Location
London - Television Centre. The team typically works in the TVC office 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday) with some exceptions. Flexible and agile working arrangements are supported.

Hours
Full Time, permanent role with flexible working arrangements.

Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per year depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Plus London Weighting Allowance of £5,441. The salary range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

About the Role
The Business Support Manager will own the planning, coordination, and practical arrangements that enable the Company Secretary Team, its boards, and committees to operate effectively. This role offers the opportunity to partner with directors and colleagues at the heart of BBC Studios, anticipating needs and keeping business moving as the company evolves. You will be part of a highly respected team central to BBC Studios, collaborating with knowledgeable and supportive colleagues across the organisation. The Company Secretary will prioritise your development, focusing on high-quality delivery and coaching you to be the best you can be.

Your key responsibilities include managing the Company Secretary’s diary and forward planning, coordinating the meeting calendar with the Governance Manager and colleagues, and aligning board, committee, and leadership meetings with paper deadlines and key business commitments. You will own meeting logistics from planning to completion, including venues, seating plans, technology, catering, travel, accommodation, and dinners. On meeting days, you will ensure smooth operations by welcoming attendees, resolving practical issues, and arranging additional refreshments as needed. You will act as the principal contact for Commercial Board directors on practical matters, particularly non-executives. Additional duties include coordinating paper collection and publishing approved packs through Diligent Boards, maintaining shared calendars and action trackers, managing team administration such as purchase orders and invoices, making operational decisions within agreed authority, challenging impractical requests respectfully, and identifying workflow improvements including responsible use of approved AI tools.

Experience
Proven experience working in a company secretariat or a similar team. Demonstrated experience providing support to C-suite executives, senior leaders, or similar roles. Experience managing complex diaries and meeting logistics. Strong planning and project coordination skills with an understanding of the Company Secretary function. Experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information. Highly proficient at managing a varied workload.

About you
Organised and proactive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to anticipate priorities and resolve scheduling conflicts effectively. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Collaborative team player who can work with a broad range of colleagues and stakeholders. Committed to delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as mandatory; however, relevant experience in company secretariat functions and executive support is essential.