Communications and Policy Manager

Communications and Policy Manager  

Salary: £37,840 per year, rising to £42,723 over 2 years  

Full time (35 hours a week)  

Location: Blended working between Stirling office and home  

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 1 June 2026  

Interview date: Tuesday 16 June 2026  

At Walking Scotland, we believe in the power of everyday walking and wheeling to transform lives and communities. We're looking for a proactive and innovative Communications and Policy Manager who will play a key role in shaping the national walking conversation, influencing policy, amplifying our voice and inspiring action across Scotland. 

About us  

It's an exciting time to join Walking Scotland. Nearly a year on from the launch of our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we're stepping confidently into a bold new chapter. 

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel. 

We're an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we're helping to solve some of Scotland's biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency. 

About the role  

As our Communications and Policy Manager, you'll lead our communications and policy work. You'll develop strategies, manage campaigns and build relationships that help us reach more people and bring about real change. You'll work closely with a passionate team and collaborate with partners, policymakers and the public to make walking and wheeling part of everyday life across Scotland. 

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 1 June 2026with interviews to be held in person in Stirling on Tuesday 16 June 2026.  

Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity