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BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

DEPARTMENT: CCOG - Audiences

LOCATION:London – Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £41,000 - £51,000 + London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Job Purpose

Join our dynamic team as a Project Manager, where you’ll lead the delivery of impactful projects across digital, TV and audio platforms. You’ll drive outcomes that matter, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role is central to enabling innovation and operational excellence for the BBC World Service Audience Team.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The BBC World Service delivers a multi-platform news offering in English and 41 other languages, reaching hundreds of millions of people globally across digital, TV, and audio platforms. Reporting to the Head of Audiences Insight, BBC World Service, the post holder will lead the delivery of key projects—many with the potential to drive significant transformation. They will be responsible for managing multiple initiatives aimed at understanding current and future audiences worldwide, and will support the team in planning projects that track and interpret societal, cultural, and technological trends.

You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your insights will help shape meaningful change. We value continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that influence how we connect with global audiences. You can expect support, challenge, and real opportunities for career growth.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Lead one or more projects or workstreams, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Mobilise and manage project teams, including third-party resources.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and governance forums.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support benefits realisation and handover to business owners.
  
  

• Proven experience managing projects or workstreams to successful outcomes, ideally within a 6–18 month timeframe.
• Demonstrable experience in leading teams, managing risk, and tracking progress using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, JIRA).
• Recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, Agile certification).
• Strong working knowledge of project lifecycle methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and using data to inform decision-making and reporting.
  
  

• Experience delivering projects in fast-changing, complex environments.
• Understanding of organisational transformation and change management.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of £50k+ and teams of 3+ people.
• Knowledge of the media sector and broadcast/digital technologies.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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