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Operations Executive, Audio , London will lead the Audio Operations team based across the London estate and is a key member of the Media Operations management team. You will be required to work and partner with senior editorial teams in Radio, Podcasting and technology. Job Introduction
BBC Media Operations is at the heart of delivering incredible content across all our platforms for all audiences. Comprising around nine hundred people, it manages the craft and production operations for the BBC’s news, radio, and some sport services across London, Salford, Birmingham with teams across the main UK sites. Our team captures, edits, and produces output 24/7 for TV, radio, and digital platforms. We are experts in our field, with exceptional technical, operational, and production creativity at our core. Working closely with our editorial colleagues, we co-create content that reaches millions of people across the UK and the world daily. The team also manages production services, editing and post-production, stores, some OB bases in England, and the BBC’s fleet of pool and broadcast vehicles. Main Responsibilities This role involves close collaboration with the team’s Operations Managers and is responsible for some of the BBC’s most high-profile and most listened to UK and Global audio and podcast content, including the Today programme on Radio 4 and Newscast on BBC Sounds. As a key member of the Media Operations management team in London, you will work closely with other operational teams on the site to foster a culture of working together. You will also ensure that effective relationships exist across other centres where Media Operations teams are based to ensure that skills and operational experience are maximised across the division.
Key Responsibilities: Serve as a highly visible and trusted leader, focusing on effective management and enhancing staff engagement across a number of teams Oversee the department’s operational staff, managing performance, training, and development Collaborate with production partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality content Align with divisional and departmental objectives to formulate viable and strategic business plans Effectively manage and control the team budget including the management and negotiation of contract to ensure delivery of best value contracts with internal/external suppliers Supporting senior leaders in maintaining effective financial control Ensure timely provision of accurate expenditure forecasts and progress reports, establish and set cost/forecast priorities to enable cost/schedule risks to be identified and managed effectively Stay abreast of industry developments and new technology. Share knowledge and experiences with colleagues, and proactively seek out, recommend, and adopt more effective techniques, ways of working, and best practices to drive efficiencies and deliver value for money Ensure that teams working in sometimes challenging environments are motivated and can contribute fully Maintain and develop close, reciprocal working relationships within our audio teams and with other trading partners to balance creative aspirations with financial and resource constraints, including providing cost-effective budgets, monitoring spend, identifying investment potential and risks Build and maintain relationships with recognised trade unions to ensure a collaborative and constructive industrial relations climate Assess actual and potential risks to maintain efficiencies, including authorising spend within financial authority limits and ensuring that the team understand the delegated limits and work within them As a senior manager in a 24/7 operation there will be some out of office hours responsibilities In conjunction with the Head of Department and other senior leaders, contribute to the smooth running of our global radio output and podcast productions across Media Operations Support and develop Operations Managers in their daily duties whilst also line management responsibility of key roles within the team. Are you the right candidate?
We are looking for an Operations Executive who can lead with flair and motivate our teams to achieve their best. You should bring innovative ideas to the table and foster a creative working environment. While great leadership is important, being a good team player is also essential to ensure we work collaboratively across the business, aligning our thinking with organisational and departmental strategy. Key criteria: Content or Operational Team leadership experience desired Relevant operational experience across all types of audio broadcasting including radio and podcasting Empowering team leader who can coach and develop others to perform at their best Inspiring and persuasive communicator with teams and stakeholders Proactive problem solver who takes accountability for resolving issues Collaborative approach and able to build positive relationships and achieve collective outcomes Knowledge of the legislation, regulatory and health and safety framework of broadcasting. Package Description
Salary Range:
£64,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. London weighting may apply Contract type:
Permanent Location:
London with regular travel to London and other BBC sites.
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Operations Executive, Audio , London will lead the Audio Operations team based across the London estate and is a key member of the Media Operations management team. You will be required to work and partner with senior editorial teams in Radio, Podcasting and technology. Job Introduction
BBC Media Operations is at the heart of delivering incredible content across all our platforms for all audiences. Comprising around nine hundred people, it manages the craft and production operations for the BBC’s news, radio, and some sport services across London, Salford, Birmingham with teams across the main UK sites. Our team captures, edits, and produces output 24/7 for TV, radio, and digital platforms. We are experts in our field, with exceptional technical, operational, and production creativity at our core. Working closely with our editorial colleagues, we co-create content that reaches millions of people across the UK and the world daily. The team also manages production services, editing and post-production, stores, some OB bases in England, and the BBC’s fleet of pool and broadcast vehicles. Main Responsibilities This role involves close collaboration with the team’s Operations Managers and is responsible for some of the BBC’s most high-profile and most listened to UK and Global audio and podcast content, including the Today programme on Radio 4 and Newscast on BBC Sounds. As a key member of the Media Operations management team in London, you will work closely with other operational teams on the site to foster a culture of working together. You will also ensure that effective relationships exist across other centres where Media Operations teams are based to ensure that skills and operational experience are maximised across the division.
Key Responsibilities: Serve as a highly visible and trusted leader, focusing on effective management and enhancing staff engagement across a number of teams Oversee the department’s operational staff, managing performance, training, and development Collaborate with production partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality content Align with divisional and departmental objectives to formulate viable and strategic business plans Effectively manage and control the team budget including the management and negotiation of contract to ensure delivery of best value contracts with internal/external suppliers Supporting senior leaders in maintaining effective financial control Ensure timely provision of accurate expenditure forecasts and progress reports, establish and set cost/forecast priorities to enable cost/schedule risks to be identified and managed effectively Stay abreast of industry developments and new technology. Share knowledge and experiences with colleagues, and proactively seek out, recommend, and adopt more effective techniques, ways of working, and best practices to drive efficiencies and deliver value for money Ensure that teams working in sometimes challenging environments are motivated and can contribute fully Maintain and develop close, reciprocal working relationships within our audio teams and with other trading partners to balance creative aspirations with financial and resource constraints, including providing cost-effective budgets, monitoring spend, identifying investment potential and risks Build and maintain relationships with recognised trade unions to ensure a collaborative and constructive industrial relations climate Assess actual and potential risks to maintain efficiencies, including authorising spend within financial authority limits and ensuring that the team understand the delegated limits and work within them As a senior manager in a 24/7 operation there will be some out of office hours responsibilities In conjunction with the Head of Department and other senior leaders, contribute to the smooth running of our global radio output and podcast productions across Media Operations Support and develop Operations Managers in their daily duties whilst also line management responsibility of key roles within the team. Are you the right candidate?
We are looking for an Operations Executive who can lead with flair and motivate our teams to achieve their best. You should bring innovative ideas to the table and foster a creative working environment. While great leadership is important, being a good team player is also essential to ensure we work collaboratively across the business, aligning our thinking with organisational and departmental strategy. Key criteria: Content or Operational Team leadership experience desired Relevant operational experience across all types of audio broadcasting including radio and podcasting Empowering team leader who can coach and develop others to perform at their best Inspiring and persuasive communicator with teams and stakeholders Proactive problem solver who takes accountability for resolving issues Collaborative approach and able to build positive relationships and achieve collective outcomes Knowledge of the legislation, regulatory and health and safety framework of broadcasting. Package Description
Salary Range:
£64,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. London weighting may apply Contract type:
Permanent Location:
London with regular travel to London and other BBC sites.
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