Job Description
Production Manager
Job reference - REQ000919
Maternity Cover (12-Months Fixed Term Contract)
£43,851 - £45,851pa
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid minimum 20% office-based
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
Join Us at WWF-UK - Production Manager
We re excited to be recruiting for a Production Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Content & Editorial Team, within the Brand, Campaigns and Communications Dept at WWF-UK.
In this pivotal role, you ll lead on production services across a wide range of multimedia content including video, photography, infographics, and animation. You ll manage UK and overseas productions, oversee budgets and contracts, and ensure all content is produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards. You will line manage the Post-Production Technical Manager role, supporting - priority setting, work planning, stakeholder engagement/negotiation, as well as pastoral care and professional development.
You ll bring the following skills and experience, helping us drive forward our mission to restore nature and tackle climate change.
Proven experience and excellent track record in Production Management, working within the Creative Industries, Media or NGO sectors.
Experience of managing UK & overseas productions, including remote locations.
Proven budgeting and contractual experience and skills.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety / Risk Assessment processes and procedures.
Line management experience preferred.
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.
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect:
Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 20% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left isn t enough. We re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it s a race we can win with everyone s help.
We re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date - 26/10/2025
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
