JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: SL
CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Drama Productions
LOCATION: Television Centre, London
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
BBC Studios Scripted is home to some of the UK's most exciting and ambitious drama producers. From in house drama and comedy units to owned labels such as Lookout Point, Baby Cow, Firebird, and Clerkenwell Films, we are proud to deliver iconic, globally renowned content.
Custodian of a rich, diverse drama slate ranging from British national treasures EastEnders and Casualty, to global trailblazers such as Baby Reindeer, you will be responsible for creative and business strategy. Overseeing all in-house and label production, including 380 full-time employees, up to 2000 freelancers and Scripted HQ management, you will drive continued growth and strengthen our position as a global market leader.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Reporting directly to Zai Bennett, CEO BBC Studios Production, you will have oversight of every aspect of the UK scripted business.
With BAFTA, RTS and Emmy-winning titles, growth within our owned labels, minority stake indie investment, and creative IP exploitation, BBC Studios Scripted is creatively and commercially vital to the BBC Studios brand and strategically positioned for continued commercial expansion.
In a time of in-house and industry-wide transformation, this role offers a rare and 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
* Develop and lead a commercially focused, pan-Studios scripted strategy across all labels and partnerships, translating it into a measurable financial business plan and overseeing operational delivery
* Ensure high-quality delivery of current productions and support creative leads in securing and developing new commissions, maintaining editorial standards and compliance
* Establish and execute the commercial strategy for Scripted, maintaining BBC Studios' position as a leading supplier, and forging partnerships to optimise rights and funding
* Build and strengthen relationships with key global buyers (BBC, Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Disney, etc.), aligning content strategy with evolving market dynamics
* Lead a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture and empowering creative and business teams to deliver strategic outcomes
* Drive an efficient, flexible operation with robust internal controls, ensuring all functions and support services are aligned and high-performing
* Create and promote a high performing, inclusive environment that attracts and retains top creative and business talent, supports career development, and delivers the cultural change needed for long-term success
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Proven track record of running a large-scale international television production business, with strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking across creative and financial domains
* Proven ability of leading multi-disciplinary, matrixed teams through complex change, balancing creative and commercial priorities
* Experience of managing significant budgets and understanding key financial drivers that underpin content production and profitability
* Deep knowledge of global media trends, audience behaviours, and the evolving scripted landscape, with the ability to anticipate and respond to change
* Demonstrable understanding and experience working with contractual and commercial frameworks for scripted content, both in the UK and internationally
* Experience of developing and maintaining relationships across local and international broadcasters, streamers, talent, and internal stakeholders
* Expertise in aligning creative ambition with business strategy, IP development, and international market dynamics to deliver standout scripted content
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.
BBCSTUDIOS
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.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.