Nature Towns & Cities Project Mgr RT05625
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Job Summary
Nature Towns & Cities Project Manager - Ref: RT05625
Salary: Band G- 50269
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 Walsalls green and blue spaces promote biodiversity and integrate nature and health priorities into the heart of our boroughs regeneration. Working with a diverse range of partnersincluding Natural England Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust Canal and River Trust University of Birmingham Walsall Together and local community groupsthis 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 or by email .
View Job Description and Employee Specification
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. Please see ourInformation 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.
Fluency Statement:
This post is covered by the Governments 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.
Note:Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
Required Experience:
Manager
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