Bbc job specification

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  Setting the Technology Strategy for the BBC.
  
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  Management of third party supplier and technology partner contracts.
  
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  Delivering on projects of all sizes up to and including multi-million pound technology infrastructure and software projects.
  
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  Ensuring IT and telephone infrastructure availability for all BBC platforms and systems.
  
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  Responsibility for keeping our News and Radio channels on air and on-line.
  
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  Working with output divisions on developing and delivering their technology strategies.
  
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  IT, information security and Business Systems across the BBC.
  

The Aurora Programme is a strategic programme within Technology division and its purpose is to redefine the BBC’s technology landscape and the supplier engagement model that supports it. The programme will review and re-procure the services currently provided under the existing contract with Atos which runs until 2017 and will lead the transition to a multi sourced ‘Tower’ model. The Aurora Programme will engage with all BBC divisions to ensure that the outcome will deliver the optimum service and value for money.

The Aurora Programme was conceived with two distinct stages.

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  The procurement of services from third party suppliers under the Public Procurement Regulations procedures and their implementation. This may include both first and second generation outsourced services.
  
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  The design and implementation of new operating models for technology services with impacts on a number of BBC divisions.
  
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  The design and implementation of an appropriate BBC organisation to manage the future operating model.
  
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  The communication with users and staff directly affected by any organisational or service changes to ensure that they are properly informed about any impacts, the reasons for the change are understood, and that output is not affected.
  

The Radio & Music Business Lead should also understand the other key technology services that Radio & Music relies upon, how the Aurora programme may affect these services and to assist in managing this impact, be it to improve, transfer, maintain or exit from them, such services may be delivered internally within the BBC or externally by other companies or organisations.

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  To be the overall lead for Radio & Music for engagement with the Aurora Programme.
  
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  To provide leadership and co-ordination for all teams and key stakeholder groups within the Radio & Music division engaged with Aurora and to ensure that their interests and requirements are captured and clearly communicated.
  
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  To represent the interests of Radio & Music, to ensure that the deliverables and outcome of the Aurora programme is aligned with the vision and strategic objectives of Radio & Music and that where there are changes in service or business impact that these are signed off at the appropriate Radio & Music forum.
  
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  To engage with Radio & Music Heads of Technology and to ensure that strategic business requirements remain aligned.
  
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  To engage with Radio & Music Heads of Technology to ensure that Technology Strategy alignment is maintained.
  
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  To work closely with the Aurora Communications Lead to ensure that users within Radio & Music who will be directly affected by organisational or service changes are identified and communicated with effectively so that they understand the impacts on them, the reasons for the change and that risks to output are kept to a minimum.
  
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  To provide SME or as an initial contact point for technical and/or workflow queries from the Aurora Programme about Radio & Music areas and/or systems
  
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  To undertake, with the Aurora Programme and Radio & Music Technology Controller, stakeholder engagement and communication at a senior level within the Radio & Music division to ensure that the objectives and status of the Aurora Programme is clearly understood.
  
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  To report into the Aurora Programme and Radio & Music any risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies which could have an impact upon the outcome or deliverables of the Aurora programme.
  
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  To work with the Radio & Music change team to ensure all aspects of the Radio & Music change plan are understood and incorporated as appropriate into the Aurora programme.
  

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  Understands the vision and strategic objectives of Radio & Music and is able to articulate and translate these into tangible plans, actions and deliverables.
  
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  Has credibility within the Radio & Music division and is experienced in engaging with stakeholders within Radio & Music at a senior level.
  
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  In-depth knowledge of the teams and organisation of the Radio & Music division and of the impact of any changes to existing services.
  
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  Has credibility within Technology division and is experienced in engaging with stakeholders within Technology at a senior level.
  
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  Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders with differing views and ability to challenge when appropriate.
  
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  Ability to translate complex information from a range of sources and to clearly articulate a solution.
  

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  Strategic Thinking – Can identify a vision along with the plans which need to be implemented to meet the end goal; evaluations situations, decisions, issues etc in the short, medium and longer-term.
  

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  Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
  

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  Collaborating across boundaries – challenges systems, processes and people that block collaboration, connects people, ideas, processes and issues, sets an example by sharing resources, knowledge ideas and skills across the organisation, builds helpful, productive relationships across the organisation.
  
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  Communication - able to get messages understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
  
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  Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
  
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  Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
  
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  Leadership – ability to create a vision and to inspire others to realise it irrespective of circumstance.
  
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  Influencing and persuading – ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.