LOCATION: London or Salford - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £80,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We are happy to discuss flexible working options. Please indicate your preference in the application; however, there is no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
JOB PURPOSE
Our mission in Authoring & Curation is to enable BBC editorial teams to reach audiences across the globe. We build and optimise the tools that power our digital landscape. Authoring & Curation is central to the BBC's digital-first future, harnessing emerging technologies, user research, and data analysis to ensure that BBC content creators have the tools to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving audience.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
We are seeking a motivated, technically-capable Senior Product Manager to lead the next phase of our Content Metadata capability, a key part of strategic initiatives across the BBC Product Group. You will unite editorial, data, UX, and engineering teams to enhance our metadata services and tooling—transforming bold ideas into scalable systems that empower colleagues across the BBC to improve the experience for millions. This is a unique opportunity to shape how the BBC curates, personalises, and makes content discoverable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
1. Strategy: Take ownership of the product vision and strategy for a defined metadata area, translating high-level strategic priorities into actionable, outcome-focused product roadmaps and plans.
2. Deliver Scalable Solutions: Lead the product lifecycle for metadata tools and services, including discovery and delivery phases, building scalable, user-focused solutions across content types, platforms, and use cases.
3. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with engineering, UX, data, editorial, and policy teams to understand needs, align priorities, and deliver integrated solutions that unlock value from metadata, applying agile practices for iterative delivery.
4. Product Expertise: Use strong product thinking to guide teams through decisions and trade-offs. Champion outcome-focused practices, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Benefits may vary if joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
OUR VALUES AND INCLUSION
We foster a working environment that values and respects every individual's contribution so all employees can belong, thrive, and reach their full potential. We aim to attract a diverse workforce to better reflect and serve our audiences. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT
We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or role, please contact us via email to discuss.
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CONTACT AND LEGAL INFORMATION
BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, London, W12 7FA.
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