Business Advisor – BBC Content
Join BBC Content as a Business Advisor to shape the briefing strategy, support indie funding, and contribute to projects that influence the future of broadcasting.
Purpose of the Role
Working closely with the Business Partner – Commissioning Supply Executive to manage and deliver in‑person and online briefings for Radio and TV across the UK, while shaping the annual briefing plan. The role also supports the administration of indie development funds for both TV and Radio, provides ad hoc project management support, and contributes to wider activities within the Commissioning Supply Team as required.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
* Support the Commissioning Supply team in delivering the annual briefing strategy, agreeing plans with Genre Directors, the Business Partner Executive, and the Head of Business Commissioning Supply.
* Lead the planning and execution of BBC Content briefings, including large‑scale events, industry festivals (e.g., Edinburgh Television Festival), insight sessions with Audience Research and iPlayer teams, and Diversity & Inclusion events.
* Manage all logistics for in‑person and online briefings—venues, contributors, technical requirements—ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and accessibility standards.
* Oversee the annual budget, forecast and track spend, and ensure adherence to BBC expense policies.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Heads of Commissioning, Screen Agencies, and BBC partners, to align briefings with BBC priorities and Ofcom commitments.
* Support the Indie Support Funds process, acting as first point of contact for applicants, managing queries, and coordinating events for selected companies.
* Work with the Commissioning Website producer to align external messaging and draft communications for producers.
Essential Criteria
* Experience of planning and executing briefing strategies for content within a media setting.
* Experience of working within the TV or Radio industry in a comparable role.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and persuade, and to build internal and external networks.
* An understanding of production & programme making.
* Demonstrable experience of maintaining constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and providing the business with administration and management assistance in an environment of similar complexity.
Desired but Not Required
* Project management skills with an ability to improve organisational effectiveness and support a culture of continuous improvement. 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.
Job Details
* Band: D
* Contract type: Fixed‑term for 9 months
* Department: Commissioning Supply Team, BBC Content
* Location: Hybrid across Glasgow, Belfast, Salford, Birmingham, Cardiff or London
* Salary range: £45,000 – £52,000 (dependent on relevant skills, knowledge and experience)
We are happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to indicate your preference in the application – there is no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
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