HR Business Partner

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

BBC

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £70,000 a year
About £4,260 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Significant experience at HR Business Partner level, leading organisational, transformational and cultural change, with a strong focus on talent, performance, and capability.
Ability to balance long‑term strategic thinking with hands‑on operational delivery.
Strong coaching skills and confidence partnering with senior leaders to develop talent and drive performance.
Skilled in using data and insights to shape solutions across culture, talent, and organisational effectiveness.
Experience working with unions and managing complex stakeholder environments.

Nice to have

Exposure to the media, broadcasting, or creative industries.
Experience working within the Tech / Legal / Business Operational space

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: 7 Month Fixed-Term Contract - Full-time
DEPARTMENT: HR
LOCATION: London Television Centre - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £70,000 plus London Weighting and bonus, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

The role

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative HR community driving meaningful change across BBC Studios. You'll partner with influential leaders, shape divisional people strategies, and play a hands-on role in delivering an exceptional employee experience. This is a chance to influence transformation at scale while growing your expertise in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

What you'll do

Partner with leaders across functions/divisions to deliver people plans aligned to wider organisational priorities.
Work closely with the Head of HR on divisional people strategy and local implementation.
Coach and advise leaders using insight, data, and tools from Centres of Expertise.
Operate with autonomy to design effective, best‑practice people solutions.
Deliver an excellent people experience through projects and pan‑BBC initiatives.
Lead or support transformation, change, and continuous improvement activities.
Develop and support the wider HR team, including coaching and task‑managing junior colleagues.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

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About BBC

Industry: Broadcasting and media

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About the company & team

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This HRBP role partners with leaders across the Chief Operating Office (COO) to deliver people solutions that support business objectives. The COO Group is a c.700-strong global function encompassing Business & Legal Affairs, Technology, Operations, Transformation, Risk, Property, Talent Accounting, Rights Management, CRM, Data & Insights, and more. Responsible for critical areas including technology, legal, governance, sustainability, global media supply chain and talent payments, the COO Group plays a central role in the success of BBC Studios. Reporting to the Head of HR, the HRBP will drive organisational and cultural change, provide data-led people advice, and translate strategy into practical action, helping create a high-performing, future-focused employee experience.

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