Head of Programming
Head of Programme Scheduling - West London - 4x a week onsite - £95,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised, multinational media and entertainment organisation as Head of Programme Scheduling, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, maximise commercial opportunities, and lead the delivery of industry-leading scheduling initiatives.
This role will play a key part in implementing group programming strategies, policies, and processes to maximise commercial opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver effective content scheduling.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing programme selection and scheduling, identifying opportunities for improvement, analysing performance, and using insights to optimise screen utilisation. You will lead the continuous review of admissions, audience trends, and scheduling performance to ensure the business remains competitive and responsive to market demands.
With a strong analytical background, the ideal candidate will be confident using data and insights to influence decision-making, develop market-leading initiatives, and respond quickly to competitor activity. You will have a proven ability to translate data into actionable strategies that drive performance and profitability.
This role will also involve leading and developing a team, creating a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and supporting individuals to reach their full potential.
Building strong relationships will be essential, with responsibility for managing partnerships with distributors and collaborating closely with corporate sales and advertising teams. You will work collaboratively to maximise commercial opportunities, negotiate effectively, and ensure all supplier agreements and commercial terms are accurately documented and successfully delivered.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, commercially driven, and passionate about using data, relationships, and innovation to deliver exceptional programming outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in programming scheduling
- Team and people management
- Analytical background
- Experienced within TV/Media/Cinema industry
- Forecasting and planning
- Commercial analysis
- Sourcing and negotiating
Location: West London (4X a week onsite)
Salary: £95,000 + benefits
Reference: 3123400576
Head of Programming
Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by Ventula Consulting
Head of Programme Scheduling - West London - 4x a week onsite - £95,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised, multinational media and entertainment organisation as Head of Programme Scheduling, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, maximise commercial opportunities, and lead the delivery of industry-leading scheduling initiatives.
This role will play a key part in implementing group programming strategies, policies, and processes to maximise commercial opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver effective content scheduling.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing programme selection and scheduling, identifying opportunities for improvement, analysing performance, and using insights to optimise screen utilisation. You will lead the continuous review of admissions, audience trends, and scheduling performance to ensure the business remains competitive and responsive to market demands.
With a strong analytical background, the ideal candidate will be confident using data and insights to influence decision-making, develop market-leading initiatives, and respond quickly to competitor activity. You will have a proven ability to translate data into actionable strategies that drive performance and profitability.
This role will also involve leading and developing a team, creating a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and supporting individuals to reach their full potential.
Building strong relationships will be essential, with responsibility for managing partnerships with distributors and collaborating closely with corporate sales and advertising teams. You will work collaboratively to maximise commercial opportunities, negotiate effectively, and ensure all supplier agreements and commercial terms are accurately documented and successfully delivered.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, commercially driven, and passionate about using data, relationships, and innovation to deliver exceptional programming outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in programming scheduling
- Team and people management
- Analytical background
- Experienced within TV/Media/Cinema industry
- Forecasting and planning
- Commercial analysis
- Sourcing and negotiating
Location: West London (4X a week onsite)
Salary: £95,000 + benefits
Reference: 3123400576
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