SSR Specialist High Risk and News Safety

SSR Specialist High Risk and News Safety

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Package Description
Band: D
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 March 2026
Location: London-based role with some flexibility, i.e., hybrid working
Salary: approximately £55,000 – £57,000 plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,319 – Total approximately £60,319 – £62,319
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working options. Please indicate your preference in the application. Flexible working will be discussed at the offer stage.

Benefits include a competitive salary, a flexible 35-hour workweek, 26 days annual leave (with options to buy 5 extra days), a pension scheme, and discounts on dental, health care, gym memberships, and more.

Job Purpose

The BBC SSR Group supports TV, radio, and online program production by ensuring safety and risk management, safeguarding staff, premises, and assets, and enabling the creation of high-quality content.

The High Risk and News Safety team, based in London Broadcasting House, provides specialist safety, security, and risk advice across various departments and locations worldwide. This fixed-term role involves delivering second-line support, occasional overseas deployment, and working in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Your main focus is to protect staff and assets in hostile environments from threats such as terrorism, war, crime, and disasters. Responsibilities include:

• Providing expert support and advice for BBC high-risk activities.
• Conducting threat analyses, risk assessments, and logistical planning.
• Offering production safety advice.
• Supporting crisis management and deputising when necessary.
• Developing security policies and guidelines.

Please review all responsibilities before applying. Note: this is not a close protection role.

Role Responsibilities

• Support deployments in hostile environments with threat assessment, safety equipment, and logistics.
• Assist in crisis management, threat warning, and safety procedures.
• Travel overseas as needed, including conducting security inspections and assessments.
• Lead or assist investigations of incidents, liaising with authorities.
• Participate in training courses and procure safety/security equipment.
• Build relationships with external agencies and represent the BBC externally.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have recent operational experience in security or risk management in hostile environments, practical safety advice skills, and the ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively. Relevant qualifications such as CPP, PSP, or CSyP are desirable but not essential. Availability to start quickly is preferred.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Military, government, or security background with overseas experience.
• Operational experience in warfighting, counter-insurgency, or close protection.
• Physical fitness and flexibility to deploy at short notice.
• NEBOSH certification or willingness to obtain it during onboarding.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Driving license, vehicle maintenance knowledge, arms training, logistics experience, satellite communications, report writing, and relevant diplomas or memberships.
• Experience working with media teams and current first aid certification.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, ability to work under pressure, and integrity.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Marketing, PR, Writing/Editing
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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