Sustainability lead/manager/advisor

Sustainability lead/manager/advisor

Overview of role

The sustainability lead/manager/advisor, is responsible for strategically leading sustainability on a production. They work with the production team to interpret the creative brief and scope the sustainability solutions to be used for the production. They have to manage the balance between the creative output and carbon reduction, suggesting the most effective sustainability solutions to meet these. The sustainability lead/manager/advisor 
works collaboratively with heads of department (HODs), the production manager and/or line producer; and they may also liaise with unit managers and suppliers. The sustainability lead puts into place the sustainability plans and processes for the production, gaining buy in from senior stakeholders and members of the cast, crew, contributors and suppliers. They may 
also establish and oversee the reporting and sustainability certification process. Depending on the size, type and genre of production, they may also manage a sustainability team; delegating and overseeing tasks as required, and providing support and supervision for the team as applicable. The length of time they are contracted to work with a production may also vary.

Download the PDF version of this skills checklist.

Download the Sustainability for Productions National Occupational Standards 2025.


Core responsibilities

These core responsibilities are provided as a guide and are not exhaustive. The exact responsibilities in a particular job will vary depending on the scale/budget band/genre of the production.


Skills

Check out role specific skills, transferable skills and attributes for the role of sustainability lead/manager/advisor.

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