Production Manager

Production Manager (Maternity Cover)

Hours:

35 hours per week

Location:

The Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey (Hybrid – minimum 20% office-based)
Contract Type:
Maternity Cover (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Closing Date: 26/10/2025

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.

• 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.

WWF-UK is a global conservation charity working to protect wildlife and the natural world.

Apply via our website. Complete an application form and upload a CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.

WWF-UK is an inclusive employer committed to creating an environment where all staff feel respected and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

This is a UK based contract and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship.