Assistant Commissioner, Scripted

CONTRACT TYPE: 12-month Fixed-term Contract / Attachment, Full-time - Starting on January 2026
Commissioning
Glasgow - Hybrid
We're happy to discuss flexible working. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. (This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
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The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage . (Join the BBC Scotland Commissioning team to help shape the future of scripted storytelling. As Assistant Commissioner, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering premium comedy and drama across BBC Scotland, BBC iPlayer and network platforms. You’ll champion digital-first content and nurture emerging talent, helping bring bold, distinctive stories to audiences in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
You’ll collaborate with award-winning teams, work across genres and platforms, and help discover the next generation of storytellers. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusion and talent development, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Support the Commissioning Editor for Scripted in delivering the comedy and drama strategy.
Lead commissioning of short-form and digital scripted content across platforms.
Develop relationships with Scottish talent and suppliers to shape standout projects.
Provide editorial feedback on scripts and treatments, ensuring creative excellence.
Deep understanding of Scottish content and talent, with a passion for comedy and drama.
Demonstrable digital production experience (e.g. VOD, YouTube, social media).
Experience nurturing and developing creative talent.
Track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Familiarity with commissioning processes and budget management.
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.
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