The BBC has recruited six ethnic minorities for its Senior Development programme as part of its movement towards having a more diverse workforce.
The group which consists of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, from various industries will take part in a 12 month scheme as part of the Clore Leadership Programme. Participants will be working along big BBC bosses including Director-General Tony Hall and James Purnell, director of strategy and digital, with the hope of promoting diversity by encouraging ethnic minorities to apply for senior level roles within the media industry.
The participants, who were selected out 300 candidates, include Tim Pemberton manager of BBC Radio Bristol, former director of equality think tank Runnymede Trust Dr Rob Berkeley, BBC head of human resources support Marcelle Moncrieffe-Johnson, Radio 1 strategy and planning executive Ade Adeluwoye, The Voice columnist Nelson Abbey and one other individual.
“For the first time, we’re bringing together the world of broadcasting, with arts and culture, to inspire new ideas – and new leaders,” the BBC’s executive director Tony Hall said.
“[Thee BBC and Clore are committed] to developing the broadest possible range of talent and enabling people to reach their absolute potential as leaders,” Clore director Susan Hoyle added.
