Job Description

Job Requisition ID:

36265

Job Closing Date:

7th January 2026
Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT

| Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time / Fixed-term Contract until January 2027

DEPARTMENT: BBC Cymru Wales Business & Operations

LOCATION: Cardiff - office based minimum 3 to 4 days

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 30,000 - 36,000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.





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





Welsh language skills are desirable for this role, but not essential / Mae sgiliau'r iaith Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon, ond nid yw'n hanfodol.


BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.



We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.



The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.



If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Co-ordinator to become an integral part of our team, working in close collaboration with Operational and News departments across BBC Wales. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and deploying the craft teams ensuring seamless service delivery to our busy News department. This will be carried out in line with production schedules, transmission requirements, service conditions, and the strategic goals of the News and Operational units. The role requires a high level of adaptability to respond quickly to changing priorities and dynamic newsroom demands.



WHY JOIN THE TEAM



Join the vibrant and inclusive team at BBC Cymru Wales, where creativity thrives through collaboration and every voice truly matters. Within this dynamic and fast-paced setting, you will discover a strong sense of purpose supported by a culture that champions inclusion and well-being--empowering you to grow both personally and professionally. Our team leads planning and scheduling across a wide range of areas, including (but not limited to) Cameras, Studios and OBs, Audio, Post Production, TV Presentation, Graphics, Technology, Sport, and News production.



YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:


Deploy craft staff efficiently in alignment with newsroom requirements and production priorities. Serve as the primary point of contact for crew members, proactively escalate concerns, when necessary, work closely with the Newsroom team to ensure smooth coordination and communication, and coordinate the movement of camera staff between News and General Programmes to meet production needs. Coordinate and manage travel arrangements to ensure smooth and efficient logistics for crew and team members. Generate and provide accurate data insights to support planning teams in decision-making and resource allocation. Source and contract freelance and casual staff, ensuring coverage and support during peak periods. Manage staff schedules and rotas to reflect employment terms and support the Team Leader with training and development based on individual plans. Provide general policy guidance and advice to support policy compliance working with divisional specialists (e.g. IT, Business Continuity, H&S etc.) as required.




YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE



ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:


You will need strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise multiple requirements from various departments. You will need the ability to adapt to continually changing business needs. Well-developed IT skills and ability to quickly learn digital systems. You will need to maintain awareness of key dates/deadlines and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment. Team player who can provide valued contributions to business discussions.




DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED :


Experience working in a programme making environment, good general knowledge of programme making techniques and detailed knowledge of techniques related to own area of responsibility. You will have an excellent knowledge of policies and Working Time Directive to enable support of Resource Scheduling.




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


Disclaimer


This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.


Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.


For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk


Redeployment


The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC 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.