Job Description

Nature Towns & Cities Project Manager - Ref: RT05625

Salary: Band G10 47,181 - 50,269

Contract Type: Fixed-Term until 31/07/2028

Are you passionate about nature, health, and making a meaningful impact in communities? Walsall Council, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Natural England and the National Trust is excited to announce multiple opportunities as we are now recruiting for the following role as part of the innovative Nature Towns and Cities Project:

About the Nature Towns & Cities Project:

The Nature Towns and Cities Project is a transformative programme designed to enhance Walsall's green and blue spaces, promote biodiversity, and integrate nature and health priorities into the heart of our borough's regeneration. Working with a diverse range of partners--including Natural England, Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust, Canal and River Trust, University of Birmingham, Walsall Together, and local community groups--this project will deliver lasting benefits for residents, visitors, and the environment.

As Project Manager, you will:

Lead Project Management: Oversee the successful delivery of the Nature Towns & Cities project, including developing and implementing a Nature and Health Strategy and Action Plan. Financial Oversight: Handle a 1m+ revenue programme, including budget management, grant claims, and procurement. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to Council and funder policies, financial regulations, and produce detailed reports for stakeholders.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management (preferably in the green space or conservation sector), experience with large-scale, multi-agency partnerships, budget management skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. A relevant degree or equivalent experience and a recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2), or equivalent experience, are essential. For internal council candidates the role can be applied for as a fixed-term role, or a secondment.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews will be the week commencing Monday 16th February 2026

Any applicants who would like a conversation about the role, please contact Nadia Inglis (Director of Public Health) on 07980501941 or by email nadia.inglis@walsall.gov.uk .


NTC Walsall's Nature and Health Strategy (Walsall's NHS) is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to work with partners and communities to create greener, healthier and thriving urban environments, educating our communities and enabling nature connectedness.


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Fluency Statement:

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Disclosure & Barring Statement:

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.


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