Distribution Manager, Transmission

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 04-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Transmission Distribution & Business Development BBC Chief Operating Group

LOCATION: London Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 53000 - 63000 (plus London Weighting 5441pa) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

You will drive the BBCs TV & Radio services for UK audiences. As a Distribution Manager overseeing Broadcast you will be focused on ensuring that those audiences experience these platforms with a near seamless reliability 365 days a year. You dont need to be an engineer but you will need the capability and interest to develop a deep technical understanding of the infrastructure and business context underpinning our broadcast services.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The Transmission Team sits at the heart of UK media infrastructure. We manage complex critical services on the BBCs broadcast platforms and our work encompasses all areas in support of that ranging from operational issues to legal and regulatory policy. On occasion youll work with colleagues across the business building an understanding of how the BBC is adapting to changing audience behaviours while upholding our obligations. You wont be bored its fascinating work with a collaborative purpose-driven culture.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Manage third parties and the BBCs key partners to ensure current and future distribution needs are met. Support contract negotiations identifying areas of opportunity and risk for the BBC seeking and acting on legal advice as required
Monitor supplier performance against BBC requirements industry standards and best practice proposing corrective action and providing appropriate communications to audiences and stakeholders
Maintain a range of specialist knowledge and skills (both technical and commercial) appropriate to the requirements of the individual role which will include:

- Free-to-air broadcast systems (TV Radio and metadata) and hybrid broadcast-IP systems
- Broadcast spectrum planning

Grow and maintain a thorough understanding of the requirements and implications of working in a highly regulated business environment
Identify opportunities evaluate options and make recommendations for changes in business practices e.g. to deliver future efficiencies and cost savings.

May be required to travel within the UK and internationally
This role enables decision making in respect of distribution of BBC services with implications for relationships with some of the BBCs biggest partners and competitors with financial implications running into millions of pounds

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Thorough understanding of the content delivery landscape (broadcasting and IP) and the BBCs position in it and the strategic importance of the distribution business
Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries managing diverse stakeholder interests
Able to work on own initiative under pressure and to tight deadlines with a creative approach to problem solving
Ability to deal with multiple issues as they arise remaining calm and effective
Excellent written and oral communication skills

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Good understanding and experience of legal terminology and contract principles negotiation and practices
The Distribution Manager will be expected to perform the role within the framework of the BBCs leadership values and behaviours and inspire such behaviour in others

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

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JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: DCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-timeDEPARTMENT: Transmission Distribution & Business Development BBC Chief Operating GroupLOCATION: London HybridPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 53000 - 63000 (plus London Weighting 5441pa) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expect...