Product Development Manager
Living Streets
Salary range: £38,897- £44,041 per annum (£43,055 - £48,199 with London
weighting)
Location: Flexible, including homeworking (occasional travel to London
required)
Hours: 28 to 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026
Closing date: 05/05/2025 (23:59 pm)
Interviews: 15/05/2025
We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Product Development Manager to join our dynamic team. In this exciting role, you’ll lead the development of impactful products and services, including WOW – the walk to school challenge, our flagship offer for primary schools. In doing so, you’ll be responsible for ensuring they deliver on both commercial goals and charitable purpose.
What you’ll be doing:
- Drive the development and launch of innovative, inclusive and accessible products and services that align with our values and commercial strategy.
- Spearhead the evolution of WOW to maximise its impact.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate evidence and insights into product design and user experience.
- Cultivate key external partnerships and manage suppliers to deliver high quality, ethical outcomes.
- Support marketing and sales campaigns and contribute to broader business development goals.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience leading successful product development initiatives
- Strong project planning, budget management, and market research skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
- Experience managing digital products and external suppliers
- Understanding of procurement processes and user-centred design principles
- Commitment of Living Streets’ mission and values
If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Strictly no agencies.
About Living Streets
We are living streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys.
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.
We offer a range of bespoke consultancy, project management and behaviour change initiatives, as well as products that will help your business or school reap the benefits of increased walking levels.
We are living streets, the UK charity for everyday walking. We want a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys. Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more. We offer a range of bespoke consultancy, project management and behaviour change initiatives, as well as products that will help your business or school reap the benefits of increased walking levels.
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