Product Development Manager

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

To apply: Please send your application quoting reference Product Development Manager [email protected]  by the closing date. When applying please ensure that your application is submitted in WORD format and not PDF format.

We would also ask that you complete our equal opportunities monitoring form using the link below.

The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded via the links below. CVs will not be accepted.

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. 

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