Programme Lead: BBC You Tube Create x Connect


Company:	National Film & Television School
Salary:	£60,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Full time (35 hours a week), salary up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience

Fixed term basis, 12 month term

The National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Remote with UK-wide travel

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved into one of the world's leading institutions for film, television and games. Consistently named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top international film schools, the NFTS is the UK's premier training ground for creative talent, and right now, it is in the middle of its most ambitious expansion in its history. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).

We are currently recruiting for a Programme Lead: BBC You Tube Create x Connect. This role will lead the delivery of the BBC | YouTube | NFTS Create x Connect programme, driving its successful implementation and ensuring it achieves its creative and strategic objectives.

About Create x Connect

The BBC | YouTube | NFTS Create x Connect programme, is a professional development programme designed to equip mid-career television producers, creators and journalists with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a digital-first media landscape. Participants specialise in one of three strands: News, Children & Learning, or Content Success.

Delivered across the UK, the programme will support 1,500 participants over three years, primarily through an online learning experience, complemented by workshops and events in locations across the UK. The programme will combine practical coursework, online masterclasses and networking opportunities.

The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and significant experience of delivering complex programmes. They will have strong knowledge of digital-first content, online audiences and the creator economy with an understanding of YouTube and how digital platforms are shaping the development, production and distribution of content. They will be highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused with strong editorial judgement.

For further information about this role and information on how to apply, please visit https://www.nfts.co.uk/jobs.

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 1st November 2026.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application.

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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