Content Security Manager

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

THE ROLE

This role supports the delivery of the Content Security framework within BBC Studios. Reporting to the Content Security Director, the post is responsible for helping ensure the security of all forms of content from production to first window of broadcast. The role is also responsible for Information Security matters at UKTV, supported by the BBC’s Information Security team. The position will work closely with and support all key stakeholder groups including Production, Distribution, Global Operations and Brands and Marketing.

• Responsible for Information Security at UKTV & our Invested Indies.
• Owns the vendor assessment programme for BBC Studios.
• Conduct content security assessments of vendors and other partners reviewing compliance around physical security, digital security, organisational security, and related processes.
• Support all aspects of the security assessments, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and archiving.
• Evaluate and test internal and external workflows, processes, and controls and identify areas of risk.
• Manage vendor assessment remediation projects and revalidation of security compliance.
• Operate and maintain records of vendor security assessments via a security management tool.
• Liaise with vendors and internal partners to identify, report, and remediate risks related to content security.
• Ensure that BBC Studios content security policies, procedures and guidelines are always relevant and fit for purpose.
• Escalation of any significant risks to appropriate management and track outcomes and timelines.
• Foster and maintain excellent relationships amongst the key stakeholder groups and their partners.
• Act as a subject-matter specialist: making recommendations to key stakeholder groups based on any identified security risks.
• Be involved in training and awareness activities and take ownership of key initiatives where appropriate.
• Help support the creation, development and maintenance of a Content Security risk register and the management of all KPIs as agreed with the Compliance and Risk Committee.
• Assist in investigations relating to threats to our content and collaborate with our social media and brand protection teams as well as our external monitoring services.
• Support our indies and other partners and be involved in initiatives that support the wider industry.
• Travel may be required.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

Essential

• Broad-ranging and comprehensive knowledge of information security theory and practice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidance and operating procedures, especially in respect of recognised industry standards for content security e.g. MPA, TPN.
• A pragmatic mindset with a focus on supporting stakeholder groups to help them achieve their goals. This role is focused on enabling the business and recognising an acceptable level of risk.
• Ability to convey and explain complex technical information to non-technical staff.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate at all levels of the business and externally with partners.
• Experience of writing security reports, findings and recommendations.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• IT literate; able to work quickly and precisely on a variety of systems, often under pressure and to important deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions where appropriate and to ask for assistance or escalate when necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work-streams effectively and prioritise accordingly.
• Be able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision and work with a variety of different teams across the organisation.
• Agile and flexible with an eye on always delivering solutions to problems

  Desirable

• Previous experience of working in TV and Film, with a commercial outlook.
• Thorough knowledge of TV and Film production and post-production technologies, services, and workflows.
• Knowledge of private network delivery mechanisms e.g. set-top box, satellite or cable.

Experience of working in an organisation that has a global focus and a wide network of partners.

Qualifications

• Formal information security qualifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

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. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more

Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 18279
Band: D
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience, plus London Weighting. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: Office Base is London Television Centre. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk