Line Producer, Natural History Unit in Bristol

Job Band: D

Contract Type: Fixed-term, Full Time

Department: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU)

Location: Bridgewater House, Bristol with an expectation of a high office presence.

Proposed Salary Range: £49,100 - £78,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Start Date: Late January 2026 (no later than 12th February)

NOTE: This role is subject to Greenlight.

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held w/c 12th January.

About BBC Studios: A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

Purpose of the Role: BBC Studios is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Line Producer to lead a large production team on an ambitious blue chip Natural History Landmark series for a third‑party broadcaster. Reporting directly to the Production Executive, you will oversee all aspects of production, driving progress and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding content to the highest standards.

As a Senior Leader You Will:

• Play a central role in decision‑making for complex projects
• Demonstrate strong, fair, and generous leadership, empowering others to develop and grow
• Maintain resilience and a healthy work/life balance in a demanding environment
• Confidently manage key stakeholder relationships with commissioners and external partners

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact:

• Oversee and manage large budgets, financial forecasting and reporting
• Lead and appraise Production Managers, oversee recruitment and optimise team deployment
• Drive savings and efficiencies, ensuring best practice and on‑screen value
• Ensure compliance with contracts, policies and health & safety procedures
• Manage tender processes for post‑production, VFX and music
• Lead contract negotiations and business affairs
• Support team members on HR and production culture pledges
• Deliver clear business updates and communicate complex information effectively
• Bring extensive experience in UK and international filming, including challenging and high‑risk environments

Essential Criteria Your Skills and Experience:

• A proven track record of managing key stakeholder relationships with US commissioners and other internal & external partners
• Experience in leading large teams on complex blue chip natural history projects
• Experience overseeing & managing large budgets including cost reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Extensive UK & international filming experience, including challenging & high‑risk environments

Disclaimer: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment: The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.