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Job Package
1. Job reference 18599
2. Band: D
3. Contract type: 12 months FTC / Attachment
4. Location: Glasgow or London, hybrid
5. Salary: up to £55,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
6. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 23:59
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Benefits include a negotiable 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. More details can be found in our candidate pack.
If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, please contact: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. For general queries, contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
Job Introduction
We are building a next-generation data platform for seamless access to the BBC’s large archive of programme information, metadata, subtitles, transcripts, production data, and restrictions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of transforming our platform and operations.
Main Responsibilities
1. Design core data models to support search, discovery, metadata management, and data-driven decision-making.
2. Design efficient data processes and collaborate with architects, engineers, and analysts to implement them.
3. Implement best practices in data governance and management across the Archives.
4. Lay foundations for further development of the Archive data ecosystem and new data technologies such as machine learning and AI.
5. Define strategies for monitoring and improving data quality.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate has skills in data modelling, process design, and analytics, and will help shape our data platform and transformation efforts. You will work with a diverse team including analysts, architects, engineers, and product managers.
Essential Skills
* Understanding of core data management principles
* Entity-Relationship data modelling experience
* SQL proficiency, including regex
* Experience with complex data sets and formats
* Experience with AWS cloud environments
* Self-motivated with an interest in learning new technologies
* Passion for data
Desirable Skills
* Data governance experience
* Experience with other database types
* Ability to present data solutions to non-technical audiences
* Experience with media metadata
* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and Agile environments
About The BBC
The BBC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. We prioritize redeployment of employees seeking alternative roles within the organization and consider flexible working requests.
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