Take accountability for website search engine performance (SEO), ensuring that the site ranks high in relevant searches and attracts more visitors Measurement and testing: Define the measurement and testing strategies in collaboration with the insights and data team to optimise the customer journey with a keen focus on tracking and measuring key KPI's incl. LTV, AOV, CAC, ROI. Reporting: Set up regular reporting processes to provide clear guidance on campaign effectiveness, return on investment and performance against KPIs including audience target numbers E-Commerce: Build the capabilities for direct-to-consumer e-commerce and develop the consumer experience across the websites Inventory management: Work closely with merchandising teams to ensure we are taking products to market that are informed by our understanding of our customer base and wider audience. Digital Marketing: Collaborate with third-party agencies and internal marketing teams to execute paid digital marketing strategies across SEO, paid social and email marketing to grow online presence, acquire new customers and drive sales. Planning and Delivery: Work closely with the Digital planning director to activate these plans across the portfolio Product Strategy: Establish and develop product strategy for a portfolio of related products based on the strategic vision for the division and wider BBC objectives. Vendor Management: Own contracts with vendors, negotiate and influence to hold them accountable to the terms of the agreement. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? Key Criteria Ability to apply industry knowledge, market awareness, audience research and analytical insights to develop a robust audience growth strategy Great communication skills with evidence this person is able to build relationships with stakeholders to bring them on the journey to deliver on time and on budget Experience building the customer journey across multiple digital touchpoints be it social, newsletters, podcasts, branded websites Experience building CRM strategies with automated customer journeys Ideally have experience developing and implementing ecommerce offerings that act to convert digital audiences to paying customers Experience managing commercial and contractual relationships with third party suppliers and partners. 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. 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. Redeployment 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 BBC Studios Life at BBC Studios • A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days click apply for full job details
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Job Title: Commercial Procurement Manager Ext WF Procurement, Procurement Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Job Closing Date: 13/07/2025 THE ROLE JOB DETAILS Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Department: Procurement Location: Any major BBC hub (UK based) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 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 the offer stage. PURPOSE OF ROLE The Commercial Procurement team is repositioning itself to become a strategic enabler for the BBC. The Commercial Procurement Manager will partner with stakeholders to influence the appropriate sourcing approach. You'll drive third party commercial strategy whilst navigating risk. Operating independently, whilst leading junior staff across a pipeline of defined category projects. You will ensure BBC standards are met and public procurement regulations are followed. Owning governance processes to ensure approval routes are navigated efficiently and effectively, resulting in the best outcome for the BBC. This role sits within the divisional procurement team, partnering with CCOG (Chief Customer Operating Group) which is made up of marketing (media, branding and creative) + audiences and revenue management, together with all things BBC News. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT Identifying key stakeholders in your category of spend. Developing and maintaining the key stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Preparing strategic presentations and reports for category stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and spend management recommendations to drive buy-in and support on annual pipeline plans. Delivering procurement projects against plans within category from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Identifying and mitigating project risks, escalating issues as necessary to senior management. Maintaining good relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and ethical standards and public procurement regulations. Analysing market trends and data to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable decisions. Developing and implementing strategic category and sourcing plans that align with business goals. Establishing the process to navigate approval and governance processes, ensuring timely clearances and stakeholder support for category plans and execution. Coordinating with internal category stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement for specific categories. Collaborating with suppliers to drive performance innovations and optimal commercial outcomes. Conducting performance reviews and providing continual feedback to junior staff to foster their professional development. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ability to drive change & benefit with Extended workforce operating models Have the ability to deliver commercial benefit with Recruitment & Contingent worker contracts Ability to negotiate Consultant contracts, mitigating significant costs and deliverable risks Ability to influence, assist and drive a better governance process for all aspects of Extended workforce, so the BBC can operate at pace, with significantly reducedrisk and to the right value Ability to maintain improved governance levels, supporting stakeholders to make the right choices Have an in-depth understanding of procurement process in a public regulated environment Hold relevant project management skills that enable the successful end-to-end delivery of procurement projects Ability to analyse data and apply to market context and trends to provide actionable commercial insights for the BBC Have experience in procurement software and tools Have a proven background of successfully delivering cost optimisation Hold experience of supplier/contract management with the ability of managing key supply issues and developing relationships to foster innovation 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.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Job Title: Commercial Procurement Manager Ext WF Procurement, Procurement Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Job Closing Date: 13/07/2025 THE ROLE JOB DETAILS Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Department: Procurement Location: Any major BBC hub (UK based) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 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 the offer stage. PURPOSE OF ROLE The Commercial Procurement team is repositioning itself to become a strategic enabler for the BBC. The Commercial Procurement Manager will partner with stakeholders to influence the appropriate sourcing approach. You'll drive third party commercial strategy whilst navigating risk. Operating independently, whilst leading junior staff across a pipeline of defined category projects. You will ensure BBC standards are met and public procurement regulations are followed. Owning governance processes to ensure approval routes are navigated efficiently and effectively, resulting in the best outcome for the BBC. This role sits within the divisional procurement team, partnering with CCOG (Chief Customer Operating Group) which is made up of marketing (media, branding and creative) + audiences and revenue management, together with all things BBC News. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT Identifying key stakeholders in your category of spend. Developing and maintaining the key stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Preparing strategic presentations and reports for category stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and spend management recommendations to drive buy-in and support on annual pipeline plans. Delivering procurement projects against plans within category from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Identifying and mitigating project risks, escalating issues as necessary to senior management. Maintaining good relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and ethical standards and public procurement regulations. Analysing market trends and data to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide actionable decisions. Developing and implementing strategic category and sourcing plans that align with business goals. Establishing the process to navigate approval and governance processes, ensuring timely clearances and stakeholder support for category plans and execution. Coordinating with internal category stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement for specific categories. Collaborating with suppliers to drive performance innovations and optimal commercial outcomes. Conducting performance reviews and providing continual feedback to junior staff to foster their professional development. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Ability to drive change & benefit with Extended workforce operating models Have the ability to deliver commercial benefit with Recruitment & Contingent worker contracts Ability to negotiate Consultant contracts, mitigating significant costs and deliverable risks Ability to influence, assist and drive a better governance process for all aspects of Extended workforce, so the BBC can operate at pace, with significantly reducedrisk and to the right value Ability to maintain improved governance levels, supporting stakeholders to make the right choices Have an in-depth understanding of procurement process in a public regulated environment Hold relevant project management skills that enable the successful end-to-end delivery of procurement projects Ability to analyse data and apply to market context and trends to provide actionable commercial insights for the BBC Have experience in procurement software and tools Have a proven background of successfully delivering cost optimisation Hold experience of supplier/contract management with the ability of managing key supply issues and developing relationships to foster innovation 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.
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.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
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.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
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.
BBC Group and Public Services
Birmingham, Staffordshire
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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
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.
BBC Group and Public Services
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
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.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
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.