We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Production Operations Executive to support the Director of Operations in driving operational excellence across the business. This role is pivotal in coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing the Production Management Forum, and in leading, supporting and contributing to operational projects that improve our processes and efficiency. You will have proven experience of working in a production management environment to act as a credible partner to our stakeholders.

This role is a great opportunity to gain exposure across all areas of our Productions business, working with senior stakeholders, to deliver projects that will have a wide-ranging impact on our business.

We are a newly formed team within BBC Studios Productions HQ. We excel at Production and Digital Operations, Strategy development, Project and Business Management and connect with all our Genre Production teams. We work with our supply chain partners, functional specialists and compliance & regulatory teams within BBC Studios and the wider BBC. If you're looking to join a fast-paced environment, grow your network and work at the heart of BBC Studios Productions, then this is an exciting opportunity not to be missed.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Organise and facilitate our monthly Production Management Forum meetings
Act as a liaison between production and our functional support teams, supply chain and compliance areas both in BBC Studios and BBC to ensure Production are kept up to date on new requirements, new initiatives and best practice
Support the Operations Director to lead and deliver on a variety of operational projects from initiation to completion working with other functional teams. Previous projects have included creating and implementing a Production Archive policy, assisting with the introduction of new HR systems and working with Audit and Assurance on their programme of Production work including implementing audit actions.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Proven experience in Production Management and in managing projects (including productions) from start to finish
Demonstrable experience of leading and driving significant change in a complex environment and of implementing strategy and contributing to its development
Understanding of current operational and technical Production processes and delivery requirements

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively
Experience leading cross functional projects
Manage interpersonal relationships effectively and work well within a diverse range of teams
An interest in modern production techniques, new technologies and an analytical mindset with attention to detail