Business Advisor

BBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation seeks a dynamic professional to support the commissioning team in delivering briefing strategies for Radio and TV across the UK. This role involves managing logistics for briefings, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, and providing support for indie development funds. The ideal candidate should have experience within media and a proven ability to influence and manage relationships. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing briefing strategies for content in media.
• Experience in TV or Radio industry in a similar role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual briefing strategy with Commissioning teams.
• Lead planning and execution of BBC content briefings.
• Manage logistics for online and in-person briefings.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Sales Experience

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Cold Calling

Lean Six Sigma

Upselling

Business Management

Regulatory Reporting

SAP Supply Chain Management

Economic Development

Product Development

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term for 9 months.

DEPARTMENT: Commissioning Supply Team BBC Content

LOCATION: Glasgow Belfast Salford Birimingham Cardiff or London Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 45000 - 52000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

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.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Joining this team means becoming part of a dynamic and collaborative environment at the heart of Radio and TV commissioning. Youll play a key role in shaping the briefing strategy supporting creative development through indie funding and contributing to projects that influence the future of broadcasting. With opportunities to work on diverse initiatives and collaborate with talented professionals this role offers variety impact and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the industry.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Working within the Commissioning Supply team youll support Commissioning teams in delivering the annual briefing strategy agreeing plans with Genre Directors the Business Partner Commissioning Supply Exec and Head of Business Commissioning Supply. Youll 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.

Youll manage all logistics for in-person and online briefingsvenues contributors technical requirementsensuring compliance with Health & Safety and accessibility standards. Youll oversee your own annual budget forecast and track spend and ensure adherence to BBC expense policies.

Collaboration is key : youll work with internal and external stakeholders including Heads of Commissioning Screen Agencies and BBC partners to align briefings with BBC priorities and Ofcom commitments while staying informed on industry personnel changes.

Youll also support the Indie Support Funds process acting as first point of contact for applicants managing queries and coordinating events for selected companies. Additionally youll work with the Commissioning Website producer to align external messaging and draft communications for producers.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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 wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Key Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Sales Experience
• Compliance Management
• Risk Management
• Cold Calling
• Lean Six Sigma
• Upselling
• Business Management
• Regulatory Reporting
• SAP Supply Chain Management
• Economic Development
• Product Development