Senior Operations Engineer
Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 46365
Job Closing Date: 14 June 2026
Tunbridge Wells, GBR, TN1 1QQ
\| Brighton, GBR, BN1 3XB
\| Guildford, GBR, GU2 7AP
JOB DETAILS
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JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month FTC/ Attachment
DEPARTMENT: BBC Technology Operations
LOCATION: Tunbridge Wells, with occasional work in Guildford and Brighton
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £48,700 \- £62,150 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
The role will be shift based, operational hours between 9am and 7pm on weekdays, and there will be some occasional weekend and overnight work subject to advance notice. There will be some travel to sites within the Region, including Brighton and Guildford, other remote sites and/or travel to training venues, again subject to advance notice.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
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We are looking for a Senior Operations Engineer on a 12\-month contract (or internal Attachment) to support Broadcast technology and systems used by our BBC Local production colleagues in the South East. This post will be based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with occasional travel to Brighton or Guildford.
As a Senior Operations Engineer at the BBC, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation of broadcast systems within the Tunbridge Wells regional centre, with its automated TV Gallery system and Local Radio studios.
You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising broadcast equipment, infrastructure, and workflows to support both live and recorded content transmission.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC South East is part of the BBC Regional network, which reaches millions of viewers and listeners daily. As a Senior Operations Engineer here, you will be contributing to technology support for TV News, Radio, and Online content.
You will work alongside highly skilled Engineers and Technology experts. The BBC is a globally respected institution with great benefits, and a positive work culture focused on diversity and inclusion.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Monitor, maintain, and support broadcast systems across TV and Radio, as well as IP\-based infrastructure across the Region.
- Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on broadcast infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with Systems Specialists and regional teams to implement system upgrades and new technology deployments.
- Respond to and resolve operational incidents swiftly to minimize broadcast disruptions.
- Provide technical support during Live broadcasts and special events, including Radio OB’s (Sporting, Award Ceremonies and Music Events for example).
- Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, incidents, and resolutions.
- We have broadcast vehicles with technical equipment fitted, and you will need to maintain them and perform quarterly checks to ensure their safe operation.
- There will be times when you are required to support building issues and consult with our Facilities Management partner.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Experience in Electronics, Telecommunications, Broadcast Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in a Live broadcast environment (TV or Radio), preferably in a regional or multi\-site setup.
- Strong understanding of broadcast signal flow, video and audio formats (SDI, IP, AES), and transmission systems.
- Ability to diagnose and repair broadcast faults quickly and effectively under pressure.
- Proficiency in using broadcast monitoring tools and diagnostic equipment (waveform monitors, oscilloscopes, audio meters).
- Hands\-on experience with broadcast equipment (vision/audio mixers, routers, talkback, camera systems, video servers, etc.).
- Knowledge of key aspects of post\-production, long and short form editing systems, visual effects and graphics, sound design and mixing
- Working knowledge of Windows and Mac based systems and software
- Knowledge of Cloud based systems and software
- Knowledge of Virtual Machines would be useful, but not essential.
Disclaimer
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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.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.
Redeployment
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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.
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