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I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, but can anyone explain to me what`s the meaning of the professional position "programme controller". Is it the same as programme director? Thank you.
Neither term has a precise meaning.
You need to find out more about the specifics of the position from the organisation concerned.
I don`t think so👁 Smile :)
Every radio has a programme controller - hence there is a precise meaning.
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Your refusal to give context means that your question is capable of different interpretations.
As an experienced project and programme manager, let me assure you that there is no clear and unambiguous definition of programme controller or programme director.

Now, if you wish to give us more information about your question, it may be possible to help you.
Every radio has a programme controller.
Do you mean every radio has a person in charge of programming or every radio has a means of controlling the programme?
There are several meanings of programme and there are several meanings of controller. This results in multiple occupations that can be called "programme controller". "Programme" can mean a schedule or it can mean a project and controller can mean a manager or it can mean a type of accountant (aka comptroller) so "programme controller" could be the title of an accountant that works on a specific project.
In addition, both words have many synonyms so those same jobs have different names a different places. For example, a programme controller could be the same as a project manager.
Ok, here it is. In my opinion there is a job classification which is quite strict and you cannot change it according to the context. If I am working as a reporter, could I be a plumber 👁 Smile :)


http://www.mediauk.com/radio/jobs/5091/programme-controller
Hmm - but you are not asking if a reporter is equivalent to a plumber, you are asking if a controller is equivalent to a director.

The link you provided gives a very clear and comprehensive statement of the role of that particular programme controller position. I assume you can compare it with your own knowledge of the role of programme director.
Ok, here it is. In my opinion there is a job classification which is quite strict and you cannot change it according to the context. If I am working as a reporter, could I be a plumber 👁 Smile :)


http://www.mediauk.com/radio/jobs/5091/programme-controller
I could provide an equally complete description of a BMW 335d, but it would not be a general description of all automobiles. It would be dangerous to rely on it as one. One could, for example, come away with the impression that automobiles necessarily have diesel engines. Many do, but most don't.

If your question is about the meaning of the term in the context of this specific job, the linked page gives the answer. If it is about the meaning of the term in general, as several people have already pointed out, it is far from standardized (or standardised, much like English spelling).
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