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Closing Date: 10-Sep-2024

THE ROLE
How To Apply
The BBC has engaged an executive search firm, Korn Ferry, to manage the selection process for this role. Please be aware that your application will be managed by Korn Ferry, who will have access to your CV and personal details for the purpose of this vacancy only.
Should you want any further information about the role, or to speak with someone, please contact Grant Duncan or Madelaine Burton of Korn Ferry, at the following email address: bbc-adresponse@kornferry.com
Job Introduction
The British Broadcasting Corporation is the world’s leading public service broadcaster and occupies a special place in the cultural life of the UK. The BBC’s mission is defined by Royal Charter: to act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain.
The BBC is independent in all matters concerning the fulfilment of its mission and the promotion of the public purposes. It is funded primarily by the licence fee and seeks to deliver distinctive content that serves all audiences. It does this through – a  portfolio of television services, ten UK-wide radio networks, two national radio services in each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and 39 local radio stations across England and the Channel Islands, award-winning and industry-defining digital products including iPlayer, BBC Sounds, apps for News, Sport and Weather, Children’s online services and trusted and impartial news for audiences across the world, delivered through the BBC World Service on television, radio and online in more than 40 languages.
In addition to this, the BBC’s Commercial operations – including the producer and distributor BBC Studios, the BBC’s Global News Channel and the Studioworks production services business – generate additional revenue for investment in new programming and services for UK audiences.
The BBC has an annual income of c.£5bn, made up of licence fee and commercial revenues. It employs over 20,000 people and has bases across the UK and in 59 countries globally.
This is a crucial time for the BBC as it faces an increasingly competitive landscape. Its mission to provide a universal service for audiences across the whole of the UK is challenged by new technologies and audience behaviour. At the same time, scrutiny of the Corporation – from government, parliaments, regulators and stakeholders – remains intense. The BBC needs to be able to respond confidently to that scrutiny and engage stakeholders with its vision for the future of public service broadcasting. The BBC will also participate in a review of its Royal Charter in 2027.
The Corporation is looking for someone to shape its strategy as it navigates these significant challenges. The Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer will lead the development and delivery of the BBC’s group strategy, transformation and performance agenda, working closely with the Director-General and the Executive Committee to set priorities for the short, mid and long term across public service and commercial activity, and driving the transformation of the BBC to deliver value to all audiences.
Main Responsibilities
The Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer is responsible for developing, communicating and sustaining the BBC’s strategic direction and strategic initiatives – working in close collaboration with the Director-General (CEO) and the Executive Committee. The appointee will serve as a member of the BBC’s Executive Committee, leading the BBC in meeting its Charter commitments and mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and deliver the BBC’s group strategy – corporately and creatively – taking into account industry wide developments and adapting to market changes responsively.
Lead the transformation strategy of the BBC, ensuring transformation initiatives align with the BBC’s strategy and drive innovation, efficiency and growth -including robust management, measurement and delivery of strategy and transformation initiatives and holding divisions accountable for Transformation delivery.
Represent the BBC on corporate and strategic issues and initiatives, both internally and externally, and be seen as an expert on industry developments and trends.
Work closely with the Director-General and Executive Committee to define the long term vision, strategy and roadmap and delivery plan for the BBC’s transformation.
Play a leading role in the delivery of the 2027 Charter Renewal which will include considerations around the BBC’s future scope and funding.
To develop and lead a performance review culture across the BBC, including setting clear KPI’s and ensuring systems are in place to ensure systematic monitoring and performance against the KPI’s including leading the performance reporting and performance review process across the BBC Group.
Lead the innovation agenda for the BBC, identifying and promoting opportunities to achieve strategic objectives.
Be an advocate and ensure that diversity is at the heart of everything that we do and is embedded into every aspect of the organisation.
Recruit, lead, motivate, develop and manage the performance of a team of individuals and establish a consistent, high performance culture with the skills and capabilities needed to deliver required results.
Are You The Right Candidate?
The BBC is seeking to hire an exceptional individual who will deliver against these significant challenges. This person will be committed to public service broadcasting, believing in the BBC’s mission and public purposes and will be expected to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Corporation. As a member of the BBC’s Executive Committee they will exert a sizeable and significant influence on strategy and establishing the Corporation’s vision for the future of public service broadcasting.
They will provide thought leadership, creativity, innovation and clear direction across the BBC, fostering strong performance and bringing strong operational skills that support the BBC in becoming a simpler and more efficient organisation.
Essential skills and knowledge include:
As a top subject matter expert, recognised throughout the BBC and media industry, the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer will provide thought leadership, creativity, innovation and clear direction across the BBC, fostering strong performance and bringing strong operational skills that support the BBC in becoming a simpler and more efficient organisation.
Have a proven track record of leading a Strategy team and successful transformation and innovation initiatives in a complex organisation.
Adept at managing numerous, diverse senior and executive level stakeholders, able to undertake significant change and project management activities with wide-ranging BBC impact, often operating under tight timescales and managing numerous competing priorities.
An understanding of the media sector and the BBC’s competitive landscape would be advantageous, including knowledge of the economic/commercial/political issues affecting the BBC and the wider industry.
Also advantageous would be experience of operating at a senior level in the public sector and/or dealing with senior external/governmental stakeholders.
A convincing and persuasive communicator, able to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders across the BBC, and external agencies/stakeholders; often required to present and defend complicated issues which have a wide-ranging impact on the BBC.
Experience in leading Organisational Performance, including processes, operations and KPIs.
Experience of leading or supporting complex negotiations to successful conclusion.
Strong financial and commercial skills, with demonstrable commercial acumen and experience of complex budget management.
Comprehensive expertise in their subject matter and associated systems and practices
Package Description
Band: Executive Committee
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London
About The BBC
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
Benefits – we offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
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 in the below document: https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/S001190811T2/Our_BBC_Values.pdf
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/diversity/