Overview
Affairs Manager
DEPARTMENT: Digital, Consumer Tech and Innovation legal and business affairs team, BBC Commercial Rights and Business Affairs
LOCATION: London-based role with hybrid working. All Commercial Rights and Business Affairs colleagues are agile workers; average of 2-3 days per week in BBC buildings in London.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: anticipated salary £62,000 to £72,000 p.a. (plus London Weighting £5,441 p.a.), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. We’re happy to discuss flexible working; indicate your preference in the application (no obligation to decide now). Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join the BBC’s Digital, Consumer Tech & Innovation Legal and Business Affairs team. You’ll provide legal and commercial support for BBC digital products, innovation projects, and technology partnerships. From AI and immersive formats to archive licensing and digital procurement, your work will help the BBC experiment responsibly, protect its assets, and deliver trusted services to audiences. This is a chance to support high-impact work at the heart of the BBC’s digital future.
Why join the team
You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that supports innovation across the BBC. We work on exciting projects involving AI, personalisation, and emerging tech, helping the BBC stay competitive and trusted. You’ll gain exposure to strategic work, develop your skills, and contribute to projects that reach millions. Our team values clarity, agility and knowledge-sharing, and you’ll be supported to grow, influence, and make a meaningful impact.
Your key responsibilities and impact
* Provide legal and business affairs support across BBC digital products, innovation initiatives, and R&D activities.
* Draft and negotiate procurement contracts for digital services and consumer tech, including projects involving generative AI and emerging technologies.
* Advise on legal and commercial risks, including AI, open source, and IP protection, to support responsible innovation.
* Support the BBC Archive, unlocking value from one of the world’s largest multimedia archives.
* Help streamline contracting processes and develop templates and playbooks for faster, smarter dealmaking.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
Our values and inclusivity
You belong. We have a working environment where everyone’s contributions are valued so all employees can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We aim to attract a diverse range of talent to reflect our audiences. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy.
Disability confident We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss.
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