STV Group plc
Scheduler (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
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Scheduler (12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover)
Location: Glasgow/Hybrid
Salary: Up to £27,500, dependent on experience.
About Us
STV’s exciting vision is to become Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than 70% of Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. STV has expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station – which launched in Jan' 2026.
From bases across the UK, STV’s content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, global phenomenon LEGO Masters and BBC police drama Blue Lights.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Scheduler to join STV’s Audience, Video & Technology team on a 12 month fixed term basis covering a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the Head of Scheduling & Planning, you will be responsible for TV schedule planning for STV using dedicated scheduling systems. In addition, you will ensure schedules are accurate, delivered to deadlines and are compliant with applicable licence and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic scheduling of all STV programmes, promotions and sponsorship.
- Compile and deliver transmission schedules, ensuring compliance with STV licence requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and trackers relating to regional programme output.
- Analysis of Ofcom minutage tracker, identifying any potential issues and recommending timely corrective action.
- Produce weekly TV listings information to meet deadlines.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with ITV scheduling, planning and presentation.
- Maintain clear and effective workflows with relevant internal departments.
- Assist in any other aspects of the work of the company as reasonably required.
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Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable experience of programme scheduling, programme ratings and their relationship to scheduling requirements, gained in a broadcast environment, is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- High level of self-initiative and the ability to work accurately to meet the demands of a fast-paced working environment.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A positive and proactive approach, with the determination to overcome challenges and deliver results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and use new packages including scheduling systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess options and recommend appropriate courses of action.
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Benefits
There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;
- 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays.
- An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
- Company pension contribution.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket travel loan.
- Access to occupational health service.
- Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
Apply
To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to hr@stv.tv by Friday 16 October 2026.
STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing hr@stv.tv.
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