Nature Towns & Project Mgr - RT

Nature Towns & Cities Project Manager –

Employer: Walsall Council
Contract: Fixed‑Term until 31/07/2028
Salary: Band G10 £ 47,181 – £50,269

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 partners – Natural England, Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust, Canal and River Trust, University of Birmingham, Walsall Together, and local community groups – the project will deliver lasting benefits for residents, visitors and the environment.

• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Human Resources Services

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 07980 501941 or by email

When completing your online application form, 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.

Please 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.

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.

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Note:

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