Head of Commercial Partnerships
BBCLondon, England, United Kingdom • United Kingdom
Posted May 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company that makes and distributes the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Job Description
We're recruiting a Head of Commercial Partnerships to lead the global advertising strategy for BBC Studios Audio, growing revenue year-on-year and identifying new commercial partnerships. The role will lead a small team, develop partnership opportunities, and manage critical relationships with advertisers and content funders.
Requirements
- Extensive experience of strategic and commercial success gained at a senior level within the digital media or podcasting industry
- Extensive advertiser relationships and sales/negotiating experience in UK or US
- Ability to develop powerful partnership proposals, and pitch confidently and appropriately
- Experience managing critical and sometimes complex stakeholder relationships
- Experience of client servicing, in a client service role or account handling remit
- Good knowledge of contractual and copyright matters
- A capable and empathetic leader with considerable line management experience
Benefits
- Flexible 35-hour working week
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions)
- Caring and parenting support
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Life assurance and accident benefit
