About BBC
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
GREAT MANAGERS AND INSPIRING LEADERS
Our people are the BBC. They’re diverse, creative, thoughtful, talented and curious, and they need great leadership.
A BBC manager is a role model for all our values.
They motivate and inspire their team by getting to know them.
They understand their people’s differences and goals and adapt their leadership style as needed.
They set clear expectations and remove barriers that stand in the way.
They regularly give honest, direct feedback constructively and with courtesy. They recognise and reward good performance fairly and according to the person.
They support their teams to improve by tackling issues as they arise.
They don’t accept or ignore performance or behaviour problems, and they don’t pass those issues onto others. They support their people so they can develop their own careers.
They have regular conversations about career and professional development.
They encourage their team to access training and development, using their own networks to help. They share skills and experience and support people in owning their own career plans.
They know how to motivate, renew and refresh our great people.
They help people move around the BBC, creating space and opportunities so we can retain and attract the best people.
They communicate with and lead their team.
They explain their team’s role in delivering the vision and strategy and are honest and open about what’s going on at the BBC.
They make sure their people are up to date with the latest developments in their field. They listen to their team and support them through change.
They make sure the BBC is well run. They help keep our policies and processes simple and effective, and make sure their team follows them.
They reward their people based not just on what they do but on the way that they do it. They help their team to collaborate and make the most of the time, the space and the kit. They make brave decisions for the long term.
