Access to Nature Officer

Overview

Access to Nature Officer -

Grade: G7;
Salary Range: £35,412 - £38,220 (pay scales under review)

Fixed Term until 31 July 2028

The post holder will assist in the delivery of the Nature Towns and Cities (NTC) project through contribution to the new Walsall Nature and Health Strategy and action plan, plan and deliver a wide range of community events, and support communities with actions to deliver nature recovery in their local green space.

For a conversation about the role, contact Colin Manning-Countryside Operations Manager on  or email

Closing Date:
Sunday 8 March 2026

• The 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.
• For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements;
  Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
• Important note:
  
  When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form.
  
  Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
• We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.
• At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.
• Thanks to National Lottery Players. 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.