Head of Transformation

We’re rethinking how we work across the BBC (structure, technology, people, and processes) to improve efficiency, effectiveness and both employee & audience experience. Our goal is to build a high-performing organisation and an exceptional place to work.

This role will:

• Play a leading role in our Transformation team, which is part of the Group Strategy and Transformation Division.
• Oversee the BBC’s transformation and project portfolio.
• Provide data, reporting, and insights to senior decision-makers and governance bodies.
• Support leadership and capability development in project and change management.
• Shape and communicate a clear transformation narrative across the organisation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver the BBC’s strategic vision.

Reporting to the Director of Transformation, this role works collaboratively across the BBC.

 
WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The Transformation Team drives all critical projects and corporate-level change across the BBC. Our work spans strategic, operational, and cultural initiatives that will reshape the organisation.

 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Previous “Head of” or “Director” level experience leading enterprise-wide transformation with measurable outcomes.
• Advanced practitioner qualifications in both project and change management (e.g. APM, MSP, PMI).
• Track record of building and delivering enterprise change capability.
• Experience in media (broadcast/digital) and/or public sector environments with senior stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic change portfolios and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and experience in developing and deploying enterprise-wide project management frameworks.
• Strong leadership, budget management and team leader credentials.
• Experience shaping strategic business transformation and delivering integrated plans.
• Skilled in delivering both design and implementation phases of strategic projects.