This range is provided by BBC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Transformation Team
LOCATION: Preferably London UK - with regular travel to other BBC locations
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £100,000 - £125,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The BBC is undergoing a major transformation to become a digital-first media organisation that is fit for the future.
We’re rethinking how we work across the BBC (structure, technology, people, and processes) to improve efficiency, effectiveness and both employee & audience experience. Our goal is to build a high-performing organisation and an exceptional place to work.
We are seeking an outstanding Head of Transformation to support this journey. This role will:
* Play a leading role in our Transformation team, which is part of the Group Strategy and Transformation Division.
* Oversee the BBC’s transformation and project portfolio.
* Provide data, reporting, and insights to senior decision-makers and governance bodies.
* Support leadership and capability development in project and change management.
* Shape and communicate a clear transformation narrative across the organisation.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver the BBC’s strategic vision.
Reporting to the Director of Transformation, this role works collaboratively across the BBC.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The Transformation Team drives all critical projects and corporate-level change across the BBC. Our work spans strategic, operational, and cultural initiatives that will reshape the organisation.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
As Head of Transformation, you will:
* Manage the transformation roadmap and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
* Engage senior stakeholders and manage complex issues with strong relationship-building.
* Support project teams to deliver value and build new capabilities.
* Provide transparent, data-driven reporting to senior leadership and governance boards.
* Lead and develop the BBC’s project and change management profession.
* Inspire and manage a team of programme managers, portfolio leads, and coordinators.
* Oversee portfolio risks, issues, dependencies, and governance, reporting to key committees including the Executive Committee and Board.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for a proven transformation leader with deep expertise in project, programme, portfolio, and change management in complex, fast-paced environments.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Previous “Head of” or “Director” level experience leading enterprise-wide transformation with measurable outcomes.
* Advanced practitioner qualifications in both project and change management (e.g. APM, MSP, PMI).
* Track record of building and delivering enterprise change capability.
* Experience in media (broadcast/digital) and/or public sector environments with senior stakeholder engagement.
* Ability to manage multiple strategic change portfolios and competing priorities.
* Demonstrated thought leadership and experience in developing and deploying enterprise-wide project management frameworks.
* Strong leadership, budget management and team leader credentials.
* Experience shaping strategic business transformation and delivering integrated plans.
* Skilled in delivering both design and implementation phases of strategic projects.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BBC by 2x
London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago
London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Head of Programme Delivery (2-year Fixed Term)
London, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago
Associate Director - Strategy & Performance Transformation, Financial Services
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Director/ Head of Operations - FMCG Start Up
Hackney, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Finance & Strategy Director, Rider Care & Operations
London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr