Director, Production Safety (EMEA/APAC)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10136557 Emplacement Royaume-Uni / Iver Heath, Royaume-Uni Entreprise Disney Entertainment Television Date de publication 12/11/2025Résumé du poste:
The Director, Production Safety provides strategic leadership and oversight of production safety across The Walt Disney Studios (TWDS) productions, including Disney, 20th, Searchlight, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, as well as Studio Operations Sustainability worldwide.
This role is responsible for developing and executing programs that ensure safe working environments and reduce environmental impact across all stages of production. The Director collaborates with internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry groups to drive innovation, compliance, and cultural change in both safety and sustainability practices.
This role will be based at Pinewood Studios and require travel to other production sites both across the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Development
Lead the development and execution of TWDS’s integrated safety across all studio banners and sustainability strategy across Studio Operations..
Design and evolve comprehensive programs that address key areas such as fuel and energy usage, set materials, catering, travel, and workplace safety.
Align initiatives with Disney’s enterprise goals and regulatory requirements, ensuring consistency and excellence across productions.
Team & Stakeholder Management
Manage a cross-functional team of direct and indirect reports, including production-level personnel focused on safety and sustainability.
Foster professional growth and collaboration across departments, including production executives, studio leadership, and external partners.
Serve as a key liaison between TWDS and Disney’s Safety and Enterprise Sustainability and teams.
Operational Integration & Innovation
Embed safety and sustainability best practices into production workflows, including transportation, costumes, set design, asset management, and more.
Identify and pilot innovative technologies and solutions that enhance safety and reduce environmental impact without compromising production quality or efficiency.
Navigate competing priorities and budget constraints to deliver effective, scalable solutions.
Measurement, Reporting & Compliance
Develop and track KPIs for both safety and sustainability programs, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Provide regular executive-level updates on program progress, challenges, and strategic decisions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and environmental standards.
Industry Engagement & Advocacy
Represent TWDS in industry task forces, academic partnerships, and professional networks focused on safety and sustainability.
Build and maintain relationships with subject matter experts, production staff, and talent to promote a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement.
Advocate for bold, forward-thinking changes in production practices that enhance safety and environmental stewardship.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Proven experience in film or television production environments.
Proven experience developing and implementing sustainability programs.
Previous management experience leading professional-level employees.
Preferred Experience:
Deep understanding of production operations and decision-making hierarchies.
Proven ability to influence change and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience leading environmental sustainability and/or safety initiatives on productions.
Strong communication skills for interfacing with executives, department heads, and external experts.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational safety, business, or related field or equivalent experience
Experience creating training programs and materials.
Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainable production practices.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and executive communication capabilities.
Sur Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television est une collection de marques de contenu renommées de The Walt Disney Company qui créent des programmes originaux de divertissement et d’actualités pour les plateformes de streaming Disney+, Hulu et Star de la société, ainsi que ses réseaux de diffusion et de câble. Son vaste portefeuille inclut ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content et Onyx Collective, en plus des Disney Television Studios, qui comprennent 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature et Walt Disney Television Alternative. Délivrant plus de 4 500 heures de programmation par an réparties sur plus de 300 programmes de tous genres, les marques créatives de Disney Entertainment Television sont à l’avant-garde de la narration révolutionnaire, tout en captivant le public et en suscitant des éloges. En 2023, la programmation d’excellence de Disney Entertainment Television a remporté 163 nominations aux Emmy® dans les catégories en journée, en prime time, actualités et documentaires, ainsi que dans les catégories enfants et famille.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Touchstone Television Productions, LLC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Entertainment Television.
Touchstone Television Productions, LLC est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidats seront pris en considération pour l’emploi sans tenir compte de l’âge, de la race, de la couleur de peau, de la religion ou des convictions, du sexe, de la nationalité, de l’origine ethnique ou nationale, de l’orientation sexuelle, du changement de sexe, du statut marital ou civil, du handicap, de la grossesse ou de la maternité. Disney favorise une culture commerciale où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution rapide.