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Senior Manager, Development (UK Scripted)

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We are seeking an experienced, strategic, creative, and highly collaborative Senior Manager, Development, UK Scripted to join the Disney+ UK scripted originals team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Disney+'s UK scripted slate, driving strategy, nurturing talent, and championing ambitious storytelling that resonates locally and globally. The ideal candidate will support commissioned projects through development, working with writers, showrunners, and producers, and elevating the overall quality and impact of our original series.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and support the development strategy for Disney+ UK drama and comedy in collaboration with the Originals team, shaping a distinctive slate that aligns with overall brand and audience goals
  • Identify and cultivate compelling project ideas, formats, and original IP with potential for global reach and local resonance
  • Champion diverse voices and innovative narrative forms that reflect the UK's cultural landscape
  • Oversee the development process from concept to approved scripts, ensuring creative quality and strategic fit
  • Provide detailed creative feedback and guidance to writers, creators, and production partners
  • Work with internal teams (Programming, Legal, Business Affairs, Production Management) to move projects through key greenlight milestones
  • Forge and maintain strong relationships with writers, agents, production companies, and industry stakeholders
  • Lead initiatives to discover and support emerging talent in both drama and comedy
  • Represent Disney+ at industry events, conferences, and talent forums
  • Partner with senior leaders across Original Productions, International, and Marketing to maximize creative impact and commercial success
  • Support cross-departmental alignment to ensure timely delivery of development objectives and slate priorities

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in scripted television development and production, including drama and comedy series
  • A strong track record of developing and shepherding scripted projects from idea through production
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team, providing coaching and feedback to ensure success
  • Strong creative and strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong industry relationships

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with international teams and managing cross-cultural projects
  • Proficiency in additional languages
What we offer:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance & dental care
  • Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
  • Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
  • Excellent parental and guardian leave
  • Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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