Executive Editor, Humber & Lincs - EXTEND
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC Local
LOCATION: Hull & Lincoln
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £72,000 - £90,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
BBC EXTEND
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non‑apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
For more information on BBC Extend, visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As an Executive Editor in BBC Local two days are never the same. From overseeing creative programming to ensuring everyone on your teams can deliver great work – there is never a dull moment. Running BBC Radio Humberside & BBC Radio Lincolnshire is an opportunity to lead two talented audio teams and ensure they continue to meet local audience needs on both linear and digital platforms. If you have great vision, you’re fiercely creative and are an energetic, resilient leader – this could be the role for you.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is a region that prides itself on its close relationship with local communities and the quality of creative content it delivers. You’ll be joining a leadership team of high achievers who are passionate about where they live and have a track record of leading with bold thinking and creative risk‑taking.
BBC Local is the front door to the BBC, so if you like finding and developing new local talent off‑air this is a great place to be. We’re also future‑focussed – running BBC Radio Humberside & Radio Lincolnshire offers a great opportunity to experiment with new ideas for linear and digital audio. It will also provide a chance to put all your people coaching skills to good use in regular team and one‑to‑one feedback.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Oversee the audio teams in Hull and Lincolnshire, building on their recent successes and setting a vision in line with the divisional strategy.
* Hold regular team briefs and individual meetings, ensuring both teams are aware of their KPIs/targets and have the support they need to deliver.
* Maintain a deep understanding of target audiences for both stations and develop ideas for reaching underserved groups.
* Split time across both sites, prioritising where focus is required next.
* Provide inspirational leadership, support career development and talent retention, acting as a role model.
* Collaborate with other regional leaders to maximise content impact and innovate pitches for digital platforms.
* Role‑model BBC values, fostering a positive, engaged and supportive culture.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Editorial leadership experience
* Track record for leading creativity and innovation
* Demonstrable understanding of audiences to BBC Local and the opportunities for growth
* First‑class communication skills
* Energy and resilience
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
* Evidence of changing workplace culture, challenging poor behaviour/performance
* Experience managing change
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
CONTACT
For general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
REDELOYMENT
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and will give them priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Employees at risk of redundancy will have their applications considered alongside anyone else.
EEO STATEMENT
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We aim to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. All employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
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