International HR Programme Manager

Package Description

Job Reference: 22266

Band: F

Salary:  £91,400 - £105,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: 1 x Fixed Term Contract 12 months, April 25 - March 26

Location: Office Base is London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working

*The internal job title for this role is Programme Manager.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.

Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.

Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack.

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Job Introduction

The HR Programme Manager will work within an international transformation programme, changing the way BBC News operates outside the UK.  The Programme Manager will lead and manage the HR transformation activity, including standing up a new International People Services team, Regional Talent Acquisition model and managing the transition to the new HRBP design and ways of working. The role will also coordinate, deliver and drive a variety of transformation initiatives, including implementation of the organisational design, working with the Project on the change and communications approach, prioritising our people experience, enabling effective knowledge transfer and empowering regional leaders to drive the change.

Main Responsibilities

•    To lead and manage international HR transformation initiatives to ensure successful implementation and integration

•    To own the HR transition plan, tracking progress and proactively anticipating any risks or issues

•    To work closely with the overarching International Operating Model programme, ensuring transformation activities are aligned to and complement the broader roadmap

•    To provide thought leadership into the transition approach, knowledge transfer and service readiness to enable successful implementation of the operating model

•    To line manage a team of temporary HR project roles and provide leadership via a matrix structure

•    Line manage a team of temporary HR project roles and provide leadership via a matrix structure

•    Manage a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure alignment, address issues, and foster collaboration throughout the transformation

•    Develop and execute change management strategies to support smooth transitions and minimise disruption

•    Coordinate and help deliver communications plans to effectively engage employees and stakeholders throughout the transformation process

•    Prioritise and enhance the people experience by addressing concerns and ensuring a positive impact on staff

•    Empower and support leaders in driving and adopting change, providing guidance and resources as needed

Are you the right candidate

•    Have you successfully implemented strategic HR transformation initiatives in a global context, enhancing overall business performance?

•    Do you excel in managing relationships with diverse and senior stakeholders, and are you adept at balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines?

•    Have you demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence within an international HR business partner model, specifically in a media or news environment?

•    Do you possess a strong track record in leading high-profile employee relations and cultural change initiatives, with a focus on building a diverse and inclusive workplace?

•    Are you skilled in using data and analytics to develop and implement innovative HR solutions and tools?

•    Do you have experience leading and managing international HR teams in complex, global organisations, ensuring continuous process improvement, compliance, and governance?

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

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