Head of Content & Media Development

Bauer Media Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A media organization based in the UK is seeking a Head of Content & Media Development to lead a team delivering impactful learning solutions. This hybrid role involves designing workshops, managing a team, and creating engaging content. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 qualification in Education and experience in content creation. Benefits include 28 days holiday, access to training, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Internal training access

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• A Level 5 or higher qualification in Education.
• Previous experience in content creation and media production.
• Experience as a presenter or facilitator.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver workshops across content and media provision.
• Line manage a small delivery team.
• Create engaging content for the learning management system.

Skills

Content creation

Media production

Training delivery

IT literacy

Education

Level 5 qualification in Education

Job description

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Bauer Academy are owned by and operate inside Bauer Media. We are passionate about empowering individuals and cultivating high performance with impactful learning solutions. We create environments where everyone can reach their potential and where teams can connect, collaborate, and thrive.

The Difference you will make

As Head of Content & Media Development you will play an important role within Bauer Academy’s delivery team. Focused on subject areas that are integral to Bauer Academy’s portfolio and aligned with Bauer Media’s passions and expertise. This role leads a talented team of educators that carefully design and deliver impactful learning solutions, including apprenticeships.

Your role

• Design and deliver workshops across Bauer Academy’s content and media provision.
• Line manage a small delivery team, including regular 1:1s, weekly check‑ins, performance & development discussions.
• Create engaging content for Bauer Academy’s learning management system.
• Support Bauer Academy’s co‑creation services by creating multimedia content that enhances what we offer clients.
• Day‑to‑day coordination of activities and programmes.
• Oversee the delivery of relevant apprenticeships, following established Bauer Academy processes and KPIs.
• As a Programme Lead, manage end to end apprenticeship cohorts.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and data as required for each project / programme.
• Thought leadership on industry trends and innovative teaching practices specifically for this creative subject area.

The Skills you will bring

• A Level 5 or higher qualification in Education.
• Previous experience in content creation and media production subject areas.
• Experience acting as a presenter or facilitator.
• Able to deliver high‑quality training virtually and face‑to‑face.
• Confident in liaising with line managers, clients, and learners.
• Strong I.T. literacy – comfortable learning and using new platforms.

Working Pattern/Location

This a Hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and one of our office in either Manchester, Peteborough or London. It is 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible approach to working hours and locations. Occasional travel will be expected, for example to employer premises to deliver workshops or for client meetings. Out‑of‑hours working may be required, particularly during audits and inspections.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here.

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our commitment to Safeguarding, we ensure that we follow our Safer Recruitment policy. This includes online checks, referencing and a DBS check.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail].

For any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.

About Bauer Academy

We are proud to be the home of our award‑winning education business, The Bauer Academy.

Bauer Academy is a training provider unlike any other because we are part of one of the world’s biggest media businesses.

Our multi‑media training provider is recognised on the Register of Government Approved Apprenticeship Training Providers, certified by the Education and Skills Funding Authority and examination centre for bodies including the NCTJ and CiM.

The Academy combines the worlds of media, business and education to design and deliver unique learning & development opportunities including, Apprenticeship Standard programmes, customised corporate training and powerful community projects.

The Bauer Academy also has a long history of creating community projects, partnering with organisations such as the Big Lottery, Prince’s Trust and the European Social Fund, to train under‑represented individuals new creative skills that assist with their employability prospects. In turn, this has created a significant new talent pipeline for Bauer Media and our partner businesses.

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today’s Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!

Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi‑national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

Date Job Posting Last Updated: 1 Dec 2025

Location:

London, GB, NW1 2PL Peterborough, GB, PE2 6EA Manchester, GB, M15 4PR