Research & Development Permanent - Full Time London, GB, W12 7TP Salford, GB, M50 2HQ BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 12th December 2024 THE ROLE Job Introduction Are you ready to drive the next wave of digital innovation? BBC R&D has a long history of industry-leading, and industry-changing, research and innovation. We are seeking a visionary leader to head our Propositions Team within R&D —a new initiative dedicated to delivering transformative, audience-centred digital experiences. As the Head of Propositions, you will: Lead innovation: Define ground-breaking digital services that engage audiences across all platforms. Forge strategic partnerships: Cultivate and secure partnerships, leveraging significant resources to develop and sustain new propositions. Develop business models: Create strategic roadmaps and sustainable business models aligned with BBC's KPIs. Utilise R&D assets: Transform the BBC's industry expertise and technological inventions into viable, market-leading propositions. Build a high-performing team: Manage a multidisciplinary team of experts in product management, software engineering, business strategy, and more. Collaborate at scale: Align with senior executives and industry leaders, fostering innovation across sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead propositions definition and development: Own the process for defining and agreeing long-term opportunities or problems that Propositions will address and Direct the Propositions team to work with partners to define innovative digital services that engage BBC audiences on any internet-connected device. Drive strategic partnerships and investment: Originate, negotiate, and close partnerships that bring in significant resources necessary to develop, scale and sustain propositions. Develop strategic roadmaps and sustainable business models: Create and manage comprehensive strategic roadmaps and business models that align with BBC’s KPIs and the objectives of partners. Capitalise on R&D inventions, assets and industry expertise: Maximise the value of BBC R&D’s technological insights, inventions and industry influence by transforming innovative ideas into viable, market-ready propositions. Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team: Oversee a multi-disciplinary team comprising product managers, software engineers, delivery managers, and business strategists. Manage strategic stakeholder relationships: Build and manage relationships with senior executives and leaders within and outside the BBC. Foster collaborative Innovation: Use the BBC’s position, relationships and expertise to influence collaborative innovation across the industry. Are you the right candidate We’re looking for someone with strong entrepreneurial skills and a proven track record of successfully building, scaling, and exiting a business or start-up. If you have hands-on experience navigating the challenges of growing a venture, we’d love to hear from you. A proven track record in defining and launching digital propositions and sustainable business models. Experience in securing partnerships, investment, and IP management to support digital growth. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, scalable solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate public service values and commercial goals. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. 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. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. Job Band Band: F Contract type: Permanent Location: Salford or London Salary: Up to £156,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
