Head of Industrial Relations and Policy

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT: HR
LOCATION: London Broadcasting House, London / Flexible UK Location
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £120,000-£135,000, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The BBC's success depends on our ability to manage change well, listen to our people and maintain constructive relationships with our trade union partners. As Head of Industrial Relations and Policy, you will play a central role in shaping how we do this, bringing strategic leadership, sound judgement and deep IR expertise to some of the organisation's most important people challenges. You will work across the BBC to support fair outcomes, advance effective partnership working and help create the conditions in which our people can do their best work.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Lead IR and Policy across the BBC, providing strategic direction and support around policy, industrial and employee relations to the wider HR team, executive committee and senior leadership.
• Develop and implement effective IR and policy strategies to promote a positive and productive working environment.
• Act as the senior point of contact for pan-BBC IR matters, including negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex divisional/pan BBC IR issues.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including trade unions, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and analyse trends in IR and ER to proactively address potential issues and opportunities.
• Lead and support change management initiatives, ensuring effective engagement with employees and trade unions.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in senior IR, ER and policy development, preferably within a large, complex organisation. International experience is also beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations practices.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Understanding the value drivers of the BBC and being commercially aware.
• Being a role model for BBC values and behaviours.