Glasgow, GBR, G511DA
London, GBR, W1A 1AA
Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Product Group
LOCATION: London, Glasgow, Salford – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £85k 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’re looking for a talented Software Engineering Team Lead to join our Onboarding & Activation Group in the Mobile Experiences team where “we turn audience curiosity into weekly habit”. This role would suit someone who is passionate about native app development as well as people development.
As a leader you will drive the development of innovative and engaging product experiences for BBC’s mobile apps, including iPlayer, Sounds, News, Sport, and Weather, and deliver a world‑class experience to millions of audience members every day.
You will recruit, manage, lead, set direction and coordinate software development tasks across a variety of initiatives and programmes. You will coach and mentor direct line reports, supporting them to develop their strengths and invest in their talents.
Our teams are self‑organising and highly collaborative, comprising engineers, testers, UX designers, technical architects, and product owners. We build following Continuous Delivery practices with a strong focus on modern development frameworks.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Early User Journey: Onboarding to Activation – this group focuses on the moments that decide whether a user sticks with BBC mobile apps or disappears after first use. From first encounter through to activation, we shape experiences that build value, trust, and repeat behaviour, reducing early drop‑off and setting users up for long‑term engagement.
Working in a cross‑functional team alongside Product and Design, you will contribute to turning these critical moments into clear, usable journeys that help users form habits quickly and confidently.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Lead a team of 4‑6 Software Engineers.
* Drive the ambition to build an outstanding engineering team and culture.
* Mentor and develop team members and peers to achieve their full potential.
* Drive technical direction and decision‑making.
* Learn new technologies and techniques.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* The ability to lead successful teams of Software Engineers.
* Experience of either Android or iOS development with a proven track record of building native mobile apps.
* The ability to work collaboratively with cross‑discipline peers such as Product and UX & communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues at all levels.
* Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps.
* Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
* DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Amazon Web Services.
* Proficiency in Swift or Kotlin.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
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.
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Life at BBC
* Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
* Excellent career and professional development.
* Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
* A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.
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: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
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