Resource Scheduler : EXTEND

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract / Attachment, Full Time until October 2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Cymru Wales Business & Operations
LOCATION: Cardiff – office based
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £26000 - £30000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact [email protected].
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Resource Scheduler to play a vital role within our team, working closely with operational departments across BBC Wales and a wide range of external partners. This role embodies our organisational values collaboration, integrity, and accountability while providing high quality operational support.
As a Resource Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating and contracting resources including staff, facilities, and equipment to meet production schedules, transmission requirements, and agreed conditions of service. Your work will directly contribute to operational excellence by ensuring resources are deployed efficiently, processes are followed consistently, and decisions are made with professionalism and sound judgement.
This role is suited to a confident problem solver with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proven organisational and planning abilities. Experience using scheduling systems is essential.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join a team at BBC Cymru Wales that lives its organisational values every day. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where people take ownership of their work, support one another, and strive for excellence in everything they do. Creativity is encouraged, integrity is expected, and every individual is empowered to contribute to shared goals.
You’ll be working in a fast paced and purposeful setting that places genuine importance on well being, respect, and professional growth. Our team leads planning and scheduling across a wide range of operational areas, including (but not limited to) News production, Studios and OBs, Audio, Post Production, TV Presentation, Graphics, and Sport giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisation.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate resources in line with operational needs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high operational standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for scheduling queries, providing guidance and escalating issues appropriately for timely resolution.
• Monitor resource utilisation and system data, ensuring accuracy through reporting, verification, and proactive issue resolution.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and production areas to support forward planning, leave coordination, and operational continuity.
• Manage freelance engagement, standard rates, and additional hours, demonstrating commercial awareness and responsible ownership of resourcing decisions.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Strong organisational capability, managing multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and responsive, adjusting effectively to changing operational and business needs.
• Experienced in scheduling systems, with strong IT skills and the ability to learn new digital tools quickly.
• Solid understanding of relevant policies and the Working Time Directive, supporting compliant and efficient scheduling.
• Communicates professionally and works collaboratively, contributing positively to team goals and a supportive working culture.

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.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

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.