Bectu Appoints Noel McClean as New Head
Noel McClean will succeed Philippa Childs, who is retiring early next year after eight years leading the UK broadcasting union.
Bectu has appointed Noel McClean as its new Head, the UK broadcasting union announced on October 15, 2026. He will take over from Philippa Childs, who is retiring early next year.
McClean is returning to Bectu after 13 years at the union, where he rose to National Secretary. He left to become a Deputy General Secretary at Prospect, Bectu's parent union.
Childs has led Bectu for eight years, a period that included the Covid pandemic and the US film and TV slowdown.
The appointment was reported by deadline.com.
Quick answers
Who is the new Head of Bectu?
Noel McClean has been appointed Head of Bectu.
Who is Noel McClean succeeding?
He takes over from Philippa Childs, who is retiring early next year.
Where did Noel McClean work before this appointment?
He was a Deputy General Secretary at Prospect, Bectu's parent union, after 13 years at Bectu.