Why join S4C?
At S4C, we are passionate about creating a positive, energetic, and inclusive work environment that reflects our core values:
Be Your Best, Proud of S4C, Celebrate Everyone, Go For It.
S4C is seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the delivery of major, high impact projects shaping the future of broadcasting in Wales. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in driving innovation, business transformation, and the successful rollout of multi-million-pound software projects that directly support S4C’s strategic vision.
S4C are looking for an accomplished leader with extensive practical experience in the broadcast environment, and a strong track record of delivering large multi million-pound software projects on time and on budget.
You will need experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally and delivering on stakeholders’ requirements in the software deliverables. As a Programme Director, S4C will require you to have extensive experience in business change and controlling finances of large projects. You will be required to allocate the resources available appropriately and effectively.
This is an exciting leadership position for a results-driven, strategic thinker who is passionate about delivering change that makes a real difference in the broadcasting industry.
Job Overview
S4C uses station management software known as BSM. This software is written in Delphi and has been highly modified to tailor the software for S4C’s specific requirements. In addition to the core software, there are two further products that have been developed by S4C:
Cwmwl: Used to submit programme ideas to S4C and follow successful submission to the contract stage.
PAC (Programme as Completed) this is used to collect data from production companies for information relating to the programme for instance collecting data on music used for PRS reporting.
S4C has decided that more proprietary software is required to provide these functions to make support more robust and not to be so dependent on a bespoke system.
The position will be responsible for ensuring the integration of the new software in the current broadcast environment provided by the BBC in the broadcast centre in Central Square, Cardiff, the new software will need to be delivered on budget and on time.
Further Details
Location: S4C Office, Central Square, Cardiff (minimum of 2 days in the office)
Salary: £85,000
Contract: 18 month contract initially
Probation Period: 6 months
Working Hours: 35.75 hours per week.
Holidays: In addition to the statutory bank holidays, you will be entitled to 26 days of paid holiday per year. (Please note that the annual leave will be pro rata if working part time).
Pension: Paid staff are entitled to join a Group Personal Pension Scheme subject to the terms of any existing scheme which is amended from time to time. If you are a member of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, S4C will contribute 10% of your basic salary to the Scheme. You will be expected to contribute 5%.
Travel: Occasional travel will be part of the role, usually within the United Kingdom.
Applications
Applications should be sent by 12.00 on Monday 20 October 2025 to Pobl@s4c.cymru or People and Culture Department, Canolfan S4C, Yr Egin, Carmarthen, SA31 3EQ.
Interview Date: Week commencing 27 October.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.