Chief Officer for Children
BBC Children in Need
Flexible with Regular Travel to CiN HQ in Salford and Other BBC CiN Sites
A Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
BBC Children in Need believes that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be. For this to happen, we want every child to have someone they can turn to for help or support to overcome challenges they face. That’s why we fund people and projects in communities across the UK – so that wherever a child lives, there’s someone they can turn to.
We seek to realise our charitable ambition by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face, and that builds up their skills and resilience. We act where the need is greatest and aim to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children and young people who need us most by funding, enabling and advocating positive relationships in children’s lives.
THE ROLE
For over four decades, BBC Children in Need has held a unique place in the hearts of the public – bringing people together across the UK to improve the lives of children and young people. Today, that mission feels more urgent than ever, as the challenges children face continue to evolve and intensify. Our ambition must evolve with them.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of that ambition. You will shape how we create impact – leading our approach to funding, enabling and communicating to drive change so that more children, in more communities, can thrive. You will oversee around £50m of annual investment, ensuring every decision is strategic, evidence-led and focused on where we can make the greatest difference.
This is also a deeply important people leadership role. You will build and lead an inclusive, high-performing team and work across the organisation and beyond it to strengthen practice, partnerships and outcomes for children and young people.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Preliminary Interviews with Starfish: w/c 1st and 6th July 2026
Final Panel Interviews: Friday 24th July 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
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