HR Business Partner

BBC Nordic; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

London weighting

Bonus potential

Pension contributions (up to 10%)

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

BBC Studios is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to collaborate with leaders across the Chief Operating Office and to shape divisional people strategies. You’ll deliver exceptional employee experience and drive transformation, partnering with senior leaders to develop talent and performance.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will provide data‑led guidance, lead projects, and support an autonomous HR function in a dynamic, global media environment. This is a hybrid London-based role.

Formación

• Significant experience at HR Business Partner level, leading organisational, transformational and cultural change.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with leaders to deliver people plans aligned to priorities.
• Work with Head of HR on divisional people strategy and local implementation.
• Coach and advise leaders using data and Centres of Expertise.
• Design effective, best‑practice people solutions with autonomy.
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and support the wider HR team and coach junior colleagues.

Conocimientos

HRBP leadership

coaching leaders

data-driven decision-making

stakeholder management

transformation & culture change

Herramientas

HR analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: 7 Month Fixed-Term Contract - Full-time
DEPARTMENT: HR
LOCATION: London Television Centre – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £70,000 plus London Weighting and bonus, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative HR community driving meaningful change across BBC Studios. You’ll partner with influential leaders, shape divisional people strategies, and play a hands‑on role in delivering an exceptional employee experience. This is a chance to influence transformation at scale while growing your expertise in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This HRBP role partners with leaders across the Chief Operating Office (COO) to deliver people solutions that support business objectives. The COO Group is a c.700-strong global function encompassing Business & Legal Affairs, Technology, Operations, Transformation, Risk, Property, Talent Accounting, Rights Management, CRM, Data & Insights, and more. Responsible for critical areas including technology, legal, governance, sustainability, global media supply chain and talent payments, the COO Group plays a central role in the success of BBC Studios. Reporting to the Head of HR, the HRBP will drive organisational and cultural change, provide data‑led people advice, and translate strategy into practical action, helping create a high‑performing, future‑focused employee experience.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Partner with leaders across functions/divisions to deliver people plans aligned to wider organisational priorities.
• Work closely with the Head of HR on divisional people strategy and local implementation.
• Coach and advise leaders using insight, data, and tools from Centres of Expertise.
• Operate with autonomy to design effective, best‑practice people solutions.
• Deliver an excellent people experience through projects and pan‑BBC initiatives.
• Lead or support transformation, change, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and support the wider HR team, including coaching and task‑managing junior colleagues.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience at HR Business Partner level, leading organisational, transformational and cultural change, with a strong focus on talent, performance, and capability.
• Ability to balance long‑term strategic thinking with hands‑on operational delivery.
• Strong coaching skills and confidence partnering with senior leaders to develop talent and drive performance.
• Skilled in using data and insights to shape solutions across culture, talent, and organisational effectiveness.
• Experience working with unions and managing complex stakeholder environments.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Exposure to the media, broadcasting, or creative industries.
• Experience working within the Tech / Legal / Business Operational space

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

#BBCSTUDIOS

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.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

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.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about BBC Studios

Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annualleave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy anextra 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.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

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.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

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]

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.