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Senior Manager, Production Sustainability (EMEA / APAC)

Job ID 10163431 Location United Kingdom Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 26, 2026
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Job Summary:

Job Requirements

As the Senior Manager, Production Sustainability at The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), you will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable practices across film and television productions in the UK, including other territories across EMEA/APAC. Your leadership will be essential in aligning our environmental goals with the broader organizational objectives, ensuring that our content creation processes are both innovative and environmentally responsible. This role is crucial in maintaining Disney's commitment to sustainability while continuing to deliver award-winning content that captivates audiences worldwide.


What You Will Do:

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring multiple teams to achieve our environmental sustainability goals. You will develop departmental plans, set organizational priorities, and allocate resources effectively to ensure the successful implementation of sustainable practices. Your ability to think strategically, plan and prioritize, and collaborate with various stakeholders will be key to your success. This role matters because it directly influences how Disney Entertainment film and television productions operate sustainably, requiring skills such as strategic thinking, leadership, and collaboration.


·      Provide regional leadership and oversight across multiple television and feature productions, ensuring alignment with TWDC’s environmental goals and targets

·      Own sustainability program strategy for assigned regions, setting priorities and implementation at scale

·      Conduct regular set visits to support production partnerships and guide regional sustainability strategy

·      Serve as primary regional escalation point for sustainability related issues impacting productions including reporting and changes to regional regulatory requirements

·      Envision future possibilities and create breakthrough strategies for environmental sustainability.

·      Collaborate with production leadership and studio stakeholders to align expectations and support consistent sustainability implementation

·      Identify and pilot sustainability initiatives, technology, and vendors within the region in partnership with production and Enterprise Sustainability

·      Oversee regional sustainability performance tracking and reporting

·      Guide teams by aligning business strategies and managing key business relationships.

·      Inspire individual and business success by clarifying the organization's vision and strategies.

·      Define strategies, expectations, and priorities to empower your team and contracted leads and vendors to pursue innovative solutions.

·      Provide continuous coaching and feedback to set your team and contracted leads and vendors up for success.

·      Develop self and others by encouraging the team to explore their interests and stretch their skillsets.

·      Demonstrate care and compassion to create a supportive environment for your team.

·      Create an environment where Disney values are experienced and sustained.


Qualifications and Skills:

·      Skilled in strategic planning and prioritization.

·      Proficient in building collaborative partnerships.

·      Strong understanding of sustainability topics as applied to film and television production operations and workflows

·      Experienced in guiding teams and managing business relationships.

·      Innovative and strategic thinker with a focus on Sustainability.

·      Strong leadership and mentoring skills. 

·      Experience in environmental sustainability, film/television production, or related field

·      Experience in managing teams

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·      Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned region including visiting active productions as needed

·      Experience in the entertainment industry, particularly in content creation and production.

·      Qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent experience

·      Passionate about environmental sustainability and innovative solutions.

·      Commitment to the Disney’s publicly stated environmental goals





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This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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