Nature Towns & Cities Project Mgr - RT05625

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Walsall seeks a Nature Towns & Cities Project Manager for a transformative program aimed at enhancing green spaces. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in budget management, and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery and ensuring compliance with policies. This fixed-term role offers a salary between £47,181 - £50,269, and requires a project management qualification. Interested candidates can contact the Director of Public Health for more information.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management, preferably in the green space or conservation sector.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-agency partnerships.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of the Nature Towns & Cities project.
• Handle budget management, grant claims, and procurement.
• Ensure adherence to Council and funder policies and financial regulations.

Skills

Project management skills

Budget management

Influencing skills

Experience in green space or conservation sector

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)

Job description

Nature Towns & Cities Project Manager - Ref: RT05625

Salary: Band G10 £47,181 - £50,269

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

Project Overview

Nature Towns & 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.

Role Responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate Profile

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.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026

Interviews will be the week commencing Monday 16th February 2026

Contact

Any applicants who would like a conversation about the role, please contact Nadia Inglis (Director of Public Health) on 07980501941 or by email [e-mail].

Additional Information

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.

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. 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.