​​This role is a part-time role, working 4 days a week with the potential to become full time, the closer to Red Nose Day.

Please note this is a hybrid role based on the successful candidate working at least two days a week in our London office. Remote contracts would not be considered for this role. 

​​Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.

​​Purpose of job:​ 

We are looking for an exceptional Development Executive to join the creative team behind Red Nose Day. 

This is a rare opportunity to help evolve one of Britain's most loved fundraising events. We're looking for a highly creative, audience-obsessed development expert who can generate and deliver ambitious ideas that stop people in their tracks, create genuine buzz and make Red Nose Day feel unmissable. 

Working closely with Comic Relief and BBC Studios, you’ll help shape a night of television that surprises audiences, sparks conversation and delivers joyful, impactful fundraising at scale. 

 Interviews are expected to take place w/c 24/08/2026.

Key responsibilities:  

• Develop original entertainment ideas, formats, live moments, large-scale stunts and high-impact audience experiences for Comic Relief. 

• Generate concepts that feel culturally relevant, socially shareable and capable of capturing national attention. 

• Identify emerging trends, talent and opportunities that keep Comic Relief fresh, contemporary and unpredictable. 

• Explore emerging technologies, innovative creative tools and production techniques that could help bring ambitious ideas and large-scale stunts to life. 

• Produce high-quality pitch documents, treatments and presentations. 

• Contribute to the overall creative vision and evolution of the Comic Relief brand on screen. 

• Ensure creative output aligns with Comic Relief's values, campaigns and fundraising objectives. 

Person specification 

Essential criteria 

• Has a proven track record in entertainment development for broadcast television, streaming or major live events. 

• Thinks big and generates ideas that audiences will genuinely talk about. 

• Understands what drives engagement across television, social and digital platforms. 

• Has excellent creative instincts and strong editorial judgement. 

Desirable criteria 

• Is curious about popular culture and constantly looking for the next big idea, spotting opportunities, trends and talent before they become mainstream. 

• Understands how technology, innovation and production craft can unlock ambitious creative ideas and deliver stand-out television moments. 

• Thrives working in fast-paced creative environments and enjoys collaborating with others 

Contract 

We are seeking a London or Salford based candidate to begin imminently, initially on a part-time basis with a view to increasing to full time later as production moves towards Red Nose Day. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Why work at Comic Relief 

There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work 

Disability Confident employer 

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV or application scores. We ask that candidates that wish to be considered for this scheme email Recruitment@comicrelief.com to discuss further. Please do not email CV's/cover letters.