Public Affairs & Policy Manager

Salary range: £41,000 - £46,000 per annum

Location: Homebased and located in nations or regions outside London

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 31 May 2026 Midnight

Interviews: W/C 08 June 2026

To apply: Please send your application quoting reference Public Affairs and Policy 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. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

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.

As we approach our centenary in 2029, this is a pivotal moment for Living Streets. We’re expanding our influence and shaping the future of transport, health, and planning policy across the UK—and we’re looking for a Public Affairs and Policy Manager to help lead that work.

This is a new and high-impact role. You’ll design and deliver an ambitious advocacy strategy aligned to our organisational goals, strengthen our stakeholder relationships and play a central role in influencing government policy. From devolution to public health and urban planning, your work will help drive meaningful, lasting change.

In this role, you will:

·       Develop and deliver a compelling public affairs and advocacy strategy.

·       Build and manage relationships with key political and sector stakeholders.

·       Lead influencing activity across Westminster, devolved governments, and local decision-makers.

·       Oversee the development of policy on transport, health and planning.

·       Align policy and campaigns to maximise impact.

We’re looking for someone with strong public affairs experience, sound political judgement, and a track record of influencing change. You’ll be proactive, strategic, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

If you’re ready to use your skills to shape policy and create healthier, more walkable communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants may be subject to background and criminal record checks as relevant to the job role.