Commercial and Rights and Business Affairs Executive

BBC Group and Public Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK seeks a Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive to provide legal expertise and support in negotiation and contract management. This hybrid role involves collaboration with various departments and requires experience in contract negotiation and a commercial approach. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in managing projects to deadlines and a solid understanding of broadcasting and media trends. Competitive benefits include a flexible work schedule and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual leave of 26 days plus bank holidays

Defined pension with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Experience of negotiating contracts.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects to deadlines.
• Adaptable ability to examine and summarise complex data.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support in drafting and managing contracts.
• Advise on contract terms and copyright clearance.
• Collaborate with various departments as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial approach

Project management

Data analysis

Job description

Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive – Extend Talent Pool

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Band C
Salary between £28,000- £44,000 per annum based on knowledge and experience.
London Weighting Allowance of £5319 also offered.
The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Location: London, Television Centre
Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

TALENT POOL

• This talent pool is an opportunity for Senior Commercial, Rights Business Affairs Managers interested in working with us.
• It isn’t a live role and doesn’t guarantee you will end up working with us. Talent pools are a chance for us to identify, meet and collate talent so that we can move more quickly and efficiently when opportunities come up.
• You don't have to be available now to apply. You may be working in another role but thinking about a move when the right thing comes up, or perhaps you’ve always wanted to work for BBC Studios. This talent pool is a chance for us to engage with those who want to work with us now or in the future.
• If you are selected our Talent Acquisition team will invite you for a screening call, after that you will be invited to join the talent pool which means you will be considered if/when suitable opportunities come up.
• When we're looking to hire we may approach individuals from the talent pool directly if they have the specific skills and experience required. On other occasions we will send roles to the whole group, or if we feel we need a wider reach, advertise publicly through BBC Careers (those in the talent pool will be welcome to apply).
• If you are informed about an opportunity via the talent pool you will still need to attend an interview or assessment for the role, and most likely enter into a competitive process with other candidates.
• Ultimately, this is an opportunity to start a conversation with us. We’ve carved out dedicated time to read applications and speak with candidates, so if you’re keen to work with us, now’s the time to let us know.

EXTEND

This talent pool is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply, you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. For more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage (Extend Code: EX2324).

THE ROLE

Step into the world of BBC Studios, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. A commercial Rights & Business Affairs Executive you will play a crucial role by providing legal expertise, support and strong negotiating skills, it is a unique role that will allow you to work on a variety of projects and collaborate within teams within the organisation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offering comprehensive support in drafting, negotiation and contract management for a wide range of productions and development agreements.
• Advising on issues including contract terms, foreign production shoots and employment of foreign artists, copyright clearance, framework agreements and contributor fees.
• Ensuring the necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary programme exploitation as required.
• Working closely and collaboratively with various departments and be a trusted advisor to them.
• Building and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships both internally (including Commissioning, Editorial Policy, other legal and business affairs teams and BBC Studios Distribution) and externally.
• Ensuring that BBC Studios’ policies and standards are adhered to and translated into compliant deals with a pan‑BBC approach.
• Assisting with mitigating legal, contractual and business affairs risk and managing brand and IP protection.
• Using software as required to manage and produce contractual documentation and ensure accurate and current record keeping.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

• Experience of negotiating contracts.
• A business‑oriented and commercial approach which enables a quick response to market changes.
• A proven track record of having managed and/or delivered projects to deadlines.
• Adaptable ability to examine and summarise complex data.
• An informed and broad interest in broadcasting and media as well as knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends.

DESIRABLE

• Business affairs experience in the television, radio and/or digital media industry would be an advantage.
• Legal education or qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on [e-mail]

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35‑hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science‑based Net Zero targets here.
• Career development in a values‑led purpose‑driven culture.

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss 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: [e-mail]