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From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

HR Business Partner

BBC Studios London, GBR Hybrid senior contract

Salary

Up to £70,000 plus London Weighting and bonus

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Description

You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative HR community driving meaningful change across BBC Studios. The role involves partnering with influential leaders, shaping divisional people strategies, and delivering an exceptional employee experience. This is a chance to influence transformation at scale while growing your expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The HRBP role partners with leaders across the Chief Operating Office (COO) to deliver people solutions that support business objectives. The COO Group is a 700-strong global function encompassing various departments, including Business & Legal Affairs, Technology, Operations, and more.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partnering with leaders to deliver people plans aligned to organisational priorities
  • Working closely with the Head of HR on divisional people strategy and local implementation
  • Coaching and advising leaders using data and tools from Centres of Expertise
  • Designing effective people solutions
  • Delivering an excellent people experience through projects and pan-BBC initiatives
  • Leading or supporting transformation, change, and continuous improvement activities
  • Developing and supporting the wider HR team

Essential criteria:

  • Significant experience at HR Business Partner level, leading organisational, transformational and cultural change
  • Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
  • Strong coaching skills and confidence partnering with senior leaders
  • Skilled in using data and insights to shape solutions
  • Experience working with unions and managing complex stakeholder environments

Desired but not required:

  • Exposure to the media, broadcasting, or creative industries
  • Experience working within the Tech / Legal / Business Operational space

The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 plus London Weighting and bonus, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. Benefits include a flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days annual leave, defined pension, caring and parenting support, and life assurance.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/London-HR-Business-Partner-FTC-COO-Group-W12-7FA/1376238757/

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