Description

THE ROLE
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
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, Prehistoric Planet to 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.
BBC StoryWorks:
BBC StoryWorks is the award-winning commercial brand studio within BBC Studios, responsible for developing, producing and delivering content-led commercial campaigns across our international digital and television news offer, as well as representing other BBC brands as required. This includes — but is not limited to — commercial brand films, digital creative, podcasts, written content, as well as the packaging of editorial sponsorships.
THE ROLE
The Strategy Director, BBC StoryWorks EMEA, is a newly created role within StoryWorks, to lead and mentor the Strategy team based in London and Dubai in delivering brand and creative strategy for client briefs and proactive pitches for a wide spectrum of advertising clients. This role will implement a focus on creating holistic upfront narratives and strategies for pitches — utilising audience insights and liasing with Editorial teams as required — that answer “Why BBC?” and “Why this partnership?” for potential clients.
The successful candidate will be working hand in hand with the Creative and Project Management teams in EMEA, as well as the wider Ad Sales division inside a matrix of stakeholders including sales teams, editorial, marketing, compliance and senior management within BBC Studios.
This is a full-time role, reporting directly to the Vice President of BBC StoryWorks EMEA. We are seeking a highly creative, collaborative and thoughtful team lead who can develop strategies for brand partnerships that maximise quality brand storytelling across BBC-owned platforms. The successful candidate will be an effective and inspiring individual who can represent BBC StoryWorks in internal and external meetings.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
To provide inspirational leadership and strategic oversight for all aspects of pre-sale development for the BBC StoryWorks EMEA team. 
This includes resourcing and management of the Strategy team inside BBC StoryWorks EMEA, providing guidance on brand and creative strategy, and nurturing their growth.
Develop strategic vision for high-value commercial campaigns, that identifies and meets brand objectives effectively, guides creative solutions, and positions BBC as the best partner to achieve those objectives. 
Implement efficient pre-sale processes including appropriate cross-team check-ins, crafting creative briefs, brainstorms and briefing process.
Partner closely with Creative team leads to ensure creative strategy and ideas solve the brand challenge or help meet the brand objective.
Participate in business development efforts as needed alongside wider Ad Sales division developing new business and renewal projects.
Identify and drive key tentpole moments that provide commercial opportunities at BBC alongside marketing and ad sales teams. 
Embody BBC values and become an ambassador of quality BBC storytelling as a key figure representing the commercial face of the BBC brand.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Key Criteria
Extensive experience as a strategy leader in an in-house creative agency for a global publisher or advertising/creative agency with strategic skills that span across brand, comms, and media. 
Extensive experience of making compelling strategic narratives at a senior level, communicating a clear strategic vision to various stakeholders internally and externally.
Proven track record in long-term and effective leadership, managing and motivating teams, and ensuring staff members receive regular feedback for development. Experience of managing performance.
Strong pitch experience, comfortable with high-level client exposure. The Strategy Director must be able to lead conversations and pitch to C-suite executives and business leaders.
Ability to work under deadlines and stay focused simultaneously on the big picture and smallest details.
Desirable
Can demonstrate the ability to consider a range of problems and use own judgement to apply effective, time critical solutions in a complex, matrixed organisation with multiple stakeholders. 
Clear communicator, agile and collaborative thinker, good listener.
Strong understanding of the trends shaping consumer behaviours across client sectors.
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 and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. 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.
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS
Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance 
26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more 
Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Band: E
Salary: If a range is being advertised: £65,000- £75,000 + London Weighting (£5,164) and 25% bonus depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.