Line Producer (Silent Witness HETV)

BBC Group and Public Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Line Producer for its acclaimed crime drama, Silent Witness. This pivotal role involves overseeing production budgets, managing a talented team, and ensuring the creative vision aligns with financial realities. The position is based in Birmingham, where the production is set to thrive. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in drama production, strong leadership skills, and a passion for storytelling. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Manager or Line Producer in drama, ideally HETV.
• Thorough knowledge of production processes and craft roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead in balancing creative aspirations with financial constraints.
• Manage and update production budgets effectively.

Skills

Production Management

Budget Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Knowledge of Silent Witness

Education

Experience in Drama Production

Knowledge of Production Processes

Tools

Movie Magic Budgeting

Job description

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Line Producer (Silent Witness HETV)

Production Management

Fixed Term - Full Time

Job Closing Date: 25th May 2025

THE ROLE

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, Eastenders, Casualty, Prehistoric Planet and 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.

ABOUT DRAMA PRODUCTIONS

BBC Studios Drama Productions sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning soaps and dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week.

EastEnders, Casualty, River City and Pobol y Cwm remain a constant source of gripping entertainment, with addictive storylines and loveable characters year on year; as well as award-winning crime drama Silent Witness and our fabulous cosy crime shows Father Brown, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Detectives.

At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we’re passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on providing some of the most supportive, hands-on editorial and production training opportunities across the whole of the UK.

THE ROLE

BBC1 multi-award winning, high-end crime drama, Silent Witness, is looking for an experienced drama Line Producer to join the show.

As fans of the show will know, lead character, Nikki, has been tasked with setting up a forensic centre of excellence in Birmingham – so this role will be based at the production’s new home in Digbeth, West Midlands.

With overall responsibility for the budget and well-being, the Line Producer is the linchpin of production. In addition to managing a large production management team, you will work closely with the Production Exec and Exec to balance ambition with budget, and support bold, adventurous storylines.

You will build and nurture strong and open relationships across all departments, being a point of escalation for issues relating to cast and crew. You will be a confident and assertive leader and have experience of managing HETV drama budgets.

The role is based at The Bond, Digbeth. We need the Line Producer to be available to be in the office 5 days per week. There may be times when working from home is possible but we need someone who lives local to the set.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take a lead in balancing creative aspirations with financial and resource constraints
• Manage, update and rework the budget. Knowledge of Movie Magic Budgeting is essential
• Understand editorial ambitions of the programme and offer cost effective solutions
• Draft, negotiate and manage overall production plans/schedules and operational logistics, identifying effective use of staff and resources and advising on alternative approaches, facilities and suppliers as appropriate within budgetary constraints
• Ensure successful delivery of programmes to budget and schedule without sacrificing creative integrity through effective planning, monitoring and control of the production
• Ensure the production team understands and carries out responsibilities for ensuring all programmes meet copyright, legal, commercial rights, metadata management and delivery requirements, etc
• Build, lead, motivate and inspire a team of production management staff and all other direct reports, setting objectives that support the strategic aims for the Production support
• Take the lead on driving forward any strategies on new ways of working for a BBC Drama including changes arising from new technology, development of multiplatform content and media asset management
• Ensure the Production complies with all BBC policies and guidelines, including upholding Editorial Values, compliance with Health and Safety regulations, employment policies and BBC Studio Diversity and Inclusion policy
• Ensure the Production’s continued commitment to training in the West Midlands, working closely with BBC Studios Training Academy
• Working closely with the Production Executive to implement and manage sustainability practices
• Working closely with the Production’s Access Co-ordinator, ensuring that access and adjustments are made for for all Deaf, Disabled or Neurodivergent (DDN) cast and crew

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

• Experience as a Production Manager or Line Producer working in drama – ideally HETV
• Experience of reconciling artistic aspiration with financial constraint
• Thorough knowledge of the production process, including studio/location, live/pre-recorded processes, craft roles and facility/technical requirements
• Experience of working in a role where you have worked strategically, using lateral thinking and quick decision making skills, challenging assumptions and developing and driving new ways of working
• Experience of recruiting, leading, managing and motivating production teams, demonstrating motivational and inspirational leadership to maintain a creative and collaborative and high performing culture
• Knowledge of internal and external resource and facilities markets and market costs and knowledge to assess competence of contractors/suppliers to meet BBC requirements
• Enthusiasm, interest and knowledge of Silent Witness

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here .

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here .

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here .

If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on [e-mail]

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Contract: Freelance / Attachment
Location: The Bond, Digbeth, Birmingham
Salary: Depending on experience – Band 2 drama budget
Ideal contract dates: October 2025 – September 2026

NEXT STEPS

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.

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.

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.