My role at ITV is head of programme strategy for ITV3, so my main responsibility is constructing the ITV3 schedule for the year, making sure it's targeted at the right audience, making changes when necessary, we keep a very close eye on the competitors so sometimes we make changes according to what the main competitors are doing, and also the rest of the ITV channels, so we work as like a family of channels, so for ITV3 to keep a close eye on what ITV1, 2 and 4 are doing and because we always want to be a complementary portfolio of channels, sometimes I need to make changes in accordance with the other ITV channels. So I came straight from university to ITV, I did a dissertation on scheduling, as you do, you know. Working at ITV is a really good environment, good experience - we have an open plan office so it's really good, you really feel like you work as a team, especially when there's a number of channels all in the office.
And if that wasn't enough
Benefits
All our employees get 5 weeks’ holiday on top of public holidays, plus an option to buy more.
You’ll also benefit from life assurance cover, and have the chance to join our fantastic pension and health insurance schemes.
And whether you cycle in to the office or take the train, we’ve got you covered, either with a bike through the government’s cycle to work scheme or with an interest-free season-ticket loan.
Not to mention the fact that you can receive vouchers to save money on childcare and will also get exclusive savings on a wide range of products and services – just for working here!
In addition, you’ll participate in an ITV-wide annual bonus plan and will also be given the chance to buy ITV shares – so you can really reap the rewards of all your hard work.
Equality & diversity
At ITV, equality in the workplace is just a part of what we do. That’s why, whatever your age, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or family circumstances we make it our business to make sure you’re treated with fairness and respect. We’re dedicated to offering flexible working supporting all our colleagues, and when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees with a disability, we’ve been officially recognised for this.
But our ‘two-tick’ status is just the start of it. We also play a big role in both national and industry-specific diversity forums – investing in finding and developing new and diverse talent. Because, at the end of the day we want our workforce to represent the audience it serves. It’s a pretty big goal, but one that we get closer to every day.
People development
Our benefits don’t just boost your bank balance though. We’re also committed to your development and improving your career. That’s why we believe very strongly that we offer the best development opportunities in the industry at every level of our business.
We have an extensive training and development offer which meets the needs of our colleagues in all areas of the business at all levels. Topics range from ‘How to Get Ahead in Your Career’, to 'Leading Change' in support of our business transformation through to project management and negotiation skills and commercial awareness. We also offer development unique to ITV such as our ‘Access All Areas’ where we create job shadowing opportunities to help our people get a better understanding of the business and where people can get to spend time sharing ideas over lunch with our senior leadership team.
Developing our people is something the whole business is passionate about.
