Head of Communications (BBC Children & Education)
Communications
Permanent - Full Time
Location: Salford, GB, M50 2QH
Job Closing Date: 06/04/2025
THE ROLE
Job ID: 22243
Band: E
Salary: £56,600 to £71,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Based in Salford with some hybrid working
Job Introduction
BBC Children’s & Education is home to some of the most recognisable brands like CBeebies, CBBC, and BBC Bitesize. We’re looking for a senior communications leader who can proactively shape coverage of our content in a creative, impactful way while also promoting and protecting the reputation of the department and the wider BBC.
We’re looking for someone who can lead, develop and motivate a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals, provide effective communications advice to senior editorial stakeholders, handle serious and sensitive reputational issues, collaborate with other teams across the business, and generate positive coverage of our output.
You will devise and develop the communications strategies for BBC Children’s & Education. You’ll need to understand the changing media landscape, have a network of contacts across the media, and have proven experience in using digital channels in communications campaigns.
Main Responsibilities
As Head of Communications, you will:
* Develop and deliver the overarching communications strategies for BBC Children’s & Education while leading a talented team of multi-disciplinary communications specialists.
* Lead and develop corporate and industry narrative to deliver a strategic approach to external communications across all channels.
* Act as a communications adviser to the Director of BBC Children’s & Education, along with commissioners and senior heads.
* Handle a substantial volume of media issues and maintain relationships with key media and influencers.
* Work with third parties such as partners, advocacy groups, and independent production companies.
* Collaborate with senior colleagues across the BBC, including the wider Corporate Affairs department.
* Constantly seek new ways to reach audiences and deliver creative campaigns with a focus on younger and underserved audiences.
Are you the right candidate?
We are looking for a creative leader with significant experience in a busy press office within a high-profile organisation. You’ll have a proven track record of handling high-profile reputational issues and working with numerous stakeholders.
You’ll need to be experienced in leading a successful team, operating under pressure in a complex organisation, and providing senior-level counsel on programming, new initiatives, PR strategy, and issues.
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC. We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
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.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge, and experience required for satisfactory performance.
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