Contract type: up to 3 Month FTC/Attachment commencing ASAP
Location: MediaCityUK, Salford (some working remotely due to COVID-19)

We're happy to discuss flexible working. 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 - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities - 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.
The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/

Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/

Job Introduction
Children's In House Productions is the award-winning production arm of the UK's foremost kids' broadcaster, BBC Children's. The acclaimed In House unit, with production bases in Salford and Glasgow, produces content across all genres for 0 to 12.

We are currently looking for a Unit Manager to join our InHouse Productions team for up to 3 months starting ASAP based in MediaCityUK, Salford (with some remote working due to COVID-19).

The Unit Manager provides strategic production management for a portfolio of content from idea through to delivery and distribution. The Unit Manager will report to three Production Executives across Factual and Entertainment, Comedy and Pre-School productions within BBC Children's In House Productions.

Main Responsibilities
To work closely with the Production Execs (PEs) and editorial colleagues to manage the day to day operations of the unit and help to ensure the achievement of objectives, leading on some and working collaboratively on others to shape and deliver output.
To provide efficient day to day management, dealing with issues such as staffing and operational matters, Health & Safety issues, Business Continuity, financial authorisation, training and leave authorisation. This will include deputising for the PEs on Business Continuity.
To be responsible for and effectively lead the production management staff and programme budgets for Pre-School, Factual and Entertainment productions.
To manage the progress and financial reporting of the Pre-School, Factual & Entertainment slate and liaising with the production accountants on the financial management of the individual productions and CBBC development.
To ensure accurate budgeting & scheduling at development stage ensuring realistic budgets, staff plans and schedules are pitched and proposed.
Implement and manage the strategic planning of production staff, ensuring the efficient scheduling, movement and developmental opportunities. To help manage the training requirements and create bespoke training as require and in conjunction with the Talent team.
Are you the right candidate?
Demonstrable experience of working productively and collaboratively within diverse production teams.
Thorough knowledge of commissioning and green light procedures in order to lead and manage the processes, ensuring resources and editorial aspirations are aligned.
Demonstrates team leadership skills - able to lead and motivate teams.
Advanced project management skills: proven experience of delivering complex projects; experience of trouble-shooting key projects.
Sound business and finance skills - ability to create, forecast and manage significant production resources and budgets. Able to interpret an editorial brief, explain commissioning requirements and suggest ideas for maximising the value from productions.
Experience working across multiple genres.
This role requires a relevant DBS to be undertaken by the BBC at the appropriate level, at the point of offer of a contract of employment.

Please note that you will only be asked to submit a CV by way of application for this vacancy, and this CV will be the sole basis on which we initially review your application. We would therefore encourage you to approach your CV as an application, and to tailor it to highlight the skills and experience which we've talked about in this advert. We'd love to know not only about your most relevant experience and responsibilities in previous roles, but also any achievements, transferable skills, or areas of personal or professional interest that highlight why you'd be a great candidate for this role.