Head of Executive Talent Acquisition

This is a unique opportunity to shape the BBC’s leadership future.

As Head of Executive Talent Acquisition, you’ll lead the strategy for identifying and engaging senior leaders who will drive the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

You’ll oversee a high-performing team, deliver inclusive and evidence-based search practices, and ensure our executive hiring reflects the BBC’s values and ambitions.

This role is instrumental in shaping the BBC’s leadership pipeline. By delivering a world-class executive search function, you’ll help ensure the BBC attracts and retains the talent needed to deliver its public service mission and strategic priorities.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join a visionary, purpose-driven team at the heart of the BBC’s senior leadership and strategic direction. You’ll work across divisions, influence senior stakeholders and lead a function that directly impacts the organisation’s future. This is your chance to lead a world-class executive search capability that champions inclusion, innovation and excellence.

YOUR KEYRESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Lead the BBC’s Executive Search and Market Mapping strategy, informed by global best practice and future trends
Deliver complex, senior-level searches aligned with strategic workforce priorities
Partner with senior leaders to shape succession planning and future capability
Inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion
Ensure operational excellence through robust KPIs, quality standards, and efficient delivery
Champion inclusive hiring and embed evidence-based assessment practices
Position the BBC as an employer of choice for executive talent through strategic branding and sourcing.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Extensive in-house executive search and market mapping experience in complex, matrixed organisations
Proven success in designing and delivering enterprise-wide executive search strategies
Deep understanding of inclusive hiring and evidence-based methodologies
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
Demonstrable experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
Strategic thinker with systemic HR and workforce planning expertise
Skilled in change management, succession planning and capability building
Commercial acumen with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Knowledge of employment law, HR technologies, and strategic workforce planning
Strong network within the executive search and talent acquisition community.

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Closing date: 22nd October 2025.