Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2638

Location City

Multiple (Non-London)

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Sustainability Production Exec

Reports to:

Director of Commissioning Operations

Department:

Commissioning Operations

Location:

Leeds, Glasgow or Bristol

Grade:

P1

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Commissioning department is responsible for selecting and helping shape all the content we distribute on our linear channels and across our digital platforms.



They are responsible for the development and delivery of our programme slate, and this role will help support them to ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible and within C4's expectations for sustainable productions.

JOB PURPOSE:

Channel 4 has set ambitious climate targets to reduce carbon emissions across all operations. In order to reach this ambition we must tackle emissions arising from the production of television. This role supports our production partners to reduce their carbon footprint, spotting opportunities for improvement early on and monitoring adherence to best practice.



Working closely with:
Director of Commissioning Operations, to embed sustainable practices into production Commissioning Editors from across various genres, to ensure sustainability is accounted for through the commissioning process from start to finish Production Finance, to ensure carbon emissions and reduction efforts are tracked and management with corporate systems Sustainability Manager, report on progress against targets and ensure production activities align with the channel's science based targets and net zero strategy Production companies to support decarbonisation activities Suppliers of low-carbon alternatives available to productions BAFTA albert, to ensure efforts are captured on sustainable reporting tools Green consultancies and their input with Channel 4 suppliers where appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide subject matter expertise in sustainable productions, supporting content being commissioned Raise awareness of C4's climate targets and encouraging the widespread transformation necessary to meet targets across production Work closely with Commissioning across all genres to understand editorial and creative requirements of each commission, to then approach sustainability challenges and solutions from a commissioning perspective, ensuring editorial requirements aren't compromised Embedding decarbonisation initiatives across commissioning slate, accounting for the impact of changes on production and budget Work closely with producers to ensure decarbonisation initiatives are practical properly costed, and achieve emission reductions Work to set Channel 4's best practice Sustainable Production guidelines, providing support for commissioning teams and productions to ensure editorial standards aren't compromised. Review and update all supporting documents and training for indies and commissioners. Support Commissioning to manage and reduce any higher carbon production plans. Support C4's commitment to the climate content pledge.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Knowledge and experience of BAFTA albert's sustainable production tools. Previous experience in a broadcasting/media role and understanding of sustainable TV content production. Understanding of the production process and the pressures on production companies, and how these can impact delivery. Knowledge of the commissioning process. Strong prioritising and time management skills, including demonstrable ability in working to hard deadlines. Highly organised and with an excellent eye for detail. Knowledge of a range of independent production companies and a breadth and depth of programming across genres Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to give clear feedback in a business and creative context and convey complex information in simple terms. Ability to lead and inspire others. Proven experience of establishing partnerships at an individual or team level. Evidence of resilience when faced with challenges. Keen interest in sustainability.

DESIRABLE:

Ability to manage and review sustainability data, strong numeracy skills. Demonstrable experience of conducting and maintaining a strong network of external relationships within independent production companies. Knowledge of Carbon accounting frameworks namely the GHG protocol. Experience in data and reporting tools to communicate sustainability metrics effectively.

Basic salary per annum starting from

48,125.00

Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won't be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the 'Essential Experience & Skills' outlined in the (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;




- Private medical insurance


- Free Virtual GP access for employees


- Free Female Health hormone test each year


- Free Tastecard membership


- Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter


- Discounted Gym memberships


- Pension


- Life Assurance


- Income Protection


- Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.


Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

25 Nov 2025

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.




We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.




Disability Confident Scheme:


Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Care Leaver Friendly Employer:


Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Workplace Adjustments:


We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail recruitment@channel4.co.uk