Commercial Director - Scripted

BBC Group and Public Services • london, england • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

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.

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.

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.