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JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: HR
LOCATION: London, Television Centre - Hybrid
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Head of Performance, Leadership & Capability at BBC Studios is the custodian of critical HR strategies, focused on aligning with commercial objectives through driving high-performance culture, performance management, talent strategy, leadership and executive development, and the broader learning and capability agenda.
This role is integral to the organisation's commercial and cultural success and its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Studios HR Director, it works closely with BBC Group counterparts to align strategy where required and forms part of the Studios HR Leadership Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
Lead the Performance, Leadership and Capability strategy, including:
Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
Design and lead a global talent strategy supporting Studios' commercial and creative priorities.
Build a forward-looking workforce plan anticipating capability gaps.
Align talent plans with business growth ambitions in partnership with Finance, Strategy & Transformation.
Leadership Development & Executive Capability
Implement a leadership framework defining "what great looks like" and deliver a roadmap.
Design targeted leadership and succession programs.
Drive interventions to improve leadership alignment and performance.
High-Performance Culture Enablement
Embed Studios' Culture & Values into leadership.
Build capability programs that shift behaviours.
Partner with CPO on plans to reduce bureaucracy and increase empowerment.
Learning & Capability Development
Deliver BBC Studios' global learning ecosystem-skills architecture, platforms, pathways and academies.
Scale programs in AI/GenAI, data literacy, financial acumen, negotiation, creative leadership, IP value creation.
Ensure continuous skill development through blended solutions
Talent Identification, Mobility & Succession
Lead global succession planning for critical roles.
Embed robust talent reviews and high-potential identification.
Create internal mobility programs that accelerate movement.
Performance & Capability Management
Co-own the performance cycle, ensuring leadership accountability.
Build toolkits for managers to drive clarity, coaching, and development planning.
Strengthen talent and performance insights for senior stakeholders.
DEI-Centered Talent & Development Strategy
Integrate DEI objectives into all development programs and pipelines.
Embed inclusion and safety into leadership behaviours.
Partner with DEI team on representation and progression strategies.
Additional Responsibilities
Support capability programs for creative and commercial talent.
Build analytics dashboards and provide actionable insights.
Enable major transformation programs through capability diagnostics and transition learning.
Curate a global network of learning partners and manage procurement and ROI for L&D spend.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA;
Adept at leading a diverse and high-performing global talent management function
Experience leading talent transformation and strategy within an international matrix managed, multi-product & multi-channel/platform commercial organisation, linking talent strategy to commercial growth & direction
Ability to implement leadership frameworks and clear succession planning
Experience coaching at executive level
The ability to provide thought leadership, creativity, innovation and clear direction to the role; able to foster strong performance and contribute operational skills
Able to lead with long-term vision using innovative creative, technical and/or professional skills
Prior experience of working with board level stakeholders as a trusted partner in a global business, with the ability to communicate with credibility to commercial and creative leaders
High resiliency and stamina
DESIRABLE CRITERIA;
Experience working in the media or related industries.
If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest, we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.