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Product Development Manager

LIVING STREETS

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

An established charity focused on promoting walking seeks a strategic Product Development Manager to lead impactful product initiatives. In this role, you'll drive innovation and inclusivity, ensuring products align with commercial goals and charitable values. You'll collaborate with various teams, manage external partnerships, and contribute to marketing efforts. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in promoting healthier lifestyles and enhancing community well-being. Join us in shaping a better walking environment for everyone!

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading successful product development initiatives.
  • Strong project planning and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development and launch of innovative products and services.
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate insights into product design.

Skills

Product Development
Project Planning
Budget Management
Market Research
Communication
Supplier Management
User-Centered Design

Job description

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

Closing date:05/05/2025 (23:59 pm)

Interviews:15/05/2025

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