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Posted 25 June, 2026
BBC

Commercial Director - Scripted

BBC
London, GBR, W12 7FA Full Time
Reference: 45548

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: F

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Scripted

LOCATION: London – TVC

START DATE: TBC

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Commercial Director is a critical senior position in the Scripted division of BBC Studios, focused on maximising commercial opportunities for our Scripted projects.

Working closely with our portfolio of production labels and producers, the Commercial Director will help build sales strategies, source and develop relationships with potential co-production partners, and work closely with the Sales team for deficit financing and accessing soft money globally.


WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC Studios Scripted is home to iconic, award-winning titles such as EastEnders, Silent Witness, Happy Valley, Conclave and Baby Reindeer, making us one of the UK’s most influential producers across domestic and global drama markets.

We’re proud to work with some of the industry's most respected and exciting Producers, and have our work recognised with BAFTA, RTS, Emmy and Oscar awards, alongside record revenues for 2024/25.

At a time of in-house and industry-wide transformation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape, grow and steer a globally recognised slate through a period of significant change and commercial potential.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Lead commercial strategy for the scripted slate, building robust financing plans across the portfolio.
• Partner with producers and label leads to secure co-production funding and investment.
• Structure, negotiate and deliver high-value deals with broadcasters, streamers, talent and partners.
• Identify and maximise the commercial value of IP and development pipeline opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global co-production partners and investors.
• Collaborate with Finance, Business Affairs and senior leadership to ensure clear and timely deal delivery.
• Drive new business opportunities and contribute to wider strategic growth and market positioning.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven senior leadership experience within scripted TV, working with premium IP and talent-led projects.
• Detailed, expert understanding and experience of sales and distribution, co-production partnerships, and all commercial aspects of producing, selling and acquiring content.
• Strong track record of structuring and negotiating complex, high-value deals.
• Deep understanding of scripted television financing, commissioning and production models.
• Established network across global broadcasters, financiers and co-production partners.
• Experience working across both UK and international scripted markets.
• Expert knowledge of current and emerging trends in global content financing and distribution.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Evidence of excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Background working in a matrixed global organisation.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.


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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

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