Resource Scheduler

The Bbc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Cardiff is seeking a Resource Scheduler to contract and schedule resources across various departments. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic business needs. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and excellent career development opportunities within an inclusive team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental and health care

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple requirements.
• Ability to adapt to continually changing business needs.
• Sound knowledge of scheduling systems and well-developed IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills to work with colleagues at different seniorities.

Responsibilities

• Contract and schedule resources according to operational requirements.
• Act as first point of contact for scheduling queries.
• Monitor resource utilisation and produce reports.
• Assist management with scheduling of leave.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to adapt to changing needs

Knowledge of scheduling systems

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Overview

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £24,600 - £28,700 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Purpose of the role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Resource Scheduler to become an integral part of our team, working in close collaboration with Operational departments across BBC Wales and a wide array of external partners. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will need to effectively contract and schedule resources including staff, facilities, and equipment. This will be carried out in line with production schedules, transmission requirements and conditions of service.

Why join the team

Join the vibrant and inclusive team at BBC Cymru Wales, where creativity thrives through collaboration and every voice truly matters. Within this dynamic and fast-paced setting, you will discover a strong sense of purpose supported by a culture that champions inclusion and well-being—empowering you to grow both personally and professionally. Our team leads planning and scheduling across a wide range of areas, including (but not limited to) Studios and OBs, Audio, Post Production, TV Presentation, Graphics, Technology, Sport, and News production.

Your key responsibilities and impact

• Contract and schedule resources in accordance with requirements, conditions of service and the objectives of the operational areas.
• Act as first point of contact for routine scheduling queries and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Monitor the utilisation of resources and produce reports to ensure effective and efficient scheduling.
• Liaise with scheduling colleagues and other project and production teams to ensure that forward scheduling meets future requirements.
• Produce schedules of work in advance.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of standard rates, negotiating and engaging freelance effort as necessary to cover resourcing pressures at short notice.
• Ensure that additional hours and days worked are recorded accurately on the scheduling system and have been sanctioned at the appropriate level.
• Ensure information in the system is updated within specified deadlines to allow for the production of accurate management and financial information.
• Assist management with the proactive control and scheduling of leave including annual, exceptional, additional, etc.
• Run reports to ensure that information held on the system is accurate and complete, ensuring there is no missing data.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be considered appropriate and be willing to adopt a flexible approach.

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple requirements from various departments.
• Ability to adapt to continually changing business needs.
• Sound knowledge and experience of scheduling systems, with well-developed IT skills and the ability to quickly learn digital systems.
• Good knowledge of policies and the Working Time Directive to enable support of Resource Scheduling.
• Ability to maintain awareness of key dates/deadlines and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at differing levels of seniority across a wide range of roles.
• Team player who can contribute valuably to business discussions.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

We have a values-based organisation where the way we do things is as important as what we do. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are a disability-confident employer. If you need adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or to carry out this role, please contact us via email to discuss.

Benefits and life at BBC

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with an option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

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