Head of Broadcast Technology

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Head of Broadcast Technology to shape the future of Parliamentary broadcasting. In this hybrid role, you will oversee broadcast technology infrastructure, manage high-profile projects, and collaborate with various teams to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience in delivering impactful services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience managing delivery of operational, technical and strategic solutions.
• Ability to negotiate cost-effective solutions with stakeholders.
• Experience working effectively with media organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead broadcast technology infrastructure management.
• Oversee technology strategy balancing operations and innovation.
• Work with external consultants and contractors.

Skills

Managing technical broadcasting projects

Excellent interpersonal skills

Cost control management

Broadcast and digital technology understanding

Stakeholder influence

Job description

What you'll be doing

As the Head of Broadcast Technology at the UK Parliament, you'll take the lead in shaping the future of how Parliament connects with the public through cutting-edge broadcast and digital systems. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, dynamic team at the heart of democracy, delivering high-quality live and on-demand coverage of Parliamentary proceedings to millions of viewers across the UK and beyond.

You'll oversee Parliament's broadcast technology infrastructure, managing the lifecycle of critical systems, embedding new tech, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Working closely with our Sound & Vision contractor, external consultants, and internal teams like the Parliamentary Digital Service, you'll set and deliver the PBU's technology strategy, balancing no-fail daily operations with forward-thinking innovation.

If you're a broadcast professional with deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for delivering impactful, audience-facing services, this is your chance to shape the future of Parliamentary broadcasting.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of managing the delivery of operational, technical and strategic high-profile solutions;
• The ability to manage technical broadcasting projects with an understanding of broadcast and digital technology;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced and high-profile environment;
• Experience of managing and being accountable for cost control and managing stakeholder expectations, especially with negotiating cost-effective solutions;
• Experience of working effectively with media organisations and of managing technical support contracts.

Next Stepsand Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 750-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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