Strategic Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary range: £44,356 - £49,655 per annum (With London weighting) or £40,072 - £45,371  per annum (excluding London weighting)

Location: Homebased or London/flexible (occasional travel)

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Contract: Fixed term until 30 June 2027, or until the postholder returns, whichever comes first

Closing date: 21/06/2026 (midnight)

Interviews: 29/06/2026 

To apply: Please send your application quoting reference Strategic Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)  [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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Strategic Communications Manager on a maternity cover contract.

Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing, you will lead on building our profile and reputation as the UK charity for everyday walking, joining us at an exciting time as we launch our new strategy taking us to our centenary in 2029.

Being organized, collaborative and resourceful, you will have a good understanding of communications and PR channels, including running a day-to-day press office.

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 will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.