Production Manager

WWF UK; Old Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in the UK is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production services for multimedia content. This role involves managing both UK and overseas productions while ensuring compliance with budgets and Health & Safety regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in Production Management within creative sectors, possess strong organisational and communication skills, and share a passion for environmental storytelling. Benefits include generous annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days

Flexible working options

7.5% employer pension contribution, rising to 10%

Learning and development opportunities

Regular wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Management within Creative Industries, Media or NGO sectors.
• Experience managing UK & overseas productions, including remote locations.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety / Risk Assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK and overseas production services, including remote locations.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and Health & Safety / Risk Assessment processes.
• Ensure all content is produced safely and to the highest professional standards.
• Line manage the Post-Production Technical Manager, prioritising work planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Production Management

Budget management

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We're recruiting a Production Manager to lead production services across multimedia content for WWF-UK's Content & Editorial Team. Responsibilities include managing UK and overseas productions, overseeing budgets and contracts, ensuring safe and high-standard production, and line managing the Post-Production Technical Manager role.,

• Lead UK and overseas production services, including remote locations.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and Health & Safety / Risk Assessment processes.
• Ensure all content is produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards.
• Line manage the Post-Production Technical Manager, prioritising work planning, stakeholder engagement, pastoral care, and professional development.
  Proven experience in Production Management within Creative Industries, Media or NGO sectors.
• Experience managing UK & overseas productions, including remote locations.
• Proven budgeting and contractual experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety / Risk Assessment processes.
• Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Passion for conservation and environmental storytelling.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  WWF-UK is a global conservation charity working to protect wildlife and the natural world.
  Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising to 31 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options.
• 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives.