Job Introduction

The Science Unit is a world leader in science programming. We produce a wide range of original titles for the BBC, Channel 4 and other platforms such as Netflix, PBS & YouTube as well as digital & branded content.  This includes landmark series such as ‘The Planets’ & ‘Universe’, Factual drama, ‘8 Days: To The Moon and Back’ and reputational titles such as ‘Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World’ and ‘Extinction: The Facts’.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Line Producer to join our dynamic and supportive Production Management team at an exciting and busy time.  You will lead and develop a diverse team of Production Management staff,  drive change and continuous improvement whilst working to the strategic aims of the Science Unit. 

Role Responsibility

Partnering with the Series Producer/Showrunner;

• You will demonstrate excellent leadership skills and be comfortable working at a high level.
• You need to be capable of challenging and influencing key decision not just managing decisions that are made.
• You will bring a wealth of experience at a senior Production Management level; our teams look to the Line Producer to help drive productions whilst pushing the boundaries of new content to the limit.
• You will be adept at creating a positive working environment and at communicating to all levels with clarity.
• You will work in partnership with senior editorial colleagues, to deliver the very best content to a global audience. 
• You need to be forward thinking with a positive outlook and demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will have the ability to work strategically, using decision-making skills & advocating different ways of thinking & guiding new ways of working.  You will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills for your production colleagues.
• Experience in managing UK & international filming to include management of crews possibly in remote locations.  To include dealing with numerous agencies including fixers, embassies, and other foreign agencies.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects/programmes simultaneously; driving progress and ensuring deadlines are met and priorities clearly communicated.  Providing reschedule & budget options as required. 
• A proven track record of working with broad range of external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experienced in leading contract negotiations and dealing with complex insurance and business affairs issues.
• Confidence in large budget management. Adjusting forecasts and predicted spend, negotiating unusual/one off deals where necessary.
• Driving savings, efficiencies and continually reviewing working practices to ensure best practice and on-screen value for money.
• Demonstrable experience in the day-to-day management of production staff, undertaking responsibility for their recruitment, appraisals and training.
• Extensive management of large production teams and crews.
• Excellent working relationships with suppliers in the outside broadcast market and wider industry.
• A sound understanding of health and safety procedures.

Package Description

Band: D
Contract type: 12 months

Location: London

Working pattern: Mix of home & office

We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us on resourcing@bbc.co.uk with ref: BBC/TP/307321/59647 in the subject. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates

• Flexible / agile working -  opportunities across the business. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. 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 â€“ the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities â€“ 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 defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.