Director Of Product Engineering (Experiences)
Flexible Hybrid (with regular time in key BBC locations like Salford, Leeds, Harrogate, Cardiff, Manchester, Newcastle or London)
Permanent Role
About The Role
Were looking for a senior engineering leader to join the BBC at a transformative moment in our digital journey. This role isnt just about owning the experience layer across mobile, web and TV - its about shaping how 400+ engineers collaborate, innovate, and deliver seamless digital products that truly serve our audiences, wherever they are.
As Director of Product Engineering (Experiences), youll lead with deep technical credibility and a visible, people-first presence. Youll work cross-functionally with product, design and delivery peers - as well as the wider Technology & Product Group - to build modern, resilient platforms and drive transformation at scale.
Youll be a core part of the BBCs future as they look ahead to 2027 and beyond - ensuring they dont just keep pace, but lead.
Who Were Looking For
Were after someone who can do more than manage, someone who can lead, influence and inspire. The ideal person is:
* A T-shaped leader - someone who brings deep engineering expertise and breadth of vision to connect dots across disciplines, systems and teams.
* A builder of engineering culture - who understands that people, practice, and purpose go hand in hand.
* A visible and trusted presence - someone who shows up, listens, challenges, mentors, and steers teams where they need to go.
* Politically and socially astute - able to navigate nuance, engage stakeholders toe-to-toe, and make confident, empathetic decisions in a complex organisation.
* Transformation-savvy - this is a large-scale, multi-year shift. Youll help us thrive, not just survive.
Youll be comfortable moving across their UK footprint - especially in Salford (engineering hub), but also Leeds, Harrogate, Cardiff and beyond - making in-person time count where its needed most. A day a fortnight onsite in certain locations is realistic, and flexibility is built in.
What Youll Be Doing
* Own and deliver the engineering vision for the BBCs audience-facing digital experiences - mobile, web, apps, TV, voice, and more.
* Lead a 400-strong engineering community across multiple sites and functions.
* Drive the delivery of complex technical programmes and help mature our practices, capabilities, and leadership bench.
* Partner with senior BBC stakeholders to align engineering work with organisational goals and public value.
* Build a connected, inclusive, and high-performing culture that empowers teams and nurtures talent at all levels.
* Constantly evolve our engineering strategy to meet the demands of audiences, technology shifts, and industry disruption.
* Champion continuous improvement and modern software practices - from CI/CD to cloud infrastructure to scalable systems design.
What Youll Need
* Proven track record delivering large-scale technical programmes in complex environments.
* A strong software engineering background - youve been on the journey and know what great looks like.
* Experience leading high-performing teams across distributed locations.
* High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence diverse, senior stakeholders.
* Strong commercial acumen - with experience managing significant budgets and regulated procurements.
What We Offer
* Excellent career progression in one of the UKs most respected organisations
* Flexible hybrid working, including regular time on-site as needed
* Competitive salary and pension, with 35-hour weeks and 26+ days annual leave
* Access to outstanding development opportunities through the BBC Academy
* Inclusive, values-driven culture that encourages everyone to show up as their authentic self
Whats Next?
Were excited to hear from leaders who want to make a real difference at scale. If youre passionate about modern engineering, inspired by public purpose, and ready to lead bold transformation then I would love to hear from you.
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