Programme Planner
Posted Today by BFBS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Chalfont St Peter, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Planner role at BFBS TV involves managing the scheduling of content for British Forces communities overseas, focusing on both satellite and OTT platforms. The position requires a strong understanding of current TV trends and rights acquisitions, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. This full-time role is based in Buckinghamshire and operates in a hybrid working environment. The successful candidate will cover a maternity leave period within a small, dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and implement TV schedules across multiplatform outputs.
- Export metadata and coordinate publicity efforts.
- Stay updated on current TV content and trends in linear and streaming.
- Assist in the overall content strategy related to rights and acquisitions.
- Work collaboratively within a small team to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Key Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of current TV content and trends.
- Understanding of rights and acquisitions deals.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in scheduling for TV or media platforms.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Chalfont St Peter
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
BFBS TV is an unrivalled mix of current UK entertainment and top-flight sport specially compiled for British Forces communities posted overseas. We work with major broadcasters, platform operators and rights owners at national and global level to deliver a unique service across on land and at sea. Reporting to the Rights and Acquisitions Manager, we are looking for an experienced Programme Planner, to cover a period of maternity leave in our scheduling team, working across our multiplatform output of satellite and OTT. You will have a strong interest and extensive knowledge of current TV content and trends across linear and streaming, as well as an understanding of rights and acquisitions deals, to assist in our overall content strategy. We are a small team, so you will be organised and reactive to the ever-changing TV content landscape, which as you will know is a fast-paced environment. Therefore, you will be a confident communicator and collaborator, working to tight deadlines to implement schedules, export metadata, alongside coordinating publicity, all with an excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. The role is based at our Buckinghamshire HQ, full-time Monday to Friday with a business requirement to be in the office 2-3 times a week, as part of our approach to hybrid working. Why work for us? BFBS is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are committed to looking after our people, helping them to develop their skills and build successful careers. What we offer We offer a competitive employee benefits package that has been designed to support your health and well-being, and care for you financially. This includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, a range of supportive family friendly policies, subsidised private medical and access to a free GP, alongside a comprehensive employee assistance programme. We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute and be themselves. Our colleague-led networks - Belonging (Inclusivity and Diversity), Wellbeing, Women's, Armed Forces and Greener - ensure everyone has a voice. Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June 2026 All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK. This job advert may close early if sufficient applications have been received, so submit your application today.