Production Safety Supervisor

Job Description

Calling All Production Safety Supervisors! – Expression of Interest

Are you passionate about creating a safe and thriving environment for film and television productions? We want to hear from you! We're building a team of experienced Production Safety Supervisors to join our growing pool of professionals, supporting an exciting lineup of projects over the next 24 months.

As a member of this exclusive group, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge productions, ensuring safety standards are met while helping filmmakers bring their visions to life. Successful candidates who meet the required criteria may be recommended to individual productions as freelance Safety Supervisors.

Please note that these roles are contracted directly by the productions and are not employed by Disney.

Key Responsibilities:
• Promote a Safety-First Culture: Build strong, positive relationships with production teams and departments to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with Production Leadership: Partner with Producers and UPMs to recruit qualified safety professionals and maintain a safe working environment throughout the production.
• Lead and Mentor Safety Teams: Provide leadership to Health & Safety (H&S) teams as required, ensuring consistent application of safety standards.
• Implement Safety Management Systems: Develop and oversee effective safety management systems, accident prevention strategies, and safety training programs for cast and crew.
• Support High-Risk Activities: Assist departments with risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensure compliance with safety regulations, planning ahead for high-risk activities such as stunts, special effects, and construction work.
• Manage Safety Budgets and Reporting: Handle safety budgets and deliver regular safety reports to production leadership.

What You'll Bring:
• Experience: Well-established experience in production safety or a related field, with a proven ability to deliver results and drive safety initiatives.
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership experience in a safety management capacity is preferred.
• Safety Expertise: Strong expertise in contractor safety, construction management (CDM), safety training, and compliance with enforcing authorities like the HSE or Fire Service.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Qualifications: NEBOSH level 3 or equivalent qualifications in occupational health and safety.

Exciting Opportunities Ahead...

Disney has an ambitious production slate over the next two years, and we're building a pool of talented freelance Production Safety Supervisors to support our various projects. While applying for this role does not guarantee placement on any specific production, candidates who meet our criteria will be recommended for freelance positions as new opportunities arise.

If you're ready to play a crucial role in ensuring safety across our productions, we'd love to hear from you!

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyvw1p-3-138-137-191-42 in your application.