JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Attachment / Fixed-term Contract until March 2027, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport
LOCATION: Salford - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £51,000 - £61,000 per annum
We're happy to discuss flexible working.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead the technical delivery and operation of Outside Broadcasts (OBs), providing on-site leadership and acting as the primary engineering contact to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance and performance. Working across all Sport Production areas (Video, Audio, Stories and Online), you’ll collaborate with production teams and key partners—including Outside Broadcast suppliers, BBC Technology, Timeline, Dock10 and other third-party providers—to help shape how sport is delivered across an evolving range of platforms.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of Outside Broadcasts, providing on-site leadership and acting as the primary engineering contact to ensure high standards and successful live output.
* Lead and manage multi-disciplinary technical teams on site, including day-to-day oversight, coaching and performance feedback to ensure effective delivery.
* Oversee technical suppliers, managing performance against KPIs, commercial agreements and budgets, ensuring value for money and alignment with BBC policies.
* Play a key role in planning and delivering major sporting events (including the Olympic Games, World Cup and Wimbledon), supporting complex, high-profile productions.
* Partner closely with production teams to advise on workflows, technical solutions and broadcast planning, assessing feasibility, risks and cost implications.
* Ensure safe and compliant delivery of OBs, leading on risk management and adherence to BBC Health & Safety standards and industry regulations.
* Drive innovation across OB and digital workflows, leading on connectivity and transmission solutions while contributing to long-term technical strategy with BBC Technology.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Strong outside broadcast engineering knowledge with experience of working as a technical producer on site.
* Outstanding operational awareness and judgement.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively lead teams.
* Good knowledge of connectivity systems and differing types of codec choices and their configurations.
* Independent self-starter expecting to travel extensively to OB sites.
If you possess these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply.
EEO / DIVERSITY STATEMENT
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. The BBC is 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 reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary package, flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
* Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
* Excellent career and professional development.
* Support in your working life, including flexible working which can be discussed at any point during the application, selection or offer.
Information at a Glance
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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