The Role
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
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The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
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Job Introduction
The BBC is seeking to appoint a Head of Leadership, Talent & Inclusion. Reporting to our Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer and with a dotted line reporting to the Human Resources Director of our Nations division, the role will be responsible for leading on the divisional implementation of the group-led BBC strategies and frameworks for leadership, performance management, talent management and diversity, inclusion & belonging. This role will be responsible for working with divisional stakeholders to build out the requirements and plan, balancing group consistency with local relevance, and ensuring that initiatives drive meaningful impact within the division.
Main Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
- Embed BBC leadership, performance, talent, and DIB (diversity, inclusion and belonging) frameworks within the division, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities
- Adapt and refine strategies to reflect local market conditions, workforce demographics, and business requirements
- Serve as the key liaison between group and division leadership to influence and inform the continuous evolution of strategies, frameworks and plans
- Develop and implement interventions that accelerate the core objectives for leadership, performance, talent and DIB across the division
- Collaborate with the divisional HR team and with business leaders to identify gaps and opportunities and implement targeted, measurable solutions
- Ensure talent pipelines support succession planning and future business needs and bring together diversity goals with recruitment and talent entry initiatives
- Drive the division’s DIB agenda, ensuring alignment with BBC initiatives while addressing local cultural and operational considerations
- Partner with business leaders to foster an inclusive culture that supports a diverse workforce and creates equitable career progression
- Monitor DIB metrics and use insights to inform continuous improvement, sharing reporting locally to facilitate understanding and action planning
- Build strong relationships with divisional and group stakeholders, ensuring initiatives are co-created and well-integrated into business priorities
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights and best practices
- Engage with external partners and industry bodies to bring in fresh perspectives and benchmark performance
- Define success metrics and track the impact of all initiatives
- Continuously assess and refine initiatives and programmes based on feedback, business impact, and emerging trends
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation
Are You The Right Candidate?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and experience:
- Proven experience in a leadership, talent, and/or inclusion role, preferably within a complex, matrixed organisation
- Strong ability to translate and implement group-wide strategies in a way that is fit for local purpose
- Expertise in leadership development, talent management, and DIB best practices
- As an expert in their field, they will provide professional leadership and act as role model to their teams and colleagues
- Adept at managing numerous, diverse senior and executive level stakeholders, often operating under tight timescales and managing numerous competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work across multiple levels of an organisation
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive evidence-based decision-making
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management capabilities
- Ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment open to public scrutiny
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution
- Agile and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
- Passionate about developing people and fostering an inclusive workplace
- Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement
